Preseason first-team all-Sun Belt wide receiver Corey Sutton announced Tuesday that he will opt out of this upcoming season.
“After thinking and battling thoughts about this decision, I feel that it is in my best interest to opt out of the 2020 season,” Sutton wrote in a tweet.
Sutton plans to return to App State for 2021 to take advantage of the NCAA waiver that grants all fall 2020 athletes another year of eligibility.
“He decided he wanted to opt out for this season and we support him 100%. He’ll spend his time with rehabbing his knee and getting ready for the 2021 season,” head coach Shawn Clark said after practice Tuesday.