"Terrelle Pryor announced through his attorney Tuesday that he will not play again for Ohio State.

"In the best interest of my teammates, I have made the decision to forgo my senior year of football at The Ohio State University," Pryor said in statement released by Larry James.

James said Pryor would evaluate his options about his final year of eligibility.

"I think he's going to take the next couple of days to come to grips with all of this," James told USA TODAY. "Obviously, he would like (to be drafted in the NFL's supplemental draft) to happen, but right now, it is, 'What does he do next." Right now, he has an interest in staying in school and finishing. He has an interest in going in the supplemental draft if that is a probability."

Pryor is suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season for selling memorabilia in exchange for cash and improper benefits. While those violations were found in December, there has further investigations of his alleged use of multiple automobiles during his time in Columbus.

"We understand Terrelle's decision and wish him well in this next phase of his life," Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said in a statement. "We hope he returns to The Ohio State University one day to finish his degree."

Pryor is required to serve his current suspension at any NCAA school. If he goes to another FBS school, he would sit out the 2011 season before missing games in 2012. He could play immediately after the suspension if he transfers to a lower-division school. Another possibility is going to an NAIA school."