LSU TIGERS
LSU defensive back Mannie Netherly announces he has entered the NCAA transfer portal
It’s a good thing LSU signed an outstanding class of defensive backs in the 2019 recruiting cycle because it appears the Tigers are set to lose yet another defensive back.
On Monday, junior defensive back Mannie Netherly announced he has entered the transfer portal. Not only is the timing of this news interesting, but it’s odd that the defensive back announced it publicly by himself. That’s something LSU defensive backs apparently enjoy doing, as Kelvin Joseph did something similar this offseason.
The Texas native appeared in 11 games for the Tiger last season but never started for Ed Orgeron’s team. He made only three tackles during his two seasons in Baton Rouge.
Netherly was a four-star recruit in the 2017 recruiting cycle.
He got passed by three freshmen on the depth chart. I wish him the best of luck. Kinda late to transfer though. Classes have started at most schools.
He’s not really a CB. He was recruited as a WR. Unfortunately for him, LSU is loaded at WR, too.
Multiple sources are reporting that Kelvin Joseph was seen on UK’s campus today. We all know how ‘sources’ can be but I’ll take it as a positive sign for the Cats.
I read the same thing. I hope y’all get him.
Kelvin Joseph is leaning towards UK because he feels y’all have a weak secondary and he has a chance to start. I was a big fan of KJ but now I don’t know how you can get exited over someone who fears competition and looks for the easy way out.
Normally I would totally agree with the easy way out comment, but with the losses Kentucky suffered at DB after last season, we need talent coming in so most us us will take it. He’ll likely start so that should keep him around.