Maason Smith - greatly improves our run defense. LSU gave up at least 200 yards rushing 5 times this year, giving up at least 255 yards 3 times. THAT CAN NOT HAPPEN. Also think he can cause havoc up the middle.

Malik Nabers - despite leading the WRs all year, all anybody could talk about was why didn't Boutte get more passes. Kid is a stud talent and not quite Jefferson or Chase, but I would squarely put him at a faster Jarvis Landry.

Aaron Anderson - kid could legit flip our return game on its head. 20 return TDs in his high school career is crazy. I think he'll be used in the run game and at WR. He'll be a breakout utility guy.

Saivion Jones - I think he's in for a huge year. More productive than Ali Gaye IMO, in a rotational role. Between him, Perkins, Smith, and Wingo, LSU might have the best pass rush in the SEC next year and possibly the best front 6 in the country.

Josh Williams - seriously I am super high on this kid if he can remain healthy. Think he is the most underrated player on the team by LSU fans and media. I could easily see him pace LSU with 1200-1300 yards next year if he stays healthy. He breaks tackles with his lower center of gravity, and runs with power. He can also catch the ball kut the backfield.

Honorable Mentions-
Denver Harris could be better than anyone I mentioned
Mehki Wingo he's already a 3rd team All American so does he become first team?
Brian Thomas he's going to have a breakout year as the #2 WR. I'm thinking a Terrace Marshall 2019 year something like 700 yards 10 TDs
Zy Alexander could he be the return of the interception kings we had like Greedy, Claiborne, and Stingley?
Mason Taylor I can easily see him double his production from this year.

ETA: Didn't put Perkins because he's already a super star. The Arkansas game shot him to household name status. Could have a Will Anderson 2021 type of year.

This post was edited on 1/5/23 at 7:07 am