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BREAKING: Rashawn Slater opts out out 2021 spring college football season, declares for NFL Draft

Northwestern’s star offensive lineman Rashawn Slater will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft, Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports reported.

Breaking: Elite offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (@rdsl8r) of @NUFBFamily tells @YahooSports he's opting out of season to declare for NFL draft. He's a consensus Top 40 prospect, likely first-round pick. Full story: https://t.co/dtK90YySVU

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 20, 2020

As one of the top offensive lineman in the nation, Slater is Northwestern’s best NFL prospect and a consensus top-40 pick.