LSU freshman running back turns himself in on accessory charge

LSU freshman running back, JT Lindsey, turned him self in to university police on Friday afternoon after an arrest warrant was issued for him on a charge of accessory after the fact, his attorney said.

WAFB broke the news first and gave details about the situation at hand. The news station also provided video of Lindsey from today.

“The player, JT Lindsey of Alexandria, is accused of allowing two men wanted for murder to stay at his dorm room on the LSU campus earlier this year.

His defense lawyer, Kris Perret, said even though Lindsey is now facing a criminal charge, Lindsey was unaware that those individuals were wanted for murder and was at football camp as this all played out.

Perret said there are no allegations that his client had any involvement in the underlying crimes.”

This will be updated as more information is released.

JT Lindsey was a top ten running back in the 2025 class and one of the top players in Louisiana. He was active in fall camp through the first week. Here is LSU’s bio on Lindsey.

“Teams with Harlem Berry to give LSU the nation’s top running back tandem in the Class of 2025 … Captured the 2024 Warrick Dunn Award, which is presented to the top junior or senior football player in the state of Louisiana … A consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked among the best at his position nationally … In the On3 composite, rated No. 148 overall nationally, No. 9 at his position and No. 4 in the state of Louisiana … Ranked as high as No. 137 overall nationally by Rivals … Listed as the nation’s No. 8 running back prospect by 247Sports and Rivals and No. 12 by On3 … As a junior, Lindsey rushed for 1,729 yards and 26 touchdowns … Named first-team 5A All-State as a junior … Also competed in track and field, where he posted a 10.85 in the 100 meters as a junior and ran the final leg of Alexandria’s 4×400 meter relay team that finished third in the 5A state meet … As a senior, led ASH to an undefeated regular-season with a 10-0 record and the No. 2 seed in the Division I Select playoffs … Rushed for 224 yards and 4 TDs in ASH’s second-round win in the 2024 playoffs … Coached at Alexandria Senior High by Thomas Bachman.”

The Tigers begin their season against Clemson on Aug. 31 on the road and only have four scholarship running backs on the roster, including Lindsey. Stay tuned to the Bengal Tiger for the latest news on LSU football.