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LSU running back Kaleb Jackson is reportedly entering the transfer portal after three years with the Tigers.

Jackson joins running back JuJuan Johnson, who announced his plans to enter the transfer portal earlier this week.

Jackson, a former four-star prospect from Liberty Magnet High School in Baton Rouge, played in every game during his first two seasons at LSU but only appeared in four games this past season.

He rushed for 165 yards and four touchdowns during his freshman season, but his productivity decreased in year two with the emergence of freshman Caden Durham in 2024.

Durham and freshman Harlem Berry handled the bulk of the carries this past season and head into the Texas Bowl as LSU's only running backs on the roster.

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SOL22 hours
Lane needs to go have a talk with Kaleb and JJ. I think they both have potential, but were ruined by BK.
They deserve to be Tigers. Lane, do not throw these baws away! The truth is, all of our running backs had trouble and need to be re-recruited by Lane or we will lose all of them.
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LSUPilot077 hours
He just didn’t have great vision but man what a power back he is if he can ever learn to see the field. I hope he goes somewhere and does good.
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porge710612 hours
This dude has the ability to be great.
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js159113 hours
Don't care. He never showed any talent after his one bull run vs Mississippi State.
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Luckydog13 hours
Too bad, coaches screwed up by never playing him!
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Nomadic Bengal15 hours
wtf happened to him
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Mouche33716 hours
Durham is the best RB we have. I think Berry was guaranteed to see action as a freshman and that's what got his signature. I hope Jackson finds a program that will give him an opportunity because I don't think he's a pretty good RB.
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pitchandcatch2716 hours
Yawn,,
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JR18 hours
Should try his hand at LB.
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Bayou19 hours
Never had a legitimate opportunity. First year looked incredible.
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Tiger in Texas19 hours
I wish him luck, hope he sticks to an in-state school!
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blueboy21 hours
He has a lot of talent and showed flashes from time to time, but Kelly's staff could never coach a line to produce an effective runner who wasn't JD. I hope Jackson shows his real potential wherever he goes.
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Muzza21 hours
Let's make a pact we never mention Brian Kelly's name again. I didn't like his hiring & never thought he was a good coach anywhere.
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NotaStarGazer20 hours
God, everything gets blamed on Kelly. Let me tell you Jackson's REAL problems. He is fast and physical but he can't cut. And his vision of the LOS is either poor or he knows he can't cut so he runs into the pile. He was overrated out of HS, and let me guess, that was Brian Kelly's fault also. You anti-Kelly minions need to quit blaming bad weather and everything else on Brian Kelly. Jackson met his potential and it wasn't good enough to start at a good FBS program. 'nuff said.
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docTQ419 hours
Well yes. This BK’s fault also. If you recognized deficiencies, then surely the elite college coach would notice said deficiencies? So yes, scouting and lack of development are both on the New England
dumpster fire, Brian Kelly
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porge710622 hours
Thought it was gonna be berry. TG!! Geaux tigers!!
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Sleepy_Tiger22 hours
Expected
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NotaStarGazer20 hours
Yeah, I thought and he should have transferred last season. He simply isn't a high quality FBS back. Whereever he goes will prove that statement.
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jp4lsu22 hours
Good luck young man. TYFYS. Keep you head up, shoulders low, and find an LB to hit.
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Rummeltigah22 hours
Oh darn
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Dicken Nuggets22 hours
Truly hope the young man finds a program that is a great fit for him. He was a mismatch from day one at LSU.

If we're being honest, between LSU's crap scheme and crap OL, they needed Barry Sanders in the backfield to establish any sort of running game.
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BIIIL16 hours
Jim Brown or perhaps Bo Jackson
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Dadren12 hours
Yeah just not a great fit. He would have been all-SEC in the Les Miles era though.
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Spankum22 hours
Might as well go somewhere that he can get some carries. Best of luck to this young man. Thanks for being a Tiger!
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Clearing room for Kewan
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TigahJay22 hours
Clickbait title
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LSUAce00713 hours
I suppose, but they clearly had Jackson in the photo.
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