LSU Football Fall Camp WEEK 1 RECAP | LSU Defensive Expectations | 26 DAYS!

eek 1 Fall Camp Recap The first four practices offered a concrete look at structural updates under head coach Lane Kiffin.Quarterback Clarity: Sam Leavitt is practicing at 100% after missing spring ball due to injury. He has been showcasing his arm on deep balls to standout transfers like Malik Elzy and Josh Jackson.Offensive Line Consistency: The first-team unit has rolled out unchanged from the spring. Jordan Seaton is holding down left tackle, Bo Bordelon at left guard, Braelin Moore at center, Aliou Bah at right guard, and Weston Davis at right tackle. However, depth is being tested as Davis missed practice later in the week. Freshmen Surprises: True freshmen have heavily integrated into the main rotations, showing immediate physical readiness. LSU Defensive Expectations & Front-7 Shakeups Blake Baker's defense is heavily emphasizing speed, pursuit, and physical corner play. The early expectation is that LSU will build a vastly improved concrete wall to limit explosive plays down the field.The Youth Movement at Defensive Tackle: In one of the biggest surprises of Week 1, true freshmen Deuce Geralds and Richard Anderson have been commanding first-team repetitions along the interior defensive line, pushing out returning veterans and establishing early dominance.The Edge and Linebacker Core: Returning standout linebacker Whit Weeks and Ole Miss transfer TJ Dottery have heavily anchored the second level. On the edge, transfers Jordan Ross (Tennessee) and Princewill Umanmielen (Ole Miss) are providing a menacing pass rush.Secondary Rotations: Sophomores DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland have maintained the starting cornerback spots. At safety, redshirt sophomore Jhase Thomas has emerged as a massive "camp riser", logging heavy first-team reps alongside Boise State transfer Ty Benefield, while DaShawn Spears holds down the star position. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.