Despite a number of top Big Ten studs deciding to opt back in to a 2020 season that will now begin in October, a Penn State star has gone the opposite route.
Nittany Lions LB Micah Parsons will not be opting back in to the 2020 season, and will prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Parsons originally made the decision on Aug. 6, and has spent a significant amount of time away from the program. The time spent away over the past few months made this situation, “a little bit more complicated,” according to Penn State coach James Franklin.
Parsons had an incredible two-year run at Penn State, culminating in a 2019 year where he was the Big Ten linebacker of the year and recorded 109 tackles in 12 games.
He was also named Cotton Bowl MVP after Penn State’s win over Memphis. This is a massive loss for the Nittany Lions in a year where they look to contend for a Big Ten East title.