Deion "Debo" Jones

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Kwon Alexander, Deion Jones - I think those two guys, by and large, have taken coaching fast enough to get to the field," Miles said. "As much as anything, that's the key piece. All six guys are talented guys." Minter said he couldn't choose one or two freshman linebackers thinks might play quickly and make a mark because all of them are pushing for time. "I feel like they can be the linebackers we need right now," he said. "I think Tahj could be back soon - I hope so anyway - but those guys are ready to step up. "They're so talented. Kwon and Deion are both 4.4 (second in the 40-yard dash) guys and Lamar, he's so damn strong." Any concerns about whether those three or any of the young linebackers are ready can be put to rest as far as Minter is concerned. He said they have all picked up much of LSU's defense through practice and repetition and what they didn't grasp, they didn't hesitate to ask about. "They ask so many questions," he said with a chuckle. "Sometimes too many. I understand where they're coming from, though. I was in their shoes not that long ago.

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