Several LSU football stars declare for 2020 NFL Draft
BATON ROUGE - Many of the LSU football team's underclassmen are forgoing their senior year to enter the NFL.
On Wednesday, Grant Delpit was among the first to declare for the NFL Draft.
— GrantDelpit (@realgrantdelpit) January 15, 2020
Shortly after Delpit's announcement, linebacker Patrick Queen confirmed he too was heading to the draft.
Forever LSU???? #LevelUp8 #GodsGlory pic.twitter.com/nselyp3SuQ
— ??... (@Patrickqueen_) January 15, 2020
LSU will have to replace two inside linebackers next season, Jacob Phillips announced his plans to go pro.
Man makes his plans, God guides his steps pic.twitter.com/edxSmzr0wq
— JP6 (@jacobphillips_1) January 15, 2020
Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire says he is entering the draft too.
Proverbs 1:7 ???? pic.twitter.com/D2F7U1gSSP
— 22 (@Clydro_22) January 16, 2020
Wide receiver Justin Jefferson announced his decision to enter the draft just before 4:00 p.m.
JJettas taking off! pic.twitter.com/GERx4dm98z
— JJETS?? (@JJettas2) January 15, 2020
Center Lloyd Cushenberry also announced he was leaving for the NFL later that same afternoon.
Dreams Coming True!! Thank you GOD???? Let’s got to work!! #ForeverLSU?? pic.twitter.com/mZkXa3Q8Ww
— Lloyd Cushenberry (@LCush79) January 15, 2020
Offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles also declared for the draft Wednesday.
Linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson was the latest to announce his departure Friday.
Jeremiah 29:11 pic.twitter.com/VER76ri70L
— K’Lavon Chaisson (@S4CKGURU) January 17, 2020
Tight end Thaddeus Moss also declared Friday.
TE Thaddeus Moss is headed to the NFL https://t.co/jc6xlpJlpv
— Reggie Chatman Jr. (@ReggieChatman) January 17, 2020