It's happening. Chris Hogan, a Penn State lacrosse alum who has spent nine years as a wide receiver in the NFL, has declared for the Premier Lacrosse League Entry Draft. ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported the news.

Former NFL veteran WR @ChrisHogan_15 has declared for the @PremierLacrosse Entry Draft in March. He will be eligible to be selected by one of the league's eight teams. Hogan was a First-Team All-ECAC selection and captain of his lacrosse team at Penn State.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 13, 2021

On an episode of "Overtime" with Paul Carcaterra in 2019, Hogan intimated that he would be eager to make the switch back to lacrosse if the opportunity arose. It's unclear if one of the PLL's eight teams would have interest in a player so far removed from his lacrosse playing days, but Hogan would certainly bring starpower and storylines to the league.

Hogan confirmed his career change on Twitter shortly after it was reported.

I have signed with @premierlacrosse for the 2021 season. As many of you know, my roots are in lacrosse, and I’m excited to fight for a roster spot with the best in the world! #LFG

— Chris Hogan (@ChrisHogan_15) February 13, 2021

Hogan attended Penn State from 2007-10, and he scored 29 goals as a junior to earn first-team All-ECAC honors. He graduated with a season of eligibility remaining, though, and he transferred to Monmouth to pursue football. 

Hogan carved out a respectable NFL career as a receiver, playing in exactly 100 games in nine seasons. He caught 216 passes for 2,795 yards and 18 touchdowns and played important roles in the Patriots' Super Bowl victories in 2016 and 2018.

The PLL Entry Draft will be March 25 and comprised of players who have never played in the PLL before. The pool will largely be made up of players making the jump from Major League Lacrosse after the two outdoors leagues merged in December. The draft will be three rounds, and the Cannons Lacrosse Club will select first in each round.

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