LSU CB Tharold Simon to enter NFL Draft - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports

LSU junior cornerback Tharold Simon has decided to enter the NFL Draft. Simon is the third junior to leave LSU early in the past two days. Kevin Minter and Eric Reid are also entering this year's NFL Draft.

"I have loved every minute of being a LSU Tiger, and my heart will always remain at this incredible institution that taught me so much about being an athlete, student and person," Simon said a statement. "I truly hope that I will be lucky enough to make an NFL roster and do LSU proud."

Simon finished the 2012 season with 45 tackles and four interceptions.

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