Brian Kelly reinstates Javien Toviano: LSU football gets controversial CB back to fall camp practice

Javien Toviano has been reinstated to the LSU football program ahead of the team's fall camp, according to ESPN. The cornerback, who is projected to earn the starting role next season, is currently dealing with legal issues following his arrest on charges of video voyeurism last month.

According to an arrest warrant, Toviano is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a woman and recording it without her consent. Nonetheless, this won’t affect his participation for LSU in the 2024 college football season after being reinstated by Brian Kelly.

"He's back in football activities, and we'll kind of get him going again, back in the mix," Kelly said of Toviano. "Obviously, he's going to be a competitive player for us. He played for us last year, and we'll get him going as he works through his legal matters."

The sophomore cornerback was reportedly taken into custody on Jul. 21 after turning himself in to the authorities. This immediately placed a level of uncertainty on his college career at Baton Rouge. However, the latest development comes as a relief to him and the program.

However, the case is still under review according to East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore. Javien Toviano's arrest warrant showed he admitted during an interview with detectives that he had used a hidden camera to record the sexual encounters.

Javien Toviano’s career at LSU

Javien Toviano started his career at LSU in the 2023 college football season. He was rated a four-star prospect among the top 100 recruits in his class according to 247Sports. He was viewed as a prospect with great potential to develop and become a top player in the game.

As a true freshman, Toviano appeared in 13 games for the Tigers last season and started three of them. He made some crucial contributions to the team as LSU sought to strengthen its struggling defense throughout the season.

Javien Toviano recorded 33 tackles, one defended pass and one fumble recovery for the Tigers in 2023. He notched a season-high 11 tackles in a win over Florida, proving himself as a top prospect in Baton Rouge.