A former LSU running back is back on the roster for the third time

Jun 5, 2023 Updated 18 hrs ago During Week 3 of OTA Practices, Head Coach Todd Bowles took the podium to talk to the media about the encouraging numbers the team is seeing at practice,, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin and the upcoming 2023 season. LSU has added another running back to its roster, and it’s someone who used to be on the team. Tre Bradford, a sophomore, is once again with the program, according to LSU’s online roster. This marks his third stint with the Tigers. Bradford, a Dallas native, originally signed with LSU as a four-star recruit in the 2020 class. He transferred to Oklahoma after one year, but after two months with the Sooners, Bradford returned to Baton Rouge for the 2021 season. Bradford stayed with the team through spring ball, but when preseason practice opened last year, he was not listed on the roster or seen during practice. "Tre has been separated from the university,” LSU coach Brian Kelly said at the time. “There are laws that I can't get into specifics there, but he is no longer on the roster." It is unclear where Bradford spent the 2022 season. LSU has picked up two running backs this offseason, adding to a deep position. The Tigers also signed Notre Dame transfer Logan Diggs last month, giving the group an experienced option amid uncertainty with fifth-year senior John Emery and junior Armoni Goodwin. Emery missed spring practice with academic issues, though he remains on the recently updated roster. Goodwin has been recovering from a knee injury he suffered last season. In an interview with The Advocate last month, Kelly sounded unsure about Goodwin’s status for the start of preseason camp. “Armoni is probably the one that has a question mark in terms of where he's going to be,” Kelly said. “That gave us some pause.” Bradford has appeared in six career games with one start. He has 12 carries for 69 yards. The majority of his production came in the 2020 season finale against Ole Miss, when he rushed nine times for 53 yards.