Last week it was reported that transfer linebacker [autotag]DeMario Tolan[/autotag] was no longer with the program. On Tuesday, head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] shed light on the situation.
During his time at SEC Media Days, Freeze was asked about Tolan’s departure. To which he provided a brief, yet weighty response.
“DeMario’s dealing with some personal family issues,” Freeze said Tuesday. “We want to support him every way we can to make sure he is in the best spot possible for him and his family.”
Freeze also said that a possible return for Tolan will be determined.
Tolan was a heavy target for Auburn during his recruiting days, but he ended up at LSU for his freshman season. After visiting in January, Tolan said that he felt that Auburn was a “perfect fit” for him.
“The highlight of my visit today was just the new staff and how well I feel like they’re going to be for me,” Tolan said. “Just overall I feel like it’d be a great place for me moving forward. I think that they’re at a great place — just a great coach. I feel like they’re going to be a perfect fit for me and just happy to have it be my first visit.”
Tolan recorded nine total tackles during his lone season at LSU in 2022.
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