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LSU coach Brian Kelly spoke with reporters over the weekend about defensive back Javien Toviano and his role in the secondary next season.

Toviano took snaps at cornerback and the star position this year but will be moving to safety going forward, something that coach Kelly feels really good about.

The move will help with Sage Ryan and Major Burns not returning next season.


The former four-star prospect from Arlington, Texas, has played in 25 games over his first two seasons at LSU with three starts.
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Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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mla0100•18 months
“He’s a tackler and will help us at that position.”
Sage Ryan shied away from contact, that was his biggest problem… just didn’t like to hit people!
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FLObserver•18 months
This quote right here put a smile on my face: Sage Ryan and Major Burns not returning next season.
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MC5601•18 months
I heard Toviano absolutely loves watching film.. so much so that he often makes his own
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El Jefe de Tu Mama•18 months
He's a true safety. He will do well.
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tigabait01•18 months
Other than DJ Welter, him not playing is the biggest WTF of the last 15 years
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PsychTiger•18 months
Well, that and not using Trindon Holliday as an edge rusher.
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Saunson69•18 months
DJ Welter had to have had an in with coaches. Hung out with Kappa Sigs at LSU.
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Jayjoe•18 months
"He's a tackler." That's a good trait if you're gonna play safety.
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TigerGrad03•18 months
YES! Toviano and Spears need to see a lot of the field in the bowl game.
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cajunmud•18 months
Watch lots of film on Jamal Adams and Grant Delpit young man.
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Zephyrius•18 months
If this guy balls out at safety in 2025 we should all be pissed because of the safety shite show in 2024
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TigerGrad03•18 months
Can't be pissed when it's his fault because of the videotaping. New coach, new scheme, and he had to miss time.
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DVinBR•18 months
*will be an upgrade with Major Burns and Sage Ryan not returning next season.
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CSATiger•18 months
good for him, stay around and find your place
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