LSU running back announces entry into the transfer portal
By Keith Farner
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Corey Kiner, an LSU running back, shared his appreciation for the opportunity to be at LSU, but announced on social media on Monday that he’s placed his name in the transfer portal.
Kiner, who has dealt with an ankle injury and didn’t participate in Saturday’s practice, is looking to play elsewhere.
The 5-foot-9 and 217-pounder from Cincinnati, Ohio was a notable recruit in the class of 2021, and along with Armoni Goodwin, the duo was called “Thunder and Lightning” by their fellow teammates.
Kiner was a between-the-tacklers running back with some speed to get to the edge.
Kiner had 79 carries last season for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns as LSU’s second-leading rusher.
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— Corey Kiner (@CoreyKiner) April 18, 2022
Here’s the rest of his LSU bio:
Named Mr. Football for the state of Ohio in December of 2020 … Prepped at Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati … Four-star prospect in the 247 Sports Composite, ESPN and Rivals … In the 247 Sports Composite, ranks No. 163 overall nationally, the No. 7 prospect in the state of Ohio and the nation’s No. 7 running back prospect … Finished prep career ranked No. 10 in Ohio High School Athletic Association history in rushing yards (7,130) and No. 3 all-time in scoring (772), rushing touchdowns (116) and total touchdowns (125) … Led Roger Bacon to its first-ever regional championship in 2020, rushing for 1,866 yards and 35 touchdowns … His team lost in the state semifinals in 2020, falling to Ironton, 22-19 … Also named Ohio Division V Offensive Player of the Year … Became only second player in the Cincinnati area to be named Mr. Football in Ohio since 1992 (Evan Prater, 2019 and Marc Edwards, 1992) … Despite missing 34 quarters of action in the last two years due to lopsided wins, still rushed for over 4,000 yards combined as a junior and senior … Roger Bacon won 19 of its 20 games by over two TDs in 2019 and 2020 … Once scored eight TDs in a game against Christian Hills Academic in October of 2019 … In regional final victory, rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries … On Kiner, Roger Bacon Athletic Director Steve Rossi said, “I think what I’ll remember most about Corey’s high school career is the humility he has always shown. He is a ‘yes sir/no sir’ person – very polite and down to Earth – but extremely focused and determined” … Becomes first Roger Bacon football player to play for a SEC team since Isaac Curtis signed with Kentucky in 1992 … Coached by Mike Blaut.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
