Montravius Adams is coming back.



The Auburn defensive tackle will return for his senior season instead of opting for the NFL Draft, a team spokesman confirmed to AL.com.



The 6-foot-4, 296-pound Adams was ranked by NFLDraftScout.com as the No. 8 defensive tackle in the 2017 draft class. He had 44 tackles and led all defensive linemen with 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles this season. He was also credited with six quarterback hurries.

Adams' return is yet another piece of good news for first-year Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele. Defensive end Carl Lawson announced Jan. 6 his intentions to return to Auburn for his redshirt junior season.

Auburn offensive tackles Shon Coleman and Avery Young declared for the NFL Draft earlier this month.

The deadline for underclassmen to enter the NFL Draft is Monday.