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LSU 2022 depth chart - we need DL desperately

Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:21 pm
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8802 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:21 pm
Facts don’t lie. LSU had no depth to give the starters a break or a few series off.

DE -
1. Gaye - Sr : 13 games
2. Jones - So : 13 games
3. None

NT -
1. Roy - Jr : 13 games
2. Guillory - RS So : 13 games
3. None

DT:
1. Smith - So : 1 game (Injury)
2. Wingo - So : 13
3. Hill - FR : 2 games
4. Wiggins - FR : 4 games (injury)

Jack-
1. Olujari - Sr : 11 games
2. Jones - RS JR : 13 games
3. None

10 players on DL to start the season.
2 injured , done for season and only played 5 combined games.
Hill was a FR who played in 2 games that were blow outs (UAB , Southern)
7 players rotated to play all 852 snaps on defense

3 are done and will enter the draft
2 others are draft eligible
?? Will enter transfer portal

That leaves 5 returning DL with significant game experience for 2023.
0 DL commits so far for 2023

Roy and Guillory are crucial DL that need to play 1 more year and increase their draft stock.

Portal appears the only way to build significant depth for 2023

UGA and Alabama were subbing 4 DL at a time who were just as good at filling run gaps and harassing Daniels. The trenches and depth are why LSU won previous NC’s
This post was edited on 12/5/22 at 12:23 pm
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
8881 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:22 pm to
Yeah the real worry is 2024. If we lose Wingo, Smith, Ojulari, Roy, and Guillory. That’s rough.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
51098 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:22 pm to
I said it earlier and I will continue to preach it because the A&M game showed it. We need the beef!

Posted by tigerbait1.6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2013
3875 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:29 pm to
Trust the process and trust the alignment
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
43424 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:40 pm to
We need more depth for a better rotation
Good thing is we get Smith back and Wiggins coming off redshirt
We need UGA type depth
Posted by CoachK7
Mississippi
Member since Nov 2021
172 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 12:53 pm to
What happens in the bowl game if BJ, Roy, and Gaye all opt out?
Who plays besides Wingo, Guillory, and S.Jones?
Posted by macaoidh
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
2922 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:02 pm to
You're forgetting Langston, though I would expect him to be in the portal soon.

Kelly will address defensive line depth. They won't be caught short.
Posted by extremelsu
Atlanta
Member since Aug 2013
3917 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:07 pm to
There is a lot of time between now and then
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:07 pm to
We have got to figure out a way to get Smith and Wingo on the field at the same time
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:11 pm to
Wiggins is your DE
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:13 pm to
Dashawn Womack can play DE or Jack …and he could be next years Will Campbell
This post was edited on 12/5/22 at 1:14 pm
Posted by HappyTigerDay
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2011
829 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:17 pm to
Yep. The 2011 defense was so good up front. LSU had 8 deep rotating in.
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:21 pm to
If Guillory is the one nose tackle we can find …then should we even run a nose ….that’s an extremely important position ( I’m just saying)
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8802 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:42 pm to
quote:

You're forgetting Langston

as a RS FR, he only played in 2 games this year. Is he not ready yet ? Was he injured ? Mind boggling how some of these 4-star kids don't see the field more often, even in mop up duty. You need playing time and real game experience to develop. I hope he stays since you would think he should get lots of snaps next year. Maybe he will play in the bowl game since he's already RS'd from last year.
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:46 pm to
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Who plays besides Wingo Guillory and Jones
Desmond Little …Tygee Hill … Fitzgerald West …Bryce Langston
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
26742 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 1:59 pm to
They are more than likely working the back channels for a DT in the transfer portal. TAMU needs to come off of one of theirs.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
51098 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:00 pm to
Preach
Posted by TigerFan55555
Tomball, TX
Member since Nov 2008
9605 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 3:24 pm to
quote:

Roy and Guillory are crucial DL that need to play 1 more year and increase their draft stock.


agree here

go get that TAMU DL
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:13 pm to
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Jones RS JR
isn’t Mike Jones and inside linebacker?
Posted by Magician2
Member since Oct 2015
14553 posts
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:15 pm to
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Dashawn Womack can play DE or Jack …and he could be next years Will Campbell


That's great but playing him every snap is exactly what we got with BJ this year. Just absolutely tired and worn out. We need depth and rotation
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