Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley, a member of the Jim Thorpe Award watch list, has decided to opt out of the 2020 college football season, he announced Wednesday.
"I am opting out due to uncertain health conditions and regulations and all the other opt-outs going on in football right now," he said.
"Though the competitor in me badly wants to play this season, I cannot ignore what's going on in my heart and I must make the decision that brings me the most peace."
Farley added that he plans on preparing for the 2021 NFL draft.