Ed Orgeron announces OL signee will not join team, freshman DT not cleared yet
By Andrew Olson
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LSU coach Ed Orgeron had news on two of the Tigers’ class of 2017 signees when he met with the media on Sunday.
Orgeron revealed that 3-star signee Seth Stewart, a 6-foot-8, 320-pound offensive tackle out of Pleasant Point, W. Va., will not be joining the football team or returning to LSU this fall. He made it on campus this summer, but left the team.
New: Ed Orgeron announces that OL signee Seth Stewart will not enroll at #LSU. He has given up football, per Orgeron. "We wish him the best"
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) July 30, 2017
Seth Stewart spent a few days at #LSU this summer and then left. Tigers tried to convince him to stay/return.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 30, 2017
Orgeron also shared the latest on DT Tyler Shelvin, a 4-star signee out of Crowley, La. As has been reported throughout the offseason, Shelvin has not yet been cleared to enroll by the NCAA. Orgeron says the hope is to have the massive (6-foot-2, 376 pounds) lineman join the team during the second week of camp, consistent with previous updates from the LSU coach.
Coach O: Tyler Shelvin still completing course work. Hopes to have him cleared by NCAA by 2nd week of camp. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) July 30, 2017
LSU’s class of 23 commitments was ranked No. 7 in the nation and No. 3 in the SEC on National Signing Day by the 247Sports Composite.
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