Former LSU running back John Emery has found a new college football home for his seventh season.

The former five-star recruit has signed with Texas-San Antonio, a source confirmed with The Advocate.

Emery played in only one game last season, recording 61 yards rushing on 10 attempts in a loss to Southern California. He also caught a pass for 10 yards.

His best statistical season came as a sophomore in 2020 when he rushed for 378 yards and three touchdowns on 75 carries. Emery also reeled in 14 catches for 73 yards receiving.

Emery was a member of the 2019 LSU national championship football roster.

He missed all of the 2021 season and the first two games of the 2022 season because of academic issues. He also tore his ACL twice, once in 2023 and then again in 2024. He appeared in only eight games in the past two seasons.

Emery is from St. Rose and went to Destrehan High School. Coming out of high school, Emery was the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2019 behind Trey Sanders, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings .

Other notable prospects in that class included New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens.

Staff writer Wilson Alexander contributed to this report.