LSU football is down to just three scholarship running backs after the suspension of JT Lindsey and the departure of Trey Holly.
As LSU searches for depth, Ju’Juan Johnson is seeing increased work at running back. Johnson signed with LSU as a four-star recruit in 2024. He excelled as a quarterback in high school, but originally enrolled at LSU as a defensive back. Early in the 2024 season, LSU shifted Johnson to running back.
Johnson saw just seven carries for 14 yards while catching five passes for 22 yards and a score.
Ahead of spring football, LSU moved Johnson to quarterback. LSU needed depth at the position, and Johnson’s speed was something LSU lacked in the quarterback room. Johnson wasn’t going to compete for QB1 or even QB2, but LSU was planning some wildcat packages for the talented athlete.
Now with LSU facing depth struggles at running back, Johnson is taking hand-offs again.
LSU has a clear RB1 with Caden Durham leading the charge. Behind Durham, the Tigers have Harlem Berry and Kaleb Jackson — both are having strong camps. But LSU is one injury away from being ultra-thin at running back. This is a position where rotations are needed in the SEC. Thanks to Johnson’s flexibility, the situation isn’t as dire.
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Publish date : 2025-08-13 14:35:00
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