LSU football is making waves as the 2023 season approaches, with a remarkable presence on the Preseason Coaches All-SEC team. The Tigers have secured an impressive total of 11 players on the roster, firmly solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming college football campaign. Among the LSU standouts, senior quarterback Jayden Daniels stands tall, headlining the first team.
His exceptional skills and leadership make him a pivotal asset to the team’s offensive strategy. Daniels is joined by an array of top-tier talents, including wide receiver Malik Nabers, offensive tackle Will Campbell, defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo, defensive end Maason Smith, and linebacker Harold Perkins Jr., all earning their rightful spots on the prestigious first-team lineup.
The LSU lineup continues to shine as tight end Mason Taylor, offensive tackle Emery Jones, and kickoff specialist Nathan Dibert showcase their skills as second-team selections. The recognition of these players not only underlines their individual abilities but also highlights LSU’s robust team dynamics and depth across various positions. Moreover, safety Greg Brooksand long snapper Slade Roy‘s inclusion in the third-team reinforces the team’s well-rounded excellence, extending even to the specialized aspects of the game.
With LSU ranked as the fifth-best team in both the AP and Coaches Polls, anticipation is building for the opening match of the 2023 season. Scheduled for September 3rd, the Tigers will face off against the formidable No. 8 Florida State in Orlando. As the football season approaches, the LSU faithful can undoubtedly look forward to witnessing the collective prowess of these 11 exceptional players as they strive to make their mark and lead their team to victory.
FIRST TEAM Offense QB – Jayden Daniels, LSU RB – Quinshon Judkins, Ole Miss RB – Raheim Sanders, Arkansas WR – Malik Nabers, LSU WR – Antwane Wells, South Carolina* WR – Ladd McConkey, Georgia* TE – Brock Bowers, Georgia OL – JC Latham, Alabama OL – Tate Ratledge, Georgia OL – Will Campbell, LSU OL – Amarius Mims, Georgia C – Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia AP – Ainias Smith, Texas A&M
Defense DL – Mekhi Wingo, LSU DL – Mykel Williams, Georgia DL – Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia DL – Maason Smith, LSU LB – Dallas Turner, Alabama LB – Harold Perkins, LSU LB – Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Georgia DB – Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama DB – Malaki Starks, Georgia DB – Javon Bullard, Georgia DB – Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas
Special Teams PK – Will Reichard, Alabama P – Kai Kroeger, South Carolina RS – Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama KOS – Mitch Jeter, South Carolina LS – Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt
SECOND TEAM Offense QB – KJ Jefferson, Arkansas RB – Jase McClellan, Alabama RB – Kendall Milton, Georgia WR – Bru McCoy, Tennessee WR – Evan Stewart, Texas A&M* WR – Will Sheppard, Vanderbilt* WR – Jermaine Burton, Alabama* TE – Mason Taylor, LSU OL – Javon Foster, Missouri OL – Brady Latham, Arkansas OL – Tyler Booker, Alabama OL – Xavier Truss, Georgia* OL – Emery Jones, LSU* C – Beaux Limmer, Arkansas AP – Tulu Griffin, Mississippi State
Special Teams PK – Harrison Mevis, Missouri P – Nik Constantinou, Texas A&M RS – Ainias Smith, Texas A&M KOS – Nathan Dibert, LSU LS – Kneeland Hibbett, Alabama
THIRD TEAM Offense QB – Will Rogers, Mississippi State RB – Trevor Etienne, Florida RB – Jarquez Hunter, Auburn WR – Luther Burden III, Missouri WR – Ainias Smith, Texas A&M* WR – Ja’Corey Brooks, Alabama* TE – Luke Deal, Auburn* TE – Caden Prieskorn, Ole Miss* TE – Michael Trigg, Ole Miss* TE – Trey Knox, South Carolina* OL – Layden Robinson, Texas A&M OL – Eli Cox, Kentucky OL – Jeremy James, Ole Miss OL –Kam Stutts, Auburn* OL – Javontez Spraggins, Tennessee* OL – Micah Pettus, Ole Miss* C – Cooper Mays, Tennessee AP – Dakereon Joyner, South Carolina
Defense DL – Princely Umanmiellen, Florida DL – Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina DL – Jared Ivey, Ole Miss DL – Tim Smith, Alabama* DL – Darius Robinson, Missouri* LB – Ty’Ron Hopper, Missouri LB – Jett Johnson, Mississippi State LB – Chris Braswell, Alabama DB – Marcellas Dial, South Carolina DB – Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn DB – Jason Marshall, Florida DB – Greg Brooks, LSU
Special Teams PK – Cam Little, Arkansas P – Oscar Chapman, Auburn* P – Matthew Hayball, Vanderbilt* RS – Tulu Griffin, Mississippi State LS – Slade Roy, LSU
