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PSU's Micah Parsons Announces He Will Opt Out, Prep for NFL Draft Amid Pandemic

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It's now official: Micah Parsons will not play for Penn State during the 2020 season.

The All-American linebacker and projected first-round pick will sit out the season and prepare for the 2021 NFL draft, he announced Thursday.

"While I felt safe with the health and safety standards as we returned to Penn State for workouts, the potential risk to the health and well-being of my son far outweighed my urge to play football this season," Parsons said in a video for PennLive.

This article will be updated to provide more information soon.