#25 Javien Toviano Season 2025
Enters third season with the Tigers in 2025 … Originally signed with LSU as a cornerback but shifted to safety prior to the 2024 season … Has appeared in 26 games with 4 starts during his career, tallying 45 tackles … Joined the Tigers after a stellar prep career on both sides of the ball at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas … Appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman, starting 3 times … Stepped in for an injured Zy Alexander and started for first time against Alabama in November of 2023 … Remained part of LSU’s cornerback rotation for the final 5 games of the 2023 season … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2024)
Appeared in all 13 games with 1 start … Start came at safety in LSU’s win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl … Finished year with 12 tackles and a tackle for loss … Forced a fumble in win over Arkansas … In only start of 2024, had 6 tackles, including 5 solo, in win over Baylor … Played all 83 defensive snaps vs. Baylor … For season, appeared on 132 defensive snaps and 189 on special teams … Played on all of LSU’s special teams unit with the exception of field goal/extra point.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in 13 games with 3 starts … First career start came at Alabama … Started 3 of LSU’s final 5 games with other 2 coming in wins over Florida and Wisconsin the ReliaQuest Bowl … Played a total of 302 defensive snaps … Had 7 tackles vs. Alabama and a season-high 11 in win over Florida … Added a fumble recovery and a pass breakup against Florida … Capped season with 3 tackles vs. Wisconsin … Played season-high 83 defensive snaps against Florida … Played 68 snaps vs. Alabama and 57 against Wisconsin … Added 94 plays on special teams (39 kickoff coverage, 19 punt return, 18 field goal block and 17 kickoff return) … Had 2 tackles in his Tiger Stadium debut in win over Grambling … Played 8 special teams snaps in LSU debut vs. Florida State.
HIGH SCHOOL
One of the nation’s top defensive backs for the Class of 2023 … Rated with 5-stars and the No. 3 player at his position nationally from Rivals.com … In the On3 Composite, ranked with 4-four stars, No. 5 nationally at his position and the No. 9 overall player in the state of Texas … Ranked as the top player in the Dallas Metro area … Helped team to a 10-2 record and a second round appearance in the state playoffs … Team won the 8-6A district title in 2022 … As a senior, credited with 38 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles … Returned both interceptions for TDs in 2022 … On offense, rushed 41 times for 415 yards and 8 TDs … Capped career with 105 tackles, 3 interceptions, 19 pass breakups and 5 forced fumbles.
JAVIEN TOVIANO’S CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 11 vs. Florida, 2023
Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Alabama, 2024
Sacks: 0
Interceptions: 0
Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Florida, 2023
Fumble Recovery: 1 vs. Florida, 2023
Forced Fumble: 1 vs. Arkansas, 2024