Travis Etienne explains college choice favoring Clemson over LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

At a New Orleans Saints training camp press conference, running back Travis Etienne discussed his decision to play for Clemson instead of the LSU Tigers. Etienne recalled that LSU initially recruited him as a safety during Les Miles' tenure, which did not align with his position preference. He later pointed to scheme fit as a key factor, noting that Clemson's offensive style better suited his skills, particularly in pass-blocking. Etienne enjoyed a successful collegiate career at Clemson, accumulating over 6,100 scrimmage yards and 78 touchdowns, contributing to a National Championship win in 2019.
- •Etienne chose Clemson over LSU during high school recruitment.
- •He was initially offered a safety position by LSU.
- •A better scheme fit at Clemson influenced his decision.
- •Etienne recorded 6,107 yards and 78 touchdowns at Clemson.
- •He won a National Championship with Clemson in 2019.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints RB Travis Etienne On Why He Chose Clemson Over LSU Tigers
"At New Orleans Saints training camp, running back Travis Etienne Jr. opened up on why he didn't end up with his home-state LSU Tigers in college, instead choosing the Clemson Tigers.
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