Tyron Johnson played in nine games for LSU during his freshman season last fall, but that will be it for the former five-star prospect when it comes to production in purple-and-gold.

On Thursday, Johnson took to Twitter and announced that he would be transferring from LSU after being granted his release.

"I would like to thank LSU and the great coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play for them at the highest level of college football and I would like to thank my family and fans for supporting me during my time at LSU and I will miss my brothers and playing in Death Valley," Johnson said. "I have been granted my release and I will be transferring. Forever LSU."

Johnson caught nine passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns during his first and only season with the Tigers, and he was set to compete for wide receiver reps behind Travin Dural, Malachi Dupre and D.J. Chark - the presumed top three wideouts on the roster this fall.

Johnson left high school in 2015 ranked as the No. 1 prospect in Louisiana, the No. 5 wide receiver in the country and the No. 27 overall prospect in the 247Composite rankings.

His departure will open the door for more immediate playing time for the group behind the starting three wide receivers, which includes Stephen Sullivan, Jazz Ferguson, Drake Davis, Dee Anderson, Derrick Dillon and Russell Gage. The Tigers currently have three wide receivers committed in the 2017 class with Stephen Guidry, Jhamon Ausbon and Mannie Netherly.