Barion Brown, former Kentucky wide out, signs with LSU

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.