LSU’s offense just suffered a tough blow ahead of the start of the 2020 college season. The Tigers’ wideout Ja’Marr Chase, one of the nation’s top prospects, announced on Monday that he decided not to play football this year and will instead focus on entering the 2021 NFL Draft.
Chase announced his decision via a statement posted on Twitter, writing that “during this time with so much going on, this is what’s best for my family.”
” I cannot ignore what I feel in my heart, and this ultimately is the best decision for me. I’ll look forward to returning to the field in 2021,” he added.
Ja’Marr Chase had a breakthrough sophomore season with LSU in 2019, helping the team to win the national championship. Chase finished the year with 84 receptions for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns en route to winning Biletnikoff Award as the best college wideout.
Chase is described as a complete receiver by many scouts and will most likely be on top of draft boards for many teams despite sitting out. Currently, he is considered to be among the top five best players in his class.
Besides Chase, LSU also saw defensive end Neil Farrell and cornerback Kary Vincent opting out due to coronavirus pandemic concerns.
