Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman, shown in this November 1, 2008, file photo against Kansas, plans on skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Kansas City, Mo. ? Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman was expected to announce that he’s skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

A person with knowledge of Freeman’s decision Thursday told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, the school planned to make a formal announcement Friday.

Freeman, a 6-foot-6 junior, broke most of Kansas State’s career passing records.

ESPN.com first reported Freeman would enter the NFL draft.