LSU tight end Arik Gilbert, a former five-star prospect, made his intentions known on Saturday morning: he would be entering the NCAA transfer portal.

"I’d like to announce that I’m verbally entering the transfer portal. I’d like to (thank) god for all the blessings he bestows upon me," Gilbert said in a message posted to Twitter, which was later deleted.

However, Tuesday afternoon Gilbert's name is now officially in the transfer portal.

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron spoke about Gilbert's status Tuesday morning.

"We love Arik. He entered the transfer portal. We're still in contact with his mother and family. Hopefully he wants to come back. I just wish the best for him," he said on ESPN's 104.5 "Off the Bench" radio show.

Gilbert opted out of the season with two games left on the schedule

In his short stint at LSU, Gilbert hauled in 35 catches for 368 yards and two touchdowns.