LSU announced Monday evening that the No. 7 jersey will be worn by wide receiver Jonathan Giles, who transferred in from Texas Tech and sat out last season.

Giles was a Biletnikoff Award finalist during the 2016 season with the Red Raiders, recording 69 receptions for 1158 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Other notable Tigers that have worn the No. 7 jersey include D.J. Chark, Leonard Fournette, Tyrann Mathieu, Patrick Peterson, Ali Highsmith, and Bert Jones

Here are highlights from his 2016 season at Texas Tech:

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chrisharrisbaby

Fournette and Tyrann wore the #7 jersey for a different reason.

Reply•69 months

CaliTigerHB

7 is just much better than 18. They should just stop the 18 tradition and just make it 7

Reply•69 months

GumboPot

Damn, his highlights are solid. He must be tearing it up in practice to earn #7 from his teammates. Great news.

Reply•69 months

Florida225

This is the gayest tradition in the country. 1. Who is wearing #7 or #18? 2. Dildo stores 3. Parades

Reply•69 months

Hangit

He gets a lot of yards after catch. I am excited to see that new gunslinger light him up.

Reply•69 months

jeff70121

To those of you complaining about a transfer wearing #7. The team voted on this. It wasn't a coaching decision. #upyours.....

Reply•69 months

ChineseBandit58

I came to this thread to complain about that - didn't know this was a player-defined award. Also, in my mind I was conflating it with the '18' tradition. It's too early - need to go back to bed.

69 months

Datbayoubengal

I've had him pegged as our best WR since he got to campus. Don't know how the offense will fare, but he'll be great no doubt.

Reply•69 months

OzChuffnugg

It may just be me, but I dislike how Trev Faulk and Ali Highsmith get forgetten with the 7 legacy. Do we win the 2007 championship without Highsmith quarterbacking the defense?

Reply•69 months

SamuelClemens

He's obviously stepping up and taking a leadership role. Didn't Trev Faulk wear #7 also?

Reply•69 months

voodooidotwo

Man I forgot all about this guy! Dude will step in right away as Chark’s replacement.

Reply•69 months

Fa Sheaux Breaux

Pretty impressive that a transfer who has sat out a year and is going to be playing his first season with the Tigers gets the number 7. He must be pretty damn good, can't wait to see him play.

Reply•69 months

danilo

Disagree with a first year player getting number 7. Sad!

Reply•69 months

Lsu101205

He has been on the team for an entire year. Just because you dont know your LSU football team doesnt mean you should come on Tigerdroppings and flaunt your ignorance.

69 months

SWLAtigerfan

Didn't Fournette get 7 his first year on the team?

69 months

bakersman

Great addition to the we corp. I was more caught up with Mahomes in that highlight reel.

Reply•69 months

Prominentwon

That sidearm TD throw to Giles was sick

69 months

bdnc

Nice when you have a quarterback like Mahomes delivering the ball

Reply•69 months

TheTigershark

Green button

Reply•69 months

HoustonGumbeauxGuy

He fast. Dayum.

Reply•69 months

wallowinit

what was the story behind his transferring to LSU? Fehoko as well. I don't recall.

Reply•69 months

SomeLSUguy

Maybe because Tech is one of the most miserable places on earth to be...

69 months

HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Is this the WR that left done Jackson in the dust in the Texas bowl?

Reply•69 months

OzChuffnugg

No, that Jakeem Grant, he tore us up. He plays for the Dolphins now.

69 months

ATLSU7

Grant left Tre White, not Donte Jackson.

69 months

TriDitty

That pretty much tells me all that I wanted to know about Giles. Do Work Buddy!

Reply•69 months

SoulGlo

I would have gone with Greedy. But, I hope Giles lives up to the number and makes a legend of himself. Good luck kid, and congrats. It takes work to earn that number, and he must have put on a show for the coaches to pick him as a transfer.

Reply•69 months

voodooidotwo

Greedy will probably get it next year. Kids got a couple years left.

69 months

Datbayoubengal

I like that they gave it to Giles. I know it means nothing really, but the #7 has yet to fail us ever since Highsmith wore it.

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