Wake Forest receiver Sage Surratt announced Wednesday he is opting out of the upcoming season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.
In a statement posted on social media, Surratt cited uncertainties and risks associated with the coronavirus.
Forever Grateful🖤 pic.twitter.com/fQBpdpRbln
— Sage Surratt (@SageSurratt_14) August 19, 2020
Last December, Surratt had a chance to leave school early but opted to return for his redshirt junior season.
Surratt, one of the top returning receivers in college football, was a first-team All-ACC selection a year ago despite an injury-shortened season. In 2019, he had 1,001 yards receiving and 11 touchdown catches -- the most at Wake Forest since Ricky Proehl had 11 in 1989.
