Iowa's Wadley to return for senior campaign

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley will return for his senior season, he announced Thursday.

"It was the right decision for me and my family," said Wadley in a statement. "I met with my parents and we laid out the pros and cons, and came to the decision that it would be best for me to stay at Iowa for my senior year. The main three reasons are to earn my degree, to have another year to prepare physically, and to not end my collegiate career on a bad note; we have some unfinished business."

Wadley ran for 1,081 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first season as Iowa's primary ball-carrier. He was believed to be on the fence about his decision to go pro or stay at Iowa for a final year.

He'll enter the 2017 season as one of the top returning running backs in the Big Ten.