LSU's Clyde Edwards-Helaire Declares for 2020 NFL Draft After National Title Win

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The undefeated, top-ranked LSU Tigers captured the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night, and junior running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire declared for the 2020 NFL draft Wednesday night:

"A Louisiana man through and through, I made the hardest decision of my life by choosing to stay home and continue my life's journey at Louisiana State University," Edwards-Helaire's announcement read, in part. "The past 3 years of my journey produced memories I will never forget."

Edwards-Helaire ended by shouting out his teammates, who include Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and probable No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow: "Lastly, I want to thank my Teammates. I…