Despite mix-up at Rose Bowl presser, KJ Hill still undecided on future

It was initially reported early Saturday afternoon that KJ Hill had indicated the Rose Bowl would be his final game with the Buckeyes. However, that was quickly revealed to be a transcription error with Hill still undecided on his decision for 2019.

The initial report was tweeted out (and quickly deleted) by beat writer Bill Rabinowitz. Apparently, the transcript service misidentified Hill as Isaiah Prince, a senior who is indeed playing his last game with the Buckeyes.

I have deleted the tweet about K.J. Hill saying it's his last game. I apologize for that. Several players and Ryan Day did interviews simultaneously, so I didn't hear Hill say that. It was listed as his interview in the transcript that was just released.

— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) December 29, 2018

Apparently, the transcription service mixed up quotes of Isaiah Prince, a senior who is definitely playing his last game, with that of Hill, who's a fourth-year junior.

— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) December 29, 2018

While Hill has not announced he will enter the NFL Draft, there is still the possibility he could declare following the Rose Bowl. Austin Ward shared that Hill said he has not made a decision yet:

Today's dose of drama for Ohio State: The Rose Bowl transcript misidentified Isaiah Prince and K.J. Hill, leading to a mixup that indicated Hill was "playing his last game" and declaring for the draft.
Hill indicated he hadn't made a decision yet.

— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) December 29, 2018

Hill was second on the Buckeyes with 67 catches and 831 receiving yards this season while adding six touchdowns. Coaches also rave about his work as a blocker in the run game.

Fans will have to wait and see a bit longer if Hill will return to Columbus for 2019.