“I’m going to really miss being at Michigan State and everything about this place," Conklin said in a press release.

"I’ve loved it. Coach D was great – he gave me a chance to play Division I football when no one else believed in me. For him to give me that chance and to now be in this position is unbelievable. It’s a blessing to have been able to work with Coach D, Coach Staten and Coach Bollman. They really helped mentor me, especially in the ways of becoming a great offensive lineman. I’ll take everything that they’ve taught me and use it at the next level to help me become even a better player."

MSU head coach Mark Dantonio said Conklin is 'a gifted athlete who embodies all of the qualities of the ideal left tackle' and said he wishes him all the best at the next level.

“He’s an intelligent player, who runs extremely well for his size," Dantonio said. "Jack was an impact player in our starting lineup for the last three years, and his toughness permeated the entire offensive line.

“The pre-draft numbers project Jack as a probable first-round selection, and there’s no doubt that he’ll be an outstanding tackle at the next level. He’s well prepared to transition into the next chapter of his life, and we wish him nothing but the best as he chases his dream of playing in the NFL. He’s not only been a major contributor over the last three seasons, but he’s also been a tremendous ambassador for our football program.”

After redshirting the 2012 season, Conklin started 38 of 39 games that he played in throughout the next three years, a stretch which included a Rose Bowl victory in the 2013 season, a Cotton Bowl victory in the 2014 season and an appearance in the College Football Playoff in the 2015 season.

Conklin wrote a personal thank you to "Spartan Nation" in a release sent out by Spartan Athletics.

The NFL Draft is set for April 28-30 in Chicago.