Washington quarterback Jake Locker has decided to return for his senior season reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer.

“After a great deal of careful thought and deliberation, I have decided to return to Washington and play my senior year,” Locker said in a statement. “I am very excited about this team’s opportunities and potential for the upcoming season and I am looking forward to being a part of it.”

Draft guru Mel Kiper had Locker fifth on his Big Board last week and Rob Rang had him third in his most-recent mock draft.

Locker completed 230 of 395 passes for 2,800 yards in his just-completed junior season, throwing for 21 touchdowns with 11 interceptions in coach Steve Sarkisian’s pro-style offense.

Depending on where he wound have been selected, Locker just passed up $36-72 million. But as long as he stays healthy and has another solid season, the money will be waiting for him in the pros in 2011. You only get one shot to play college football.

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