Junior defensive end Lewis Neal announced he will return for his senior season on Thursday.
In a post on Twitter, Neal said he considered entering the NFL Draft, but decided to remain at LSU in an effort to continue his education and pursue a national championship at LSU in 2016.
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— Lewis Neal (@ImBallinNeal18) January 14, 2016
Neal started all 12 games for LSU this season, and led the team with eight total sacks. Neal finished fourth on the Tiger roster with 48 total tackles.
