LSU got even thinner at tight end on Thursday morning as tight end [autotag]Kole Taylor[/autotag] announced that he would become the latest Tiger to enter the transfer portal.
Though a significant loss, Taylor’s departure isn’t exactly surprising. The 6-foot-7 junior from Grand Junction, Colorado, caught just five passer for 55 yards in 2022, largely thanks to the emergence of true freshman standout [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] (no relation).
His departure leaves Mason as the only scholarship tight end on the roster.
“I am thankful for my time at LSU, however it is time for a change,” Taylor wrote in his announcement post on Twitter. “I have entered my name into the transfer portal with two years of eligibility left. I will forever remember the memories I made at LSU, however all good things come to an end. Excited to see what is next!”
Thank you LSU. pic.twitter.com/MpIjd5dzkS
— Kole Taylor (@KoleTaylor3) December 8, 2022
The latter Taylor became the top tight end, and despite appearing in all 13 games, the former saw his role diminish quite a bit. He finishes his LSU career with 17 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown in 32 appearances.
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