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LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said that freshman tight end Arik Gilbert, the 2019 national high school player of the year, has opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season.

On the SEC coaches teleconference, Orgeron said that he hopes Gilbert will return for next season.

Gilbert, from Marietta, GA had 35 receptions this season, 2 for touchdowns.