A big time college football star is opting out of the 2020 NCAA football season over COVID concerns -- and will prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft instead.
"I am opting out due to uncertain health conditions and regulations and all of the other opt outs going on in football right now," Farley said Wednesday in a video statement.
"I tragically lost my mother Robin January 2, 2018 to an illness and I cannot afford to lose another parent or loved one."The bad news for Virginia Tech ... it's a big loss for that defense.as the 16th best player in college football going into the 2021 season. "Though the competitor in me badly wants to play this season, I cannot ignore what's going on in my heart and I must make the decision that brings me the most peace," Farley added.
"Thank you, Virginia Tech -- my coaches, teammates and anyone else who has supported me in the past." The question now ... with so much uncertainty surrounding college football -- will other big stars follow suit?!
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