LSU’s quarterback depth ahead of the 2023 season took a hit Wednesday with four-star redshirt freshman Walker Howard being set to entered the transfer portalan unexpected move that leaves the Tigers without one of their best signal callers behind starters Jayden Daniels and backup Garrett Nussmeier. Howard’s decision led to mass reaction, including speculation on where he might land with the portal window closing next week.
Ranked as the nation’s No. 6 quarterback and the No. 91 prospect overall in the 2022 cycle per 247Sports, Howard signed with LSU in Brian Kelly’s first class in Baton Rouge over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Notre Dame and many others.
Howard appeared in two games this season for the Tigers, including a 2-for-4 effort in LSU’s 63-7 Citrus Bowl win over Purdue. He doesn’t have an official transfer portal ranking yet from 247Sports, but Howard figures to be one of the best available remaining players at the quarterback position.
Here’s what media members are saying after Howard’s decision and where he may land next.
