Another top prospect is choosing not to play for the LSU Tigers this fall.
Tyler Shelvin, one of the top defensive linemen in the country, is opting out of the 2020 college football season, per multiple reports:
NEWS: #LSU DT Tyler Shelvin informed the coaching staff today that he plans to opt out of the 2020 season, sources told @SINow.
He's a redshirt junior and is eligible for the 2021 draft.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) August 31, 2020
SOURCE: #LSU DT Tyler Shelvin is expecting to announce he is opting out of the 2020 season to get ready for the 2021 NFL Draft. The news was first reported by @RossDellenger.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) August 31, 2020
Listed at 6-3, 346 pounds, Shelvin is a massive mountain of a man who consistently commands double-teams. He’s got impressive explosiveness and athleticism for his frame, with all of the strength and power you’d expect.
He’s widely considered a potential first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He joins wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and defensive back Kary Vincent Jr. as some of LSU’s big-name prospects who are opting out and getting a head start on their preparations for next year’s draft.
