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Brian Kelly Confirms John Emery Jr.'s Return, But Says It Won't Be At LSU

by Staff Reporter

March 22, 202553 Comments

SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK

LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke with reporters after practice on Saturday and commented on this week's news of John Emery Jr. pursuing a seventh year of college eligibility next season.

Kelly said that LSU is being supportive in any way it can but confirmed that Emery will not be playing with the Tigers next season.

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Kid Ray•14 months

You can NEVER have enough running backs.

t308madness•14 months

LSU fans like Emory and we are pulling for him. But the truth is they have 4 young runners allready and none of them have the injury history that he does. It's not personal I'm sure, they just don't have room now.

Luckydog•14 months

Have 4 RBs ahead of him! And all he is doing is trying to get NIL money since he wont be drafted

CrawfishElvis•14 months

So you know this for sure? There’s really no reason to be ugly.
I hope you find piece one day.

biglego•14 months

Piece of what?

Upperdecker•14 months

Rest in pieces

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NebraskaExPat•14 months

With the new 105 roster limit, coaches have their hands tied and have to keep the absolute best at each position, with no room for players they otherwise would have kept.

chaso•14 months

I call it a dick move if he wants to stay and is doing everything right and wants the competition! You don't just blow him off unless there's more to the story? If not maybe ??

iBack8569•14 months

He’s 25 years old and has a history of injuries. That’s the story.

Dadren•14 months

Maybe Emery should have talked to the staff before posting just to make sure that, you know, there was actually a spot to return to?

chaso•14 months

He's a TIGER

Bayou•14 months

East Mississippi Community College

cctiger89•14 months

He is a jackass for this move. Let the kid play smh.

Lowes knowsLSU•14 months

Why say that ? For what reason ?

biglego•14 months

Some of you hate BK so much that you’re willing to be retarded to maintain your rage

t308madness•14 months

They don't have a spot, plus he is "trying" to get a 7th year. The NCAA may not let him. They have allready started spring practice......

LSUPilot07•14 months

He’d do well going somewhere like Tulane or ULL. If he went to ULL Walker Howard would be the QB and Emery the RB.

cajunmud•14 months

Could make the playoffs...from the "others" pile.

BabyTac•14 months

I realize the kid is at the transfer portion of his career, but BK doesn’t need to shite on him.

wadewilson•14 months

He didn't

Woodman•14 months

Stating FACTS is simply stating Facts. It should be of no surprise to John that the team has to put all of its eggs in the basket that reflects the most assured outcomes. The injury liability with Emery makes him too great of risk and takes away too many touches that the running back room will need to be ready for victory at Clemson.

creoletiger1224•14 months

LSU will support BK's return to coaching in 2026, but it won't be at LSU. And take your nepotism hired son with you.

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Friendly Satan•14 months

JUCO bound!

Popstiger•14 months

Durham. Jackson who has supposedly slimmed down. JuJuan Johnson who they moved back to offense. Harlem Berry and JT Lindsey who ran for more yds than Berry last year at 5A level. Pretty well full

Saunson69•14 months

No, not Kaleb Jackson. No. He has proven he can't do it. 75% Durham. 25% Berry or JT Lindsey, most likely Berry.

Jaydenbetter•14 months

Who also haven’t proven it? Let’s think next time

Vernonbrew22•14 months

NIL means LSU football is more like a business. Tigers wish JE well, but gotta keep young broncos happy in stable. Could see him going 1800 + at Nichols

blueboxer1119•14 months

Zero chance. God bless Emery, but he’s done bro.
He probably wouldn’t make the team at Nichols.

Borntoboogy•14 months

He needs to go to Tulane

Ag Zwin•14 months

Dude could have a PhD by the time he finishes.

JakeFromStateFarm•14 months

You talking about the same guy who was academically ineligible on two separate occasions? LOL

Popstiger•14 months

Key word, could

LSUcajun77•14 months

It took him 7 years to get a BA. Sounds like you and him are very similar.

BabyTac•14 months

Saving that receipt

Saunson69•14 months

This is fine. I said in a comment earlier Durham really needs to be the feature back. Rotating 3 to 4 guys isn't best strategy. Durham should get 75% of handoffs, then the new 5 star freshman Berry get the other 25%. I like this strategy better although Emery is a great back.

chalmetteowl•14 months

Why would he say that if emery wants to come back…

Shaq4prez•14 months

Because this isn't rec ball. You can't just sign up and play

biglego•14 months

It’s like you people have no clue how professional football works. Roster limits exist.

PalletJack•14 months

Having him play in a Depends just was not working for BK

tigerpierre•14 months

John tried but did not pan out for LSU, may he find success elsewhere….

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