Jay Ward is going pro.
The do it all defensive back tweeted his decision Wednesday afternoon.
“My time in Baton Rouge has been special, but I have reached a point in my career where I have to make a decision about my future,” Ward said. “I will be pursuing a lifelong dream and declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft.”
Ward apparently is playing in the Citrus Bowl against Purdue (Monday January 2, 1:00 ET). Ward also accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl (Saturday February 4).
Ward came to LSU out of Georgia.