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Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, the game’s organizers announced on Friday morning.

Mayfield joins teammates Dimitri Flowers and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo on rosters for the Jan. 27 football game in Mobile, Alabama.

Mayfield is the first Heisman Trophy winner to play in the Senior Bowl since Tim Tebow in 2007 and the fourth overall in the past 15 years, joining Troy Smith (2006) and Carson Palmer (2002).

”Baker is known for his competitive personality, so it’s not a surprise that he would want to be in Mobile to showcase his abilities and leadership qualities,” said Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage in a statement. “And, it’s exciting for the Reese’s Senior Bowl to have a Heisman Trophy winner in our game.”

NFL.com draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah didn’t seem surprised by Mayfield’s decision to play in the game.