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LSU redshirt junior safety John Battle will return to the Tigers in 2018, using his fifth and final year of eligibility.

Battle was given the extra year by the NCAA back in July to make up for his freshman season in 2014 which was cut short due to an injury.

He started 12 games in 2017 for the Tigers, finishing with 61 tackles, one interception, four pass deflections, and half a sack.

Battle announced his decision to return next season with this video on Twitter:


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Will be a beast leader
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Glad to see Aranda encouraging and keeping defense together.
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Sounds good to me. Solid player! You can’t have enough depth. Aranda will maximize his potential!
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Was really happy when he committed. They grow up so fast
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Can we score will be the real question next yr
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Glad to have depth and experience back. Glad he is coming back.
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Battle is a great leader. He is one of the ones that held the team together after the Troy debacle. Great to have him back!
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i mean where was he going? he wasnt getting on an nfl roster
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I am sure he has a better chance of making an NFL roster than you.
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no fricking shite.
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dude gets grilled for telling the truth. HE was coming back because he wants the chance to show his skills so that the NFL will take notice.
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Glad you're coming back! Let's battle!!!
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Guess he wanted to get that graphic design course before he left....
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Sad!
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Excellent...very glad to have that experience coming back!
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Big time depth now, and good luck/decision!
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