Sophomores Robinson, Jones no longer with LSU Football
Two players for the LSU Tigers will likely not be seen in purple and gold again after it was reported they are no longer enrolled with the university for the spring semester.
Originally reported by Ross Dellenger at The Advocate, Cornerback Rashard Robinson and Fullback Melvin Jones are no longer members of the Tigers. LSU fans will be the most familiar with Robinson who started 6 games for the Tigers at Cornerback during the 2014 season.
Both players have been struggling academically and their loss can be solely attributed to this fact. Robinson has been in an indefinite suspension since the 10th game for his academic troubles, and Jones did not travel with the team to take part in the Music City Bowl. Head Coach Les Miles listed his status and future as “not certain” on Friday.
Head Coach Les Miles listed Jones’ status and future as “not certain” on Friday.
The 6’3, 177 lb Robinson tallied 16 tackles and 1 pass deflection during the 2014 football season.
Jones, a 6’2 and 258 lb fullback, was handed the ball 4 times for 12 yards while also catching 5 passes for 22 yards and a touchdown.
Robinson saw a total of 8 games and was paired with Tre’Davious White. Many college football analysts saw this duo as one of the best in the nation back in August. Still, all of that potential has been washed away due to problems in the classroom for the talented young defensive back.
“Wouldn’t expect you to see him in the short term,” Miles told reporters, per the Baton Rouge Advocate. “There’s a responsibility he has to this team that has been forgone.” That was the statement Miles made about Robinson back in November. Now, it seems we won’t see him in the long term either.
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The Tigers do have players in the waiting who could still potentially provide the long term impact that they hoped Robinson could give. Kevin Toliver II is the number 2 recruit in the nation at the corner spot will be a Tiger and has enrolled early. Xavier Lewis of East St. John is also a player than many expect to join the Tiger team during the summer.
LSU also has some options coming back to the secondary. White will be returning next season as well as Jalen Mills, a senior, who has opted to stay in school instead of entering the NFL draft. While he started the 2014 season at safety he does have the ability to play corner. Several other names will be returning as well.
As for the Tigers losing Jones at fullback, LSU has the top recruit nationally in David Ducre. It is never good to see young athletes struggling academically, but education comes first while these players are still in college.
LSU hasn’t had much of a problem finding and developing quality talent on both sides of the ball as their NFL draft records speak for themselves. We at the Believer wish the best for Robinson and Jones in their future endeavors.