Pitt DT Jaylen Twyman opts out of 2020 college season to focus on NFL draft

Posted Aug 9, 2020
Pittsburgh Panthers star defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman has opted out of the 2020 football season to focus on the 2021 NFL draft. He is listed as the No. 5 defensive tackle in the position rankings by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. Twyman had 10.5 sacks and 41 tackles as an All-ACC first-team selection and a second-team All-American as a sophomore last season. (ESPN.com)

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