LSU OL Chidi Valentine-Okeke Is Expected To Redshirt

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August 25, 20158 Comments

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LSU freshman offensive lineman Chidi Valentine-Okeke is expected to redshirt this upcoming season, according to a report from The Advocate.

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He’s expecting to take a redshirt this season and use that time to try and earn the starting left tackle job next season.

“Coach Grimes and Miles are great coaches,” Valentine-Okeke said. “They’re going to help me to move higher up in football. I trust them. I have to work hard and listen to them to become a great player.”

Valentine-Okeke, a 6-foot-6, 315-pound prospect who is originally from Nigeria, started playing football when he was 16-years old.

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timm6971463•105 months

He can learn at practice,I suspect he has a lot to learn!

Vacherie Saint•105 months

I don't hate the move, but START next year at LT with no experience? I don't know about that one. That gig has Etan Pocic's name written all over it.

Doctor K•105 months

Great move, learn footwork and conditioning work. This time next year he will be 330 pounds and a dominant
player.

arcalades•105 months

If he's good enough to be starting left tackle next year, he won't be here 5 years. Hopefully, Pocic comes back next year to anchor at left tackle.

TigernMS12•105 months

He's not eligible to play this year anyway. Its a TV situation, except in CVO's case its not because he doesn't give a shite, it because he has only lived in the states a few years. He's going to practice with the team and is expected to be cleared in the spring semester.

monsterballads•105 months

would like to see him on the field this season to get some experience

Peliclown•105 months

Nobody stays 5 years with this talent. Much rather him get in game experience

mkibod1•105 months

I think its a solid move for the young man. With the right coaching, he should become an absolute stud.

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