LSU received some positive news ahead of the 2018 season opener.
The Tigers announced that defensive back Kristian Fulton has been reinstated by the NCAA, so long as he passes a drug test.
The news came as a surprise to LSU as Fulton’s appeal had been denied two weeks ago.
Fulton was initially suspended in Jan. 2017 for tampering with a drug test sample. He was suspended two years by the NCAA for the tampering charge. However, LSU apparently argued successfully in an appeal that Fulton should have been charged with urine substitution rather than tampering, which is the difference between a one and two-year suspension.
#LSU AD Joe Alleva sent to the NCAA a 4-page letter outlining reasons for reinstating Kristian Fulton.
The biggest: The NCAA charged Fulton with "tampering" (2 year penalty) & he should have been charged with "urine substitution" (1-year penalty). Interpretation committee agreed
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) August 23, 2018
Fulton was a 5-star recruit and the No. 1 player in the state in the 2016 class.
