Barion Brown, former Kentucky wide out, signs with LSU
12/14/2024
LSU nabbed its third transfer of the weekend on Saturday.
Former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown signed with LSU according to On3. Brown joins a wide receiver group lacking depth as Kyren Lacy moves on to the NFL and C.J. Daniels transfers out.
Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown has signed with LSU, @On3sports has learned. https://t.co/VxSGJEUisH pic.twitter.com/9rMCVj8cOj
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 14, 2024
The speedster exploded onto the scene in Lexington, earning freshman All-American honors from On3 and Pro Football Focus. He set the Kentucky freshman record for most receiving yards in a season with 628 and most pass receptions in a season with 50.
As a sophomore Brown led the nation in kick return average, taking a Kentucky record three back for touchdowns.
Over three seasons at Kentucky, Brown totaled 1528 receiving yards, 195 rushing yards and 1,465 kick off return yards. He scored 18 touchdowns.
The 6-foot-1 Nashville native was a five-star prospect according to On3. He will have one season of eligibility remaining.