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LSU QB, former Vanderbilt transfer AJ Swann plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

by:Alex Byington•12/19/24•

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LSU quarterback AJ Swann has signed the papers necessary to enter the NCAA Transfer portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Swann, who transferred from Vanderbilt a year ago, is expected to remain with the Tigers through the Texas Bowl vs. Baylor on New Year’s Eve (3:30 pm ET, ESPN).

Swann saw limited opportunities this past season, appearing in just two games behind junior starter Garrett Nussmeier, who has already announced his intentions to return for the 2025 season. Swann completed just 2-of-4 passes for 10 yards in 2024.

Since he didn’t appear in four games this season, Swann should qualify for a redshirt and still have two years of collegiate eligibility remaining with his next program.

In 2023 at Vanderbilt, Swann threw for 1,457 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in six games. South Carolina also showed interest in Swann when he entered the portal a year ago.

Swann played high school football at Cherokee (Canton, Ga.) High, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 449 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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LSU transfer QB Rickie Collins refutes Syracuse commitment

Former LSU quarterback Rickie Collins has not committed to any program out of the transfer portal, despite reports stating otherwise.

The former Tigers QB was reportedly expected to sign with Syracuse on Wednesday but has since refuted the claim. He stated that he has “not officially committed anywhere,” and reassured coaches that his “recruitment is still open.”

Collins appeared in three games this past season as a redshirt freshman, completing all five of his pass attempts for 35 yards. He also added 18 rushing yards on the ground.

As a true freshman in 2023, Collins played in just one game. In that lone appearance against Grambling State, he went 2-for-2 passing for three yards while taking three carries for 19 yards.

He will have three years of eligibility remaining for whichever program he eventually commits to.

Barkley Truax contributed to this report.