LSU Football Trending for Prized SEC Wide Receiver Barion Brown

The Tigers continue looking to boost the talent in the receiver room, Kentucky speedster a key option with the portal open.

Nov 2, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (7) with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Saul Young/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Saul Young/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are preparing to reconstruct the roster this offseason after a disappointing 8-4 season this fall.

Kelly and Co. regressed in 2024 offensively with a lack of weapons for signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier to work with, a predictable offense and several other key areas.

Specifically in the wide receiver room, there was a lack of weaponry when it came to players able to take the top off of defenses.

LSU's primary vertical threat in Chris Hilton Jr. missed the first seven games of the season after battling an ankle injury.

Now, looking ahead it appears, LSU's staff has a plan in place when it comes to their NCAA Transfer Portal approach.

There have been several reports circulating surrounding Kentucky transfer Barion Brown trending in LSU's direction. On3 Sports' Pete Nakos first reported mutual interest between both parties.

He's officially in the portal as of Monday afternoon. Will he be a name to watch? Who else is LSU pursuing?

The Trending Target: Kentucky's Barion Brown

Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal as of Monday with the LSU Tigers immediately becoming a team to watch for, according to multiple reports.

Barion, a speedster who torches opponents with his freakish athleticism, heads into the portal with 122 career receptions for 1,528 total yards and 11 touchdowns in three seasons with the Wildcats.

The former Top-100 recruit has track speed that cannot be taught and it's what has made him a lethal weapon in Kentucky's offense over the last three years.

Along with being a threat in the receiving game, Barion can be used as a Swiss Army Knife as well. He rushed for 195 yards and two touchdowns as well during his time in Lexington while also serving as a kick returner with five more touchdowns in that facet of the game.

Barion will receive significant interest now that he is officially in the NCAA Transfer Portal with LSU, Ole Miss, Florida State and Texas A&M set to be teams to watch for, according to On3 Sports' Pete Nakos.

Another Key Name to Watch: Micah Hudson

Texas Tech five-star true freshman wide receiver Micah Hudson will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season with the Red Raiders. 247Sports first reported his intentions to depart Lubbock last week.

The coveted wideout from the Lone Star State was one of the biggest wins in Texas Tech history on the recruiting trail after bypassing opportunities with the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.

Now, after a slow first season of college football where Hudson battled the injury bug, the coveted receiver plans to enter the Transfer Portal in search of a new home.

He finished his first season with eight catches for 123 yards, but did not record a reception during the Red Raiders' final handful of games this season after a nagging injury derailed his year.

Hudson struggled to carve out a role in his first season at the next level, but now in search of a new program, colleges are salivating at the potential he attains.

He's currently listed as the No. 3 overall prospect in the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to 247Sports.

Now, the "contenders" are being revealed with the LSU Tigers among the Top 5 schools to keep tabs on. The Tigers are joined by Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Colorado, according to Rivals.

Rivals isn't the only outlet reporting LSU is in for the Hudson Sweepstakes.

On3 Sports' Pete Nakos reported on Thursday that LSU will be a team to watch for during Hudson's Transfer Portal process.

The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened for business on Monday, Dec. 9 where players can begin having dialogue with programs and set up visits. It will close on Dec. 28.

For Brian Kelly and LSU, it's clear the program will be in search of a true WR1 this offseason with Kyren Lacy departing for the 2025 NFL Draft along with starting wide receiver CJ Daniels entering the portal.

LSU will certainly be one of several programs in contention for Hudson's services, but it'll be a battle against the heavy-hitters in the Transfer Portal.

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