LSU RB John Emery Jr. misses first practice of fall but expected to return to team Friday
The Tigers got some good news regarding running back John Emery Jr. on Thursday.
Despite coach Brian Kelly sounding optimistic at SEC media days that he would be back for fall camp, Emery was notably absent during the first practice on Thursday.
However, after the session, Kelly said that Emery has been making excellent progress academically and will return to the field on Friday. Emery apparently had to finish up an internship on Thursday.
“He had to finish up an internship today, a final — he’s in great shape,” Kelly said. “Thanks for asking the question. He has done everything. He has been fabulous to work with. We’re proud of his accomplishments and he’ll be with us tomorrow but he had to get an internship finished up today, finish that paperwork, get that turned in to the registrar’s office.”
Emery has been away from the team all offseason as he focuses on academics. He previously missed the entire 2021 season and the beginning of the 2022 season due to academic suspension.
He’ll be rejoining a loaded running back room, but the former five-star brings talent and experience to the table as he looks to finally have that breakout campaign in an LSU uniform.
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