Kansas State linebacker Elijah Lee will declare for the NFL Draft and forgo his senior season with the Wildcats.
Lee, a K-State junior, announced his decision Friday afternoon via Twitter.
“After talking with my family and going through the tough times we have experienced this opportunity is something I can’t pass up,” Lee wrote. “At this time I will forgo my senior season and enter the upcoming 2017 NFL draft. I am looking forward to this opportunity and appreciate everyone’s support going forward.”
— Elijah Lee™ (@elee_doubleace) January 6, 2017
Lee led the Wildcats with 110 tackles as a junior, including 6.