DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa defensive end Drew Ott’s college career is finished after his appeal for an extra year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed the NCAA’s decision Wednesday, saying he was disappointed in both the decision and the process.

Ott suffered a knee and an elbow injury during Iowa’s sixth game in 2015, injuries that cost him the rest of the season. He had hoped to put off the NFL for another season. But instead he’ll have to take his chances in the draft without being able to work out for any teams.

Ott’s departure will likely give redshirt freshman Matt Nelson a chance to start next fall.