by Milton Manningham/ LSU Football Contributor
The spring college football transfer portal window has come to a close, leaving programs across the nation with a mix of anticipation and apprehension. LSU, among the dozen household names in college football this year due to the expanded College Football Playoff, made strategic moves during this window to bolster key positions. Addressing concerns in both defense and wide receiver, LSU secured commitments from notable talents like CJ Daniels from Liberty, a prized addition who opted for the Tigers over competitive offers from Texas and Oregon.
Additionally, Coach Brian Kelly reinforced the defensive backfield with homegrown talents such as JyAire Brown, Austin Ausberry, and Jardin Gilbert, each bringing their own potential to the table. However, while Gilbert shows promise, uncertainties linger regarding the impact of the other defensive acquisitions, preventing LSU from ascending into higher grading territories. Despite these efforts, LSU’s defensive line remains a focal point, with the departure of key players exacerbating the urgency for reinforcements.
LSU Spring Transfer Grades
Position | Player | Ranking | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
Wide Receiver | CJ Daniels (Liberty) | No. 45 | A |
Defensive Back | JyAire Brown (Louisiana) | No. 398 | B- |
Defensive Back | Austin Ausberry (Louisiana) | No. 755 | C+ |
Defensive Back | Jardin Gilbert (Louisiana) | No. 27 | B |
Defensive Line | Gio Paez (Wisconsin) | No. 653 | B- |
Note: Rankings based on composite recruiting rankings or transfer portal rankings.
Yet, as the transfer window closed its shutters, LSU faced setbacks in their pursuit of defensive tackles. Recent commitments to rival programs by Damonic Williams and Simeon Barrow Jr. compounded the Tigers’ woes, leaving them with a stark realization of the dwindling options available. With only Jacobian Guillory and Jalen Lee boasting game experience in the defensive tackle position, the void left by departing talents like Mekhi Wingo and Maason Smith looms large.
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