LSU has lost another star from its championship team as defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin told the coaching staff on Monday that he plans to opt out and begin preparing for the NFL draft, a source told ESPN.
LSU standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase, a possible top-five pick, informed the team he was opting out on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated was first to report Shelvin's decision.
ESPN's Todd McShay ranks Shelvin as the 23rd best prospect in the upcoming NFL draft.
Shelvin, a 6-foot-3, 346-pound redshirt junior, became a standout player on the LSU defense last season, totaling 39 tackles and three tackles for loss.