Former LSU TE Arik Gilbert Transfers to Florida
A key member of the LSU Tigers during the 2020 college football season has apparently found himself a new home, in the form of another SEC school.
Former LSU tight end Arik Gilbert has transferred to Florida.
Georgia and Tennessee were also considered as possible landing spots for Gilbert.
Gilbert, who officially entered the NCAA s transfer portal last month, compiled 35 receptions for 368 yards and two touchdowns over eight games for the Tigers as a freshman in 2020.
A five-star signee out of Marietta High School, located in Marietta, Georgia, Gilbert was named the 2020 National High School Gatorade Player of the Year.
The LSU Tigers are apparently going to be adding a local football standout to one of their future college football recruiting classes.
Cornerback Laterrance Welch, who attends Acadiana High school, shared on social media on Sunday that he has verbally committed to LSU.
Last week, Welch shared that he was extended an offer by the Tigers.
Prior to committing to LSU, Welch received offers from an impressive list of schools, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Florida St., Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami, Michigan St., Minnesota, Mississippi St., Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Tulane, and Virginia.
The New Orleans Saints wide receiver tweeted a few things during the NFC Championship game that led many to believe he was throwing shade at his quarterback.