LSU has made an effort to bring in transfer talent with ties to the state, so it’s worth noting when a Louisiana native enters the transfer portal. Indiana running back and return specialist [autotag]Jaylin Lucas[/autotag] became the latest on Wednesday.
The sophomore playmaker hails from Houma and played his high school ball at Edna Karr before signing with the Hoosiers. He’s seen moderate production on the ground in two seasons, totaling 546 yards and four touchdowns on 116 carries.
He also had 50 catches for 329 yards and two touchdowns. Lucas really shined in the return game, though.
He was named an All-American returner in 2022 after totaling 591 return yards and two touchdowns as a true freshman, and he had similar production this season with 572 yards and another return touchdown.
Indiana RB Jaylin Lucas has entered the transfer portal, @TheAthletic has learned.
One of the top kick returners in college football. Lucas was a first-team All-American as a returner last season and has 3 career KR TDs.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 6, 2023
LSU turned to a transfer in [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag] as its return specialist this season, but with some losses in the running back room and Lucas’ skills on special teams, he could be a player to watch for the Tigers.
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