LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase enters draft

LSU star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is planning to retire from the college football season to participate in the NFL Draft, a source told ESPN.

Chase, who ranks fourth on Todd McShay’s most recent list of Top 50 Professional Prospects, informed the team of his decision, though no official announcement has been made by the school.

He led the FBS in receiving yards (1,780) and touchdowns (20) last season, winning the Biletnikoff Award, which is awarded annually to the nation’s top receiver.

CBS Sports was the first to report the news.

Chase is the third player to retire from LSU, joining defensive end Neil Farrell and cornerback Kary Vincent.

LSU now has to do without reigning Biletnikoff Award winner and Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Joe Burrow, who was selected first in the draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Junior Myles Brennan is the favorite to start at quarterback.

Brennan will always have a plethora of talented receivers to work with, including Terrace Marshall Jr. and Racey McMath.

LSU opens the season Sept. 26 at home against Mississippi State.