Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu announced Thursday that he will enter the 2013 NFL Draft.
“I am sorry that I was not able to complete my journey at LSU, but I will always support LSU in any way I can,” Mathieu said in a statement. “To my teammates, you are my brothers. You have kept me going. I will do my best to make you all proud of me.”
Mathieu was dismissed from the football program on Aug. 10 for what the University said was a violation of team policy.
He re-enrolled at LSU later in the semester, but left the school after being arrested for possession of marijuana on Oct. 25.
Mathieu was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy last season and won the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given to the best defensive player in the nation each season.
Mathieu finished his career at LSU with six interceptions, two punts returned for touchdowns and a school-record 11 forced fumbles.
LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu before the Tigers' 9-6 victory against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
