LSU linebacker Christian Brathwaite enters the transfer portal

LSU has now seen five players depart for the transfer portal since the spring window opened on Tuesday. Christian Brathwaite became the latest on Friday, and the linebacker was the second true freshman to enter the portal that day after defensive back Ryan Yaites. Brathwaite’s decision was first reported by On3’s Matt Zenitz. A second-year player from Cypress, Texas, who redshirted during his first campaign with the Tigers, he appeared in four regular-season games and the bowl game, totaling three tackles. He was a reliable contributor on special teams in the games he played in, totaling 78 snaps in those...