Swanson makes call for LSU 

June, 5, 2012
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Lakeland (Fla.) Lake Gibson athlete Kennard Swanson has spent much of his football playing career at defensive line, but the 6-foot, 242-pound athlete will switch to fullback when he starts his collegiate career at LSU.

Swanson gave his verbal commitment to the Tigers a week after they extended an offer. He is the 16th commitment in the Class of 2013 for LSU.

Although Swanson was being recruited as a defensive tackle for the most part several schools had asked him if he was open to switching positions. Swanson said LSU offers a lot at the fullback position.

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