Breaking: LSU star receiver and Biletnikoff Award winner Ja’Marr Chase is opting out of the 2020 college football season to prepare for the NFL Draft, first reported by Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports.
He joins defensive lineman Neil Farrell and defensive back Kary Vincent as the third Tiger to opt-out of the season.
In 2019, Chase led the FBS in receiving yards (1,780) and touchdowns (20). His absence is a crushing blow to LSU’s title defense.
This post will be updated all day.
BREAKING ?: LSU star Ja'Marr Chase, the nation's top WR, expected to opt out of season and declare for 2021 NFL Draft, via @dennisdoddcbs. https://t.co/yyLiQ9hpmT
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) August 30, 2020
#LSU receiver Ja'Marr Chase is expected to announce he is opting out of the 2020 season, and he has informed the LSU staff of his plans, sources confirm to @TheAthletic. First reported by @dennisdoddcbs
LSU will be without the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner.
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) August 30, 2020
