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LSU's Devin White to enter 2019 NFL Draft

White is predicted to be a first-round pick, maybe even a top-10 selection

Credit: Christian Petersen

Linebacker Devin White #40 of the LSU Tigers walks off the field before the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the UCF Knights at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Knights 40-32. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LSU's star linebacker will join the pro's next season.

Devin White announced Monday that he will enter the 2019 NFL Draft. The All-American linebacker made the announcement that he'll forego his senior season via Twitter.

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White is projected to be a first-round pick by most experts.

White led the Tigers with 115 tackles this season, including 10 tackles for a loss. He is the first LSU Tiger to win the prestigious Butkus Award for best college linebacker and was named LSU's MVP for the season. He also received recognition on the All-American team and earned an All-SEC selection.