BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU receiving chief Terrace Marshall Jr. has determined to decide out for the remainder of this season, leaving the Tigers with out their main receiver on the week they’re scheduled to host No. 1 Alabama.

Marshall, a junior who might be eligible for subsequent spring’s NFL draft, introduced his determination Sunday in a social media publish verified by LSU athletic officers.

”Since a child, to play within the NFL and to retire my dad and mom has been my No. 1 mission,” Marshall wrote. ”After cautious consideration, however with religion, I’ve determined to declare for the 2021 NFL draft.”

Marshall has caught 48 passes this season for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns in seven video games.

His last catch got here on LSU’s lone landing close to the tip of a 20-7 loss at Texas A&M on Saturday evening. He had 10 catches for 134 yards towards the Aggies.

Whereas his departure will make LSU (3-4) much less aggressive this season, coach Ed Orgeron has already begun displaying indicators of accelerating the rebuilding course of that primarily started when 14 gamers from the 2019 nationwide championship crew have been chosen within the 202 NFL draft.

LSU freshman tight finish Arik Gilbert is second on the crew in receiving and freshman receiver Kayshon Bouttee is fourth.

Marshall’s departure additionally is anticipated to create extra alternatives for freshman receiver Koy Moore.

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