Miami a real possibility for transfer OT Brown

Aug 23, 2016

LSU offensive tackle transfer George Brown, Jr. is a real possibility to land in Miami as a Hurricane.

Brown, Jr. told CanesInSight.com that Miami has reached out to him and that he has been in contact with Canes offensive line coach Stacy Searels. He also added that he will have his decision made by Friday.

The redshirt freshman originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, decided earlier this week to transfer from LSU. His father told Ross Dellenger of The Advocate that Miami, Michigan State, Penn State, and UCLA that would be the schools that he chooses from.

Brown's older brother Aaron played for Coach Searels at Virginia Tech, and that familiarity could come into play for the Hurricanes. A source close to Brown told CanesInSight last night that Miami was the frontrunner for his services.

Brown, Jr. graduated high school in 2015 and would be forced to sit out a year per NCAA rules.

Stay tuned to CanesInSight.com for the latest.

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gogeta4

Aug 23, 2016

George Brown Jr.'s transfer illustrates LSU's offensive line depth

still want him...our second string tackles are weak sauce now...this kid seems like good depth.

Astcloud11

Aug 23, 2016

Gator Hatar said:
Lets be honest. This kid would be a possible starter on our OL and vast improvement over 95% of our 2nd team OLinemen. He would also be a great addition to our line come 2017 season after only signing Johnson in the 2016 class. The OL won't be a strength till the 2018 season after the 2017 class gains experience to join our seniors and juniors.

Possible starter and improvement over Tyree St Louis based off of?

P
Paranos

Aug 24, 2016

Well it is official now. Welcome young Mr Brown.

Go Canes

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LSU Tackle George Brown Jr. set to transfer to Miami - State of The U

LSU Tackle George Brown Jr. set to transfer to Miami

Scout.com has reported that redshirt freshman George Brown Jr. reached a final decision today in his transfer process. Brown is now enrolled at the University of Miami. Brown chose Miami over Michigan State, UCLA and Penn State.

The 6-foot-7, 290 pound tackle is a native of Cincinnati. On Monday, Brown's father announced that his son would be leaving Les Mile's team. His departure makes him the eleventh player to leave the Tigers this off-season.

Per 247sports.com, Brown was ranked a three-star prospect, but was a 4-star on the 247sports composite, which combines rankings from all major outlets. His size alone makes him valuable to any team.

Last season, Brown redshirted. This season he will need to sit out due to NCAA transfer rules. Brown's father said that his son worked with the second and third-string units during summer practices. Brown's father spoke to The Advocate, and offered the following statement to the media:

"He felt better to go with another staff and go play somewhere else. He’s not mad at LSU. LSU is a great school, great place to be. We love LSU. I’m not the one playing. My son decided he wanted to be somewhere else. He didn't feel that was the place for him."

After watching his highlight tapes, it is safe to say that Brown plays with a chip on his shoulder. He is a mauler and knows he has the size to bully players. His speed is impressive for someone so large. He is a great at pulling and opening up lanes for rushers. He plays through the whistle and is also effective in pass protection.

Looking at the LSU offensive line, the staff had high hopes for Brown in 2017, but this year looked to be another developmental year. Check out more information on the LSU offensive here, via our SBN friends at And The Valley Shook!

As we have written here, the Hurricanes offensive line is a unit that needs improvement. Although he can't contribute this year, Brown can learn from o-line coach Stacy Searels. Penalties were a big issue last year, but Brown seems to be very disciplined. Brown may not be able to play, but he can participate and practice with the team. He'll have a whole year to develop his game.

So, cheers to George Brown Jr. and his new start at The U. Brown begins classes on Friday.