JOHN EMERY JR. NEWS

Undergoes surgery Thursday Emery (knee) underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL Thursday, Scott Rabalais of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Emery had surgery on his torn ACL Thursday, an ACL that he tore in practice on Tuesday. It's his second straight season that has ended with a torn ACL, as he tore his right ACL last November. It's a rough end to the season for the former five-star recruit, but because it happened so early in the season he should presumably be ready for next season, if he chooses to return.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hard-luck LSU running back John Emery sidelined again by an ACL tear, AP source says

LSU running back John Emery has an anterior cruciate ligament tear that will sideline him for the rest of his sixth season with the 18th-ranked Tigers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for season with torn ACL Emery (knee) is out for the season with a torn ACL, Wilson Alexander of Nola.com reports.

Impact This is a brutal blow for Emery and LSU's offense. The tailback battled his way back from an injury this offseason and appeared to have put himself in position to play a big part in the Tigers' offense. In the opener against USC, he looked excellent, running for 61 yards on 10 carries and showing some burst. Now, his season will be cut abruptly short. This likely means more carries for tailback Ty'son Edwards moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good during practice Emery (knee) looked good during practice Thursday, Wilson Alexander of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Separate injuries limited Emery during 2023, but a knee problem proved to be the defining factor in his latest season. After a brief entry into the NCAA's transfer portal, Emery withdrew from it less than two months and took around that time to heal from his knee injury. Before there was 2023, the running back had an excellent 2022, during which he logged more than 500 scrimmage yards and exactly eight touchdowns across his 11 games. Perhaps he can replicate all that output during 2024, though the emergence of current sophomore Kaleb Jackson may complicate matters.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

BROCast: NCAA Settlement Discussion, John Emery Recruitment, Football Scholarship Numbers for 2025 Dave and Tracy talk about the NCAA Settlement, then go into transfer running back John Emery's recruitment, and break down how many scholars...

MAY 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

BREAKING: LSU RB John Emery Jr. out for season with torn ACL It’s a disappointing end to the season for the fifth-year senior.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Out for remainder of season Emery (knee) is out for the remainder of LSU's 2023 season, Scott Rabalais of The Advocate reports.

Impact Emery's knee injury resulted in the worst outcome, a torn ACL that will have prematurely ended his 2023 and possibly affect his 2024. 2023 was a down year for the running back, who logged 178 all-purpose yards (120 rushing and 58 receiving) and one touchdown across his seven games. By contrast, Emery recorded over 500 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns during 2022.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Emery suffered a knee injury during LSU's game Saturday against Florida, Koki Riley of USA Today reports.

Impact Emery finished the Florida game with two receptions for 22 yards. Ideally for the running back, he continues his streak of games with a reception when the LSU team hosts Georgia State on Nov. 18.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown in blowout win Emery totaled six carries for 42 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 49 yards during Saturday's 48-18 win over Auburn.

Impact Emery didn't see too much work in LSU's blowout win over Auburn, but he certainly made the most of it. He averaged a healthy 7.0 yards-per-carry and turned his only reception into a massive 49-yard gain. Emery is still second-fiddle to Logan Diggs at tailback, but he's been the more explosive back as of late.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Kelly addresses John Emery Jr.'s status with team John Emery Jr. remains in good standing with the university and will be able to return in Week 3, per Brian Kelly.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

LSU without RB John Emery for third straight opener No. 5 LSU will be without running back John Emery for its season opener against No. 8 Florida State on Sunday, the third straight opener tha...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

LSU fall camp notes: John Emery back on second day of practice Latest on the secondary rotations, what Emery's return does for running back room and a freshman offensive lineman rising up the depth chart...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

With John Emery Jr. working his way back, where does the running back room stand for LSU? LSU has a deep running back room, but where do things stand with John Emery coming back?

AUGUST 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Likely to sit out spring Emery is likely to sit out spring football, according to Wilson Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate.

Impact Injuries have bitten three of LSU's running backs, including Emery, whose injury has not been disclosed. With all of them likely out this spring, Noah Cain is expected to step up in their place.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PODCAST: What's the impact John Emery Jr.'s return? Plus LSU's latest portal moves What's the impact John Emery Jr return? Plus LSU's latest portal moves

JANUARY 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU running back John Emery returning for 2023 season John Emery Jr. took his decision down to the wire but will come back to the program for another year. Big piece of the running back room.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Running it back once more Emery didn't enter his name into the 2023 NFL Draft pool, meaning he'll return to LSU for his final collegiate season, Shea Dixon of On3Sports reports.

Impact Emery, a former 5-star from the 2019 recruiting class, is now in line to return to Baton Rouge next fall to pursue his last remaining year of eligibility. Despite missing three games this past campaign as a result of both an academic suspension and an Achilles injury, the 220-pound running back still set new career highs in carries (77), rushing yards (380), rushing touchdowns (six), receiving yards (129) and receiving touchdowns (two). With every LSU running back who's currently on scholarship set to return, Emery appears slated to be a part of another backfield committee throughout the 2023-24 season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Achane runs for 215 yards, Texas A&M stuns No. 6 LSU 38-23

Devon Achane had a career-best 215 yards rushing with two touchdowns, and Texas A&M stunned No. 6 LSU 38-23, all but certainly knocking the Tigers out of contention for the College...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniels, Cain power No. 6 LSU to 41-10 victory over UAB

Noah Cain ran for three short touchdowns, Jayden Daniels had touchdowns rushing and passing, and sixth-ranked LSU methodically pulled away from UAB for a 41-10 victory in a cold an...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly: No. 15 LSU should relish facing Saban, No. 6 Alabama

Brian Kelly says he left Notre Dame to coach at LSU for the opportunity to be in games like the one at Tiger Stadium this weekend

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brian Kelly: John Emery, Jack Bech a 'go' for LSU football in showdown with Alabama LSU football RB John Emery Jr. and WR Jack Bech will return vs. Alabama. Guard Garrett Dellinger still day-to-day, according to Brian Kelly.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Finds end zone in win Emery rushed eight times for 42 yards and a touchdown at Auburn on Saturday.

Impact Emery also surprisingly led the Tigers in receiving with a 39-yard reception. Junior Josh Williams had 17 rushes for 68 yards in this contest, as Noah Cain took a step back with just 21 yards on five carries. Emery's return from academic suspension has only further muddied the running back picture here. The Tigers face Tennessee next.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LSU rallies for 4th straight win, 21-17 over Auburn

John Emery Jr. rushed for a tackle-breaking, 20-yard touchdown and Greg Brooks Jr. had a late interception to help LSU complete a 21-17, come-from-behind win over Auburn

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LSU RB John Emery Jr., at long last, sees daylight in front of him The former five-star's career at LSU has been, to this point, mostly about delayed potential. Is this the season that finally changes?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brian Kelly downplays return Head coach Brian Kelly mentioned during Thursday's press conference that he think it'll take "a few weeks" for Emery to get back up to speed with his reactions and reads, Wilson Al...

Impact Emery's season-long academic suspension has concluded and he will be eligible to suit up for Saturday's meeting with Mississippi State. Kelly's comments suggest Emery could be limited over the next couple of games while he continues to gain familiarity with the offense.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE