As the Covid-19 virus threatens this year’s college football season, the Panthers have lost their first player due to a voluntary opt out. Star defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman announced he would sit out the season and prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Twyman made the announcement on Twitter.
Interestingly, Twyman says he did not make the decision because of the virus. Instead, he states the need to be with his family. Pat Narduzzi issued a statement soon after.
Twyman was one of the Panthers’ best players on either side of the ball and was a key to a defense that hopes to play lights out this year.