The Tigers are losing a veteran special teams standout to the 2024 NFL draft.
On Wednesday, senior receiver and return specialist [autotag]Gregory Clayton Jr.[/autotag] announced that he would be moving on after two seasons at LSU. A Louisiana native and transfer from UTSA, Clayton emerged as the Tigers’ top punt returner during his first season in 2022.
Over the past two seasons, he’s appeared in 25 games and attempted 15 punt returns for 101 yards as well as two kickoff returns for 26 yards.
I”d like to thank LSU Tiger fans for all their support and coaches for giving me an opportunity to represent my state and wear the purple and gold for the second season,” he said in a statement. “With that being said, I would like to announce that I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL draft!
“Louisiana State University will always have a special place in my heart. No matter where the future takes me, LSU will always be home. Geaux Tigers!!”
Blessed đđ #gottawin pic.twitter.com/keg0ptlKjF
— Gregory Clayton Jr. (@Clayton_80) January 17, 2024
With Clayton moving on, LSU will likely turn to [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag] and [autotag]Kaleb Jackson[/autotag] to hold down the returner spots in 2024.
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