LSU cornerback Kevin Toliver is turning pro. A part-time starter over the past three seasons in Baton Rouge, Toliver announced his intention to go to the NFL on Monday afternoon, officially bringing a close to an up-and-down college career sidetracked by various injuries.
“Since I was a little boy, I’ve dreamed of playing in the NFL. I knew only one school could help make that dream a reality,” Toliver said in his statement shared on Twitter. “After praying and talking with my family, I have decided to take the next step in my career and declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.”
It’s been real✌🏾 pic.twitter.com/jnhAGrqNOH
— KT2 (@Kevintoliver2) January 8, 2018
Where Toliver ends up being drafted remains to be seen, as some draft experts seem to suggest he may not be a first round player but could be a good sleeper pick somewhere, as reported by The Advocate. Toliver is the second LSU player to officially move on from LSU with a year of eligibility remaining, joining Arden Key, but others are still expected to be on the move as well once draft grade evaluations come back from the NFL’s evaluation team.
Toliver’s departure will leave the door open for some competition at the cornerback position starting this spring for the Tigers. Defensive back is typically a position of strength for the programs, although the depth concerns are a tad more prominent at this time unless the program can pad it a little in the next signing period beginning in February.
