LSU safety DaShawn Spears has opted to stay at LSU, his rep Ron Butler told On3’s Pete Nakos. Spears previously planned to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
It’s a key retention win for first-year head coach Lane Kiffin as he takes over in Baton Rouge. Spears has spent the past two seasons with the Tigers, totaling 53 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss, a sack, two interceptions, three pass breakups and five passes defended during that time.
Spears played high school football at Denham Springs (La.), where he was a four-star prospect. Hew as the No. 88-ranked player from the 2024 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.
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