
John Emery
Out
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 8/1/2023
2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
76
YDS
375
TD
6
YDS
129
TD
2
2022 Rush/Rec Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Emery was deemed academically ineligible for the 2021 campaign, and ultimately never saw the field. Tyrion Davis-Price instead rushed for over 1,000 yards, but then decided to jump to the NFL. That leaves Emery as the likely starter when LSU begins the 2022 campaign. That being said, he will have some competition. Penn State transfer Noah Cain has entered the fold, while sophomores Corey Kiner and Armoni Goodwin also received opportunities as a freshman while Emery was shelved. Emery’s talent is difficult to ignore, but it has not yet translated to on-field success, and it is far from a foregone conclusion that he will end up as the lead back for the entire season. Read Past Outlooks

Likely to sit out spring
Emery is likely to sit out spring football, according to Wilson Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There’s some risk in putting this much stock in a player who hasn’t played a down in college, but when it’s a player of Emery’s talent heading into a situation like LSU’s, it’s worth it. Emery is regarded as the second-best back in the 2019 class with a blend of power and explosiveness. The situation couldn’t be better, either; 2018 leading rusher Nick Brossette is gone and Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a middling talent who averaged just 4.5 YPC. Emery is the most talented back on the roster and has a legitimate shot at setting the LSU freshman rushing record.
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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.
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Expects to return versus Alabama
Head coach Brian Kelly said Wednesday that Emery (Achilles) has practiced and is expected to play Saturday against Alabama, Wilson Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
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Viewed as day-to-day
Emery (Achilles) is considered day-to-day, Wilson Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
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Finds end zone in win
Emery rushed eight times for 42 yards and a touchdown at Auburn on Saturday.
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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 Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
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