LSU coach Brian Kelly on Wednesday rebutted claims made on national television that he showed minimal interest in Greg Brooks Jr.'s well-being after the defensive back's football career was cut short by emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor.

Brian Kelly on Wednesday disputed comments made by the father of former LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr., who alleged the Tigers coach abandoned the player after he had surgery to remove a brain tumor in September 2023.

Brooks Jr. states in the lawsuit that he "passed out" during practice, and "then began to vomit minutes later in front of his coaches and athletic trainers." The lawsuit claims that Brooks Jr. was told by an LSU athletic trainer that he had vertigo and was "cleared to return to practice."

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will have a new-look roster heading into the 2025 season with a number of players ready to take that next step. From key pieces returning to Baton Rouge to newcomers preparing to make a name for themselves in the purple and gold,

LSU head football coach Brian Kelly was said to have made a major investment in one of his portal acquisitions during the Tigers' December transfer window.

Kelly and Co. elevate a young staffer, well-respected football mind gets the nod after impressing in previous role.