LSU’s depth on the defensive line just got a bit thinner.
On Wednesday, multiple reports indicated that redshirt freshman edge rusher [autotag]Jaxon Howard[/autotag] will enter the transfer portal when it opens next week following the conclusion of spring practice. The news was first reported by 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
A top-150 prospect nationally coming out of Minneapolis in 2023, Howard was a four-star recruit and one of LSU’s top signees in the cycle. He appeared in four regular-season games and the bowl game, preserving his redshirt year.
In those five appearances, he totaled just two tackles and had reportedly spent spring practice as a backup.
LSU redshirt freshman edge rusher Jaxon Howard has informed the Tigers staff that he plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells @247Sports.
Howard, the son of ex-Stanford and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Willie Howard, was a Class of 2023 top-130 overall recruit.… pic.twitter.com/KTsy6c8OfV
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 10, 2024
Now, he’ll look for starting opportunities elsewhere, though he will not be permitted to join another SEC team as a spring transfer.
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