LSU outside linebacker Arden Key has entered his name into this year’s NFL Draft, choosing to forgo his senior season in Baton Rouge.

Key announced the decision on Twitter on Thursday morning.

"First off, I want to give glory and honor to God,” Key said. "After much consideration, my family and I have decided it would be best for me to declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Our sincere gratitude goes out to all of the LSU fans, the state of Louisiana, Coach O and staff, administration and most of all my brothers. A special thank you to Coach Miles for giving me the opportunity to become a Tiger.

Last but not least, to my family and mentors - your unconditional love and support has brought me to this day, I’m forever grateful.

Excited to start my new journey and prayers that my LSU family will continue to support me. To LSU football, bring our state of Louisiana a national championship. Geaux Tigers!”

As a freshman, Key burst onto the scene with 41 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss, landing on the SEC All-Freshman Team. A year later, he set LSU’s single-season sack record (12), and he logged 14.5 tackles for loss to become a First-Team All-SEC selection.

His junior season hit a road bump, with Key sitting out all of spring ball for personal reasons before undergoing surgery that kept him out of all of the summer and fall camp. He returned to the field three games into the year, finishing out with 33 tackles in eight games played. Key did not suit up for the Tigers in this year’s Citrus Bowl loss to Notre Dame.

Stay tuned to Geaux247 for more on Key’s decision and upcoming decisions for LSU’s other underclassmen who are contemplating a move to the NFL.