Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chas has opted out of the 2020 season and will enter the 2021 NFL Draft. The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, Chase becomes the third Tiger to sit out this season, joining Kary Vincent and Neil Farrell. The news was first reported by CBS Sports and confirmed by Sports Illustrated.
Although he is not the first opt out, Chase’s departure is the most devastating. Not only was he arguably LSU’s top player, but he was one of the few hold overs from the most prolific offense in history. He had been awarded the No.7 jersey, recognition of his play-making skills, and was expected to put up big totals even with the departure of Joe Burrow and Joe Brady.