Bruce Feldman ranks LSU #2 in post-spring top-25

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"I know lots of people have questions about the Tigers' passing game. I was tempted to put Alabama here, but the Tide has questions about its QB too. I know Brandon Harris has been shaky at times, but he has a big arm, can make plays with his feet and he does have experience now. The challenge for him is not to get caught trying to show how strong his arm is. He has some studs at WR with Malachi Dupre and Travin Dural and the great Leonard Fournette will keep defenses up at night.

The defense will be much improved with the arrival of defensive coordinator Dave Aranda and his 3-4 scheme. He's fantastic and he has a lot to play with. In Arden Key, Tashawn Bower and Lewis Neal, he has a crew of fierce pass-rushers. Key can be an All-American if he can be more consistent. Kendell Beckwith is a good linebacker. The secondary has typical LSU talent with safety Jamal Adams and cornerback Tre'Davious White. Keep an eye on 6-3 freshman cornerback Saivion Smith. Word is the coaches love him. He's tall, smooth and a good tackler. Will this group be stout enough inside? We'll see. Freshman Rashard Lawrence figures to help out Davon Godchaux. They'll get a nice test in the opener against Aranda's old team, the very physical Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. They also have road trips to face their last two DCs, Kevin Steele at Auburn early in the year and the John Chavis at Texas A&M late in the year. They do get Alabama at home this year."