BATON ROUGE — LSU sophomore Ju’Juan Johnson is preparing to take on a new role in 2025.

The former Lafayette Christian Academy star — Louisiana’s all-time leader in total yards and touchdowns — has played defensive back, wide receiver and even quarterback. Now, with running back JT Lindsey suspended from team activities following his arrest, Johnson’s number is being called to contribute out of the backfield.

“He’s given everything we’ve asked of him and probably more,” LSU head coach Brian Kelly said. “He’s a special kid. He’ll do anything.”

Johnson appeared in all 13 games as a freshman in 2024, scoring his first collegiate touchdown against Nicholls. The Tigers opted not to redshirt him last season, which raises questions about how his playing time will be managed this fall.

“I want

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