Barion Brown, the former Kentucky wide receiver who earned All-America honors as a kick return in 2023, has signed with LSU.

LSU signed its third transfer of the season on Saturday, adding former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown. Reports labeled LSU as the favorite, and the Tigers managed to seal the deal. With Brown, LS

LSU needed transfer wide receivers after losing senior Kyren Lacy (exhausted eligibility) and senior CJ Daniels (transfer portal). The Tigers are only bringing back two wideouts, redshirt sophomore Aaron Anderson and junior Zavion Thomas, who had more than five catches during the regular season.

Kentucky ’s Barion Brown, one of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal, has signed with the Tigers, according to a report from On3 Sports Saturday. He becomes the third incoming transfer for LSU in its 2025 class, joining cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson (Florida) and tight end Bauer Sharp (Oklahoma).

Barion Brown was a big-time playmaker in various roles for Kentucky. Now, he's looking to remain in the SEC for his next destination.

LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Florida State are teams to watch for Kentucky WR Barion Brown once he enters the Transfer Portal, per @PeteNakos_ 👀 Intel: https://t.co/tJoy3nTZey pic.twitter.com/9wN1kSt0F1