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“Grant is an outstanding football player and he represents our program in a first class fashion both on and off the field,” Orgeron said. “Grant has worked extremely hard and has continued to develop and be a leader for our football team. He’s very deserving of becoming the next LSU player to wear No. 7.”

Delpit, who was a finalist for the Nagurski Award in 2018, is coming off one of the best all-around seasons for an LSU player in school history. Last year, Delpit led the Southeastern Conference in interceptions (5) and finished No. 2 in the league in passes defended (14). He also recorded 74 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, and two other takeaways (1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery).

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Balloon Huffer•73 months

Who is flash, and has the #18 tradition been replaced with #7?

Bartsniffa•73 months

tubucoco•73 months

Chark, man, DJ Chark.

Gumbo1•73 months

Definitely the right man to have the honor to wear #7.

theOG•73 months

Bad arse player, just bad title to this article.

PeopleChamp•73 months

Top 5 caliber player

HC87•73 months

GREAT choice; bring it all season Grant!

ExpoTiger•73 months

Yes. Order restored.

GumboDave•73 months

As I am opening this article, I'm thinking that if anyone besides Delpit got it, I'm pissed. Extremely well deserved and he will bring value back to the tradition.

LuzianaFootball•73 months

Absolutely perfect player for 7

biggdogg•73 months

Good choice, should have been devin White last season

Mouche337•73 months

Definitely should have. I thought I was the only one who surprised when he wasn't wearing it!

BTRtoIAH•73 months

I was really hoping DWhite was going to come out after the 1st half suspension against Bama sporting the 7. Would have been epic.

AustinKnight•73 months

I said it before and Ill say it again Giles who never played a down in 2017 even though he was on the team and practicing should never have gotten the #7. Need to prove you worth on the field not just in the locker room. I know that the team votes but I would think from now on coaches can guide these decisions with their leadership so the tradition continues and doesn't die out. In this case fantastic choice..

ShamelessPel•73 months

fricking yes! Time to bring #7 back and give it to the big boys.

GeauxsomeMeaux•73 months

Good pick!

Celery•73 months

No better choice

StupidBinder•73 months

Very pleased to see the number go back to the defensive side of the ball. The number kinda saw a decline going from LF > Chark > Giles. Time for Delpit to redeem it

toosleaux•73 months

Best safety in college football.

NFLU7•73 months

Well deserved! Best safety in the country!

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