LSU true freshman quarterback TJ Finley had tears in his eyes. put his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to reports One of the most promising young players on LSU's football roster has now entered his name into the NCAA's Transfer Portal. 247Sports reported multiple sources confirmed Brooks has entered the portal and can now be contacted by other college football teams. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted. Jun 26, 2020 LSU sophomore linebacker Marcel Brooks has entered the NCAA transfer portal according to multiple reports. Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, Texas A&M, Florida and... LSU evened its record to 2-2, getting back to the win column for the first time since its 41-7 win over Vanderbilt earlier this month, with a 52-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night. However, Brooks could still remain at LSU after all of this chaos of entering the portal, and could be using this as an opportunity to re-evaluate his options: While Brooks will not be eligible for the NFL Draft for another year, a player of his stature coming out of high school is bound to land on the majority of watchlists come time for him to declare. Now entering the 2020 season, the defending national champions will be even slimmer at the position, as Marcel Brooks has entered the transfer portal after just one season in the Bayou. (WAFB) - LSU sophomore linebacker Marcel Brooks (No. (WAFB) - LSU sophomore linebacker Marcel Brooks (No. Does he stay or does he go? 9) has put his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to reports. The Fort Worth, Texas, native played in 11 games as a freshman and recorded eight tackles and 1.5 sacks while playing often as a pass-rush specialist. TCU picked up a huge addition on Tuesday with the addition of former LSU linebacker Marcel Brooks, according to a report from 247Sports. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Can Tennessee football bounce back after Vols’ 48-17 loss to Alabama? Talkin' Spartans: Just how bad was Michigan State's loss to Rutgers in Mel Tucker's debut? He picked LSU over offers from Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M, just to name a few. Just create an account, no credit card required! On Tuesday, it became evident that wouldn’t be happening when it was revealed Brooks would be heading to TCU. News: Former #LSU LB Marcel Brooks has landed at #TCU, per @JClarkHFB247. We are working with them to enable your sports experiences again as quickly as possible. 4 and No. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. The 6-3, 205-pounder was a consensus top-100 prospect in the 2019 class. 9) (Source: Josh Auzenne/WAFB-TV) By Josh Auzenne | June 26, 2020 at 7:37 PM CDT - Updated June 27 at 5:27 PM BATON ROUGE, La. Brooks was expected to play a larger role in 2020. ©2020 The Athletic Media Company. 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Xavier Hutchinson breaks down Iowa State loss against Oklahoma State, Matt Campbell outlines what must be fixed for ISU to successfully move forward, Buchanan High School wrestling coach facing felony DUI charges. All rights reserved. — Just over a month ago, Ed Orgeron was still talking about the importance of Marcel Brooks. Why former 5-star Marcel Brooks entered transfer portal and where LSU turns next. A five-star prospect out of Flower Mound (Tex.) BATON ROUGE, La. Used as a situational pass rusher a year ago, new defensive coordinator and former Nebraska Cornhuskers’ head coach Bo Pelini has been transitioning him to a full time linebacker this offseason. We're not referencing any happy ones he may have had after Tigers' second win of the season when they took the down the visiting South Carolina Gamecocks, 52-24, but about the ones the signal-caller shed before he took over for starting quarterback Myles Brennan, who is out indefinitely with a significant lower-body injury. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Quarterback: A- LSU did receive 37 votes for the top 25. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on With the First Pick and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 9) has put his name into the NCAA Transfer … The Big Ten finally returned to action this week, and Ohio State won big and moved up two spots to No. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Illinois hayride death: One person killed, others injured after a hayrack ride overturned, REPORT: LSU LB Marcel Brooks enters transfer portal. Brooks arrived at LSU as one of the most-celebrated players in a 2019 recruiting class that was was ranked fifth nationally. Recruited as a linebacker, listed at a safety, Brooks displays versatility to be a moving chess piece on the defensive side of the football; he is listed at 6-2 and 194 pounds. 1 and No. These Cookies are necessary for the performance of the Services and may not be removed. In the latest Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, the Tigers remain unranked. His departure at linebacker is a short-term concern for head coach Ed Orgeron and defensive coordinator Bo Pelini. Now, the grades are in with the postgame report card, and some Tigers are getting high marks for their contributions. LSU Football LB Marcel Brooks (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images). Head coach Ed Orgeron had said Brooks was moving to an interior linebacker spot ahead of this upcoming season. I recruited him out of Texas. It would appear, at bare minimum, Brooks has six schools to reconsider. LSU linebacker Marcel Brooks has entered the transfer portal. One of the three five-star prospects who signed with LSU in the Class of 2019 has entered his name in the transfer portal. A five-star prospect out of Flower Mound … Brooks was a five-star recruit for the Tigers in 2019 and appeared in 11 games last fall in a reserve role. All rights reserved. Sophomore linebacker Marcel Brooks had a … He must apply for a waiver if he desires immediate eligibility. It’s important to note that while his name is in the portal, Brooks can choose to stay at LSU. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Subscribe now to get full access to the new sports page. Clemson and Alabama remain at No. Both games were at home. Brooks, the sophomore pass rusher, entered the transfer portal Friday and leaves the Tigers with some questions on defense. 2, respectively, after big wins on Saturday. Within the state of Texas, Brooks has received offers from Texas (as previously mentioned), TCU, Houston, Texas A&M, Southern Methodist, and Baylor. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. LSU linebacker Marcel Brooks, five-star prospect in 2019 class, enters transfer portal One of the top players from LSU's heralded 2019 class is now in the transfer portal . "I'm going to be honest with you," Finley's father, David Finley, told me ahead of Saturday's game. Sophomore linebacker Marcel Brooks had a conversation with the Tigers' coaching staff on Friday morning before making the decision to enter the portal, Geaux247 is reporting. But LSU is undergoing a defensive coordinator switch as Bo Pelini takes over following Dave Aranda's departure for the head job at Baylor. As a freshman, he recorded eight tackles, one and a half sacks, and one and a half tackles behind the line of scrimmage. This includes information about the number of visitors to the site, what pages visitors view on our site and how long visitors are viewing pages on the site. Already have the app? After the large departure of players from the roster, and given his high recruitment status, this comes as a bit of a shock to see Brooks enter the portal. TJ Finley got the start in place of the injured Myles Brennan, and he was quite impressive. If Brooks does indeed decide to transfer, there should be no shortage of interested schools. He threw one interception but never seemed to be rattled in his first career start. Brooks is, however, from the state of Texas, so if a return closer to home is his desire then that would narrow down his list significantly. LSU appears to be losing one of its young defensive players, linebacker Marcel Brooks, who was a freshman last season, has entered the transfer portal, according to 247 Sports’ Shea Dixon.