Trojans in the NFL: Marvell Tell III will opt-out of 2020 season

Former USC Trojans cornerback Marvell Tell III, now with the Indianapolis Colts, will opt-out of the 2020 season – likely due to COVID-19.

Just three days after his 24th birthday, Indianapolis Colts defensive back Marvell Tell III informed his team he intends to opt-out of the 2020 season.

Although Tell has not released a statement, it is likely he is opting out due to concerns about his health and safety, and the health and safety of his family and loved ones, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Tell was competing for a backup role in Indianapolis’ secondary, a role he no doubt hopes he will get a chance to compete for once again in 2021.

Tell was originally a fifth round pick by the Colts in 2019. He appeared in 13 games for Indianapolis in 2019, starting one and racking up five passes defended, one forced fumble and 26 combined tackles – doing most of his work on the special teams.

Tell was a four-year contributor for the Trojans from 2015-2019, racking up 127 solo tackles, 13 passes defended, five interceptions and a touchdown.

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