re: VERY Early 2013 Football Depth Chart

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LSUANDY25

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Thank you. My reasoning for transitioning Barrow to MLB is simply his ability and leadership. He is our most seasoned LB. As far as him being as good as Minter at MLB (and Minter was outstanding), I have yet to find out. I do hope Barrow assumes the position and performs as well as I think he will. Welter, however very well could be the starter at MLB.

As far as White as the other CB starter, it was a bold prediction. Collins was good last year, but White was arguably the best recruit to come out of the state last year, and I think he will show that in fall camp. Not saying Collins isn't good by any stretch of the imagination, but I think White will raise some eyebrows.

You are correct, the position on D we have the most depth at is OLB.

I definitely would not say these new upperclassmen are leftovers. These guys are the new stars. Look for Rasco, La'El Collins, Quantavious Leslie, Barrow, and Tahj Jones to shine at their new starting positions.

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KG5989

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I really appreciate the feedback. In my depth chart, I tried to make some bold predictions. White as the other starter was probably the most bold and the biggest stretch, I admit. My intention was exactly what this thread has turned into, a discussion about the depth chart and an opportunity to receive feedback.

Why I decided to leave off Thomas in the depth chart, I have no idea. That was my mistake and I will fix that. He will get an opportunity to show how good he is just like everyone else.

To reply to another user's comment about White not even being on campus yet, I think that doesn't have much to do with it. Mills as a true freshman was able to start day one after he was given a chance to prove himself in fall camp. I think White will do the same.

That's a great question. Considering the way Coach Miles likes to experiment with his return men, it's going to be tough to name a starter. By I'll edit the post.

not bad, but i find it hard to believe white will supplant either jalen in the first series of the tcu game.

The guy will play a lot, but mills is the only true frosh to start from day 1 in the secondary.

Also think welter starts at mike, whether he stays the starter, well we have to see.

I think Allen takes it from hunter or i guess hunter doesnt take it from allen.

Also think hawkins will be the first tackle off the bench, regardless of which side.

Also still think williford would start at center if porter couldnt go.

oh and for god sakes, we arent starting a true frosh at qb. RIVERS will be in if met goes down early.

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It's the secondary on D that is again our biggest problem area, imo.

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Holy smokes! I just re-read your post and noticed this one.

This could be the finest secondary in the country. Four NFL quality starters! Mills will go in the first two rounds, but probably round one. Collins will be gone by the fifth round. And the safeties will both be drafted. You've been spoiled by TM7, PP7, and Mo.

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This could be the finest secondary in the country. Four NFL quality starters! Mills will go in the first two rounds, but probably round one. Collins will be gone by the fifth round. And the safeties will both be drafted. You've been spoiled by TM7, PP7, and Mo.

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This. Im more worried about the DL than any other position on the team.

Mills will most likely be a 1st rounder. Collins will be a 3rd at the latest. If he has the type of year I think he is capable of having, he could very well be gone after this season and could possibly be a 1st or 2nd guy. Martin, IMO, will be a stud. Yes, hes replacing a heck of a football player in Reid. But Martin is an absolute freak. He was on LSU basketball team his freshman year for crying out loud. Legit size, speed, and a 40+ inch vert. Not to mention he loves contact. And I think Loston tears it up this year if he stays healthy. During the back end of the season, he was 1 of the best players we had on the field. And all of the starers all have legit expereince. Loston, Mills, and Collins were all starters. Martin has seen his fair share of PT. So have the guys behind them. Eugene played a bunch last year and looked good. Thompson was a ST all star and was great during the spring.

And not to mention the young guys we have coming in. Thomas and Holmes both had a great spring and spring game. White was a highly touted DB recruit and 1 of the top CBs in the nation, and Robinson has that 6'3 frame we love here and has legit low 4.4 speed. Add some weight to him and he will be a player.

Im not worried about our DBs, and rarely have ever been. They are very talented, experienced, and we have a lot of depth back there. The 2 positions that the state of Louisiana always has is DBs and DL. And im confident our DL will be fine. Its just the lack of experience behind Ego and Freak that has me worried.

White will be the new honey badger.

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White will be the new honey badger.

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I don't see anyone doing what honey badger did in 2 years maybe ever again. White will be a beast though.

Tredavious White is a stud, and will be a very good LSU CB.. But freaking Patrick Peterson didnt evern start til later on in his freshmen season.

Jalen Collins is a very good player in his own right, as is Dwayne Thomas.

Dwayne Thomas and Tre-davious White will be an interesting battle for the nickle spot

QB
Mett
Rivers
Jennings(He might have his own package)

RB
Hill
Blue
Hilliard
Magee

FB
JC
Neighbors

X(Slot side)
Leslie
Wright
Dural

Y(Slot)
Landry
Diarse

Z(Tight-End side)
Beckham
Boone
Peterson

TE
Dickson
Stokes
Smith
Gordon

LT
Collins
Hawkins

LG
Williford
Boutte

C
Porter
Dodd

RG
Turner
Hoko

RT
Alexander
Pocic
Edinburgh

SDE
Allen
Hunter
Herron

WDE
Rasco
Bower
Neal

DT
Johnson
Lacouture
Gilmore

DT
Ferguson
Thomas
Bain
M. Johnson

SAM
Kwon
Louis
Beckwith

MIKE
Barrow
Welter
Feist

WILL
Tahj
Debo
Phillips

CB
Mills
Thomas
Raymond

Nickel
Eugene
Brazil

CB
Collins
White
Holmes

FS
Martin
Sandolph

SS
Loston
Thompson
Eugene

K
Hairston
Delayhousse

P
Keehn

KR
Brazil
Magee

PR
Beckham
Landry

LS
Ferguson