That said, the conference has seen an influx of players (such as Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey) who have opted out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes a handful of players — such as Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons — who have already declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. Add to that the players who reversed their initial opt-out decisions, such as Purdue receiver Rondale Moore, and it can be a confusing situation to track.
Below is a list of Big Ten football players who have opted out of — and then back in to — the 2020 college football season:
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Big Ten Players who opted out
Players listed in alphabetical order by school *Indicates players who have declared for 2021 NFL Draft
