Jalen Brown, a former highly-rated wide receiver who originally signed with LSU in 2023, transferred to Florida State last offseason. However, after a brief tenure in Tallahassee, Brown has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal once again following his dismissal from the Seminoles.
Reports indicate that Brown’s removal from the team stemmed from an off-field issue. According to 247Sports, several sources revealed that an incident unrelated to football led to the dismissal. Further investigation into police records revealed that a Jalen Brown, matching the FSU player’s date of birth, was arrested by Florida State University Police on felony charges for possession of a controlled substance on the same morning he was let go from the team.
Brown has seen limited playing time during his college career, both with LSU and Florida State. He has since been taken off FSU’s official roster.
Meanwhile, LSU is nearing the end of its Spring Camp and is focused on maintaining its current roster. Head coach Brian Kelly indicated the Tigers may not make any significant moves during the spring portal window.
“I really like our roster right now,” Kelly said. “It wouldn’t surprise me if we didn’t see anyone enter or leave through the portal. Maybe that’s hopeful thinking, but I’m confident in how we’ve built this team.”
After a strong showing in the winter transfer window—landing 16 new players, including top-rated EDGE rusher Patrick Payton from Florida State—LSU is not actively pursuing additional transfers unless a standout opportunity arises.
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