re: Gilmore, Bain, and Herron

Your take is the popular theory and one that my come to fruition.
Just my thoughts on it but who knows how it will truly bear out. That's what the spring and fall camp are for. Any of us could be right

DE Rasco
DT Johnson
DT Ferguson
DE Hunter

The starters are pretty much locked in imo. One because of experience and 2 because they're the most talented options. Pretty simple

As for depth

DE
Maclin-we know nothing about his level of skill. All we know is that he was last on the totem pole of the DEs this year. Was that a biproduct of the talent of the others or his lack of skill? Still unknown. I have to believe that preinjury he would've passed Aghayere who was a shadow of the prospect we recruited unfortunately.

Allen-we know Les and Brick love him. That tells me nothing more than that he wroks hard. He's a talented kid but we don't know how high his skill level is. I do believe he will be the 1st guy in the rotation.

Neal-I think he plays but only on special teams and as a situational pass rusher. That's enough but he can't be counted on as a steady 20+ snap guy imo unless we're playing a spread team. He'll thrive against those

Herron-He'll play and play alot. I expect him to be the 1st freshman off the sideline in the rotation. His strength will allow him to hold his own.

Lacouture-I expect DE to be his spot next year but eventually DT is his landing spot. I would not be suprised if he was a key member of the rotation next year. He's ready to play now.

DT
Bain- has the size for sure but he's too raw. He'd have to come in and really be on his game in terms of taking in coaching to play a lot early. I can see him factoring in more later in the year but I'd prefer a redshirt

Lawson-raw and needs some size. I just don't see him being a factor next year.

Gilmore-I think he'll play. Time will increase as the year goes on and he learns the craft. Likely to be up and down

Thomas-this is the kid I can't wait to see. Have heard great things about him and his talent. I fully expect him to start to show out next year. Probably in flashes like Freak did his 1st year.

Johnson-He'll play but to me he's not a good fit. His strength will allow him to be effective in clogging the middle. Do:kt expect much push from him in the pass game.

Overall the depth is there but it's extremely young and inexperienced. Could blossom quickly and look like the LSU DLs we're used to or could struggle and be not so good. I expect it to be a group somewhere in the middle. At times flashing dominance and at times looking horrible and getting nothing done. Overall I expect ebbs and flows consistent with young groups.