LSU defensive end Justin Thomas has left the No. 1 Tigers and withdrawn from school for personal reasons, coach Ed Orgeron told reporters Tuesday.
Thomas had played in five games with one start for LSU this season. He had eight total tackles and one sack.
He had not played since the Tigers' Oct. 12 victory over then-No. 7 Florida, missing the past two games.
Orgeron told reporters that he hoped Thomas would return to the team next season.