LSU has #1 DBs in the nation - foxsports

LSU boasts the primary secondary in college football




By Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb
Jul 12, 2016 at 12:30p ET
Last week, we sized up the nation's Top 10 defensive line and linebacker groups. Up next, we'll round out the defensive rankings with the country's top secondaries.

1. LSU

"DBU" is ready for a big year with new DC Dave Aranda taking over the defense. Tre'Davious White at cornerback, is smart, has good quickness and should be one of the top DBs in the country. A 345-pound bencher, he's also one of the stronger corners around. Kevin Tolliver the other projected starter corner, at 6-2, he terrific length and was really impressive as a freshman a few years ago. He returns although he was sidelined in the spring with a shoulder injury. Top recruit Saivion Smith, an early enrollee who also had terrific size and range at 6-3, 191, used Tolliver's absence to show what he could do and impressed the Tigers' staff. He's capable of playing either safety or corner. Kristian Fulton, another blue-chip CB recruit, also could end up pushing for playing time. He may be too gifted to keep on the bench this fall. Sophomore Donte Jackson, who has blazing speed and elite change-of-direction, may be the most talented corner in the program.

Safety Jamal Adams can be an enforcer at safety. The 6-1, 210-pounder has 129 tackles in his first two seasons at LSU and produced four INTs in 2015. Folks inside the program gush about his talent, about how tough he is in run support, his ability to play in space and the presence he has. If he can become more consistent, he should be in the running for All-American honors. Rickey Jefferson, who started nine games last year with Jalen Mills injured, also is back as is senior Dwayne Thomas (five starts at corner, four starts at nickelback).

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