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LSU DB Saivion Smith Is Transferring

by Staff Reporter

May 31, 201756 Comments

Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

LSU sophomore cornerback Saivion Smith announced Wednesday night via Twitter that he is transferring out of the program.

Smith, a former five-star prospect from IMG Academy was an early enrollee in LSU's 2016 recruiting class.

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Smith was expected to be the backup behind starting junior cornerback Kevin Toliver this upcoming season. Expect redshirt freshman Andraez "Greedy" Williams and sophomore Kristian Fulton to move up the depth chart with the departure of Smith.

It is unknown at this time where Smith will transfer to but an LSU spokesperson has confirmed that he is leaving the program, according to Ross Dellenger.

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CalTiger53•83 months

So he wants to be a starter somewhere with less competition? That is not how NFL works.

Lexman1•83 months

Actually, if he can go anywhere he can get on the field so scouts can see what he can do, he has a better shot at the NFL than sitting on the bench at LSU.

jayboy504•83 months

Lex that's not how it works.... Jalen Mills started 4 years for LSU and went in the seventh round (Almosf undrafted). So more time on the field doesn't = better shot in the NFL. Competition produces greatness!

LSU FSU Grad•83 months

So, one year and he's leaving? That's not much fight. What did he expect? A starting job to be handed to him? I wish him luck, but he was the 3rd or 4th CB this year, as a Soph, at DBU. That says something. Unfortunately, so does leaving.

wesman21•83 months

You know what this means, FULTON is shutting people down at practice.

c on z•83 months

Good luck Saivion.

deathvalleyrox27•83 months

them IMG boys don't like sittin' it

Mr.Perfect•83 months

Well he's about to sit a full year so you are incorrect

kennesawlsu•83 months

Ron Brooks STARTED "3" games at LSU, 4th rd pick, now in 6th NFL season. Sav probably should've stayed @DBU

BayouBengal61•83 months

Wow, this was a bit unexpected. I read that Kristian Fulton had him beat on the depth chart. This kid is still a baller and I wish him nothing but the best going forward

Lexman1•83 months

This is not a bad thing. If a 5 star recruit can't crack the starting lineup, then we are stacked at cb! Tolliver should be an All-American this year and Williams and Fulton should get plenty of PT. Obviously, Savion talked to Coaches O, Raymond and Aranda, and decided he should head elsewhere. Not an issue. He can work on his studies this year and be fully ready to compete next year. He had nothing to say but positives about LSU. I think he will be successful moving forward and LSU will be just fine as well. Best of luck Savion!

YellaPurp•83 months

That's why i always say.....give me a 100 3 star Tyrann Mathieu's who wanna be at LSU over 5 stars acting like privileged Kardashians. It's all about competing not hand outs.

lynxcat•83 months

TM was not a 3 star.

kciDAtaE•83 months

Bold statement. You want 100 of one of the best DBs to come out of LSU ever....no shite

CL8100•83 months

you right lynxcat tm was a 2 star but in his mind he was a 5star

Disgeaux Bob•83 months

Candy arse

WilliamTaylor21•83 months

So now he has the same number of quits as he does suspensions.

oleheat•83 months

Well, good luck, SS....He has to do what he feels is right- but there's proof out there that a kid doesn't have to be a 3/4 year starting DB at LSU to make it to the next level.....

cattus•83 months

If it's about playing time right now this is a mistake

Spankum•83 months

Hopefully, he is transferring for more playing time somewhere else. good luck to him and thanks for being a tiger.

HC87•83 months

Tough loss, but 2018 recruiting cycle types - Surtain, Joseph, and others - have to take notice about our depth chart.... C'mon down!

TigerFanFromBama•83 months

The BIGOTS never fail to show their face when a player chooses to do what he feels is best for him. Good Luck Saivion!

Whynotme•83 months

Unfortunately this site has quite a few bigots on it. As a white man who looks at the individual not their color I'm confused with this unnecessary bigotry.

jeff70121•83 months

Nothing is ever guaranteed, anywhere, anytime. If he was getting passed on the depth chart (which appears to be the case), he needs to work harder. If it's something else well that's a family decision. Historically these moves don't translate into stardom at any other program or level. Best of luck to you.

monsterballads•83 months

really stupid decision. he was going to see a lot of playing time as the 3rd corner against pass happy spread teams at the very least.

alumni95•83 months

It APPEARS that way without the full story available to us fans. Randall "Blue" Gay, Danny McCray, Ron Brooks and a few others have all proven the fact that you don't need to be a starter to make NFL $$ as a backup at LSU.

LeggauxTigers•83 months

Cream rises, luckily we have the most 5 star DBs enrolled in all cfb

Whynotme•83 months

Good kid, but realizes he will probably not see the field much. Good luck!

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