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How many returning starters do we have next year?
Posted on 10/28/25 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 12:48 pm
How many scholarship players likely expected back ?
Projections
I understand it will change
Just trying to get a feel for the health of the program
Projections
I understand it will change
Just trying to get a feel for the health of the program
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Posted on 10/28/25 at 12:49 pm to ApexTiger
Hopefully most. Doesn't seem like many players liked Kelly.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 12:51 pm to ApexTiger
Majority of defensive starters should be gone
Majority of offensive starters should be gone
Majority of offensive starters should be gone
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 12:51 pm to ApexTiger
No clue until 5 weeks from now. This wont be a big implosion like orgeron was, since nil has gms, etc in place. Its the 1 perk of nil is the gm and boosters can discuss with roster guys, hs commits. Ensure them of $, certain things. Kelly had like 28 roster kids + 12 hs fr. Id expect were around 35-40 roster guys ans 15+ hs commits. Much healthier transition.
I doubt we retain as much as atm and bama were able to during theres, but we'll see.
I doubt we retain as much as atm and bama were able to during theres, but we'll see.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 12:58 pm to ApexTiger
TreyDez Green
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:00 pm to ApexTiger
Maybe 5-6 on offense
3-5 on defense
3-5 on defense
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:01 pm to ApexTiger
I would expect a pretty big load from the Portal next year with some young guys stepping up, Solomon who was hurt all year this year was 5 star from FSU.
You can always reload with talent in college football portal now especially at a top program like LSU. Get a coach the players want to come play for.
You can always reload with talent in college football portal now especially at a top program like LSU. Get a coach the players want to come play for.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:03 pm to Traceg03
the lack of decommits on recruiting is great news.
I don’t know think we lose a lot.
I don’t know think we lose a lot.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:05 pm to ApexTiger
Only 2 players on defense, regardless of Coaching since they are out of eligibility or will enter the draft.
As for Offense, we will lose a couple OL and WR's to the draft. Maybe 1 or 2 will hit the portal.
So, we will need a big transfer portal haul next year again. That is why we need to save as much as possible from the buyout of Kelly.
As for Offense, we will lose a couple OL and WR's to the draft. Maybe 1 or 2 will hit the portal.
So, we will need a big transfer portal haul next year again. That is why we need to save as much as possible from the buyout of Kelly.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:45 pm to ApexTiger
Even if we hire Jesus as the HC, next year will be a rebuilding year. The portal can help but we will really have have returners step up.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:45 pm to ApexTiger
Everyone from special teams please. We couldn't contain a fire with a wet blanket.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:46 pm to cajuntiger1010
quote:it's only been 48 hours...
the lack of decommits on recruiting is great news.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:53 pm to ApexTiger
The health of the program? Since we don’t have a head coach and no one, and I mean no one knows what the hell is going on, we’re in intensive care.
Who stays will be a subset of the question who is coming in. We will likely have half the team coming from the portal. That’s not scientific but logically, I think we should expect that. And we might be a little short on cash as well.
Who stays will be a subset of the question who is coming in. We will likely have half the team coming from the portal. That’s not scientific but logically, I think we should expect that. And we might be a little short on cash as well.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:58 pm to ApexTiger
QB gone
RB Berry back hopefully, who knows about J Johnson and Durham
WR almost the entire room gone
TE TDG back, sharp gone
O line lose Chester, Thompson, Moore
DBs Delane gone
Saftey cooley and haulcey gone
LB weeks and perk gone
D line we lose almost the entire room
Yeah, not a whole lot left
RB Berry back hopefully, who knows about J Johnson and Durham
WR almost the entire room gone
TE TDG back, sharp gone
O line lose Chester, Thompson, Moore
DBs Delane gone
Saftey cooley and haulcey gone
LB weeks and perk gone
D line we lose almost the entire room
Yeah, not a whole lot left
Posted on 10/28/25 at 1:59 pm to cadillac7563
I think Cooley is a RS sophomore.
Also are we just assuming weeks is a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick? He may return I would think
Also are we just assuming weeks is a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick? He may return I would think
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 2:00 pm to ApexTiger
I think the majority of the O-line has eligibility 
Posted on 10/28/25 at 2:02 pm to ApexTiger
Offensive players that should/could come back
Adams
Echols
Davis
Curne
Green
Nick Anderson
Aaron Anderson
Kyle Parker
Destyn Hill
Durham
Berry
Johnson
Would be surprised if all of those WR were on the roster next year. Probably also lose one OL.
Defensive starters that could/should come back
Reliford
Breaux
Mathis
McKinley
Carpenter
Keys
Weeks
Weeks
Perkins
Pickett
Woodland
Cooley
Would be surprised if Weeks/Perkins/Cooley returned, but you never know. Weeks and Cooley could want to improve their stock. Perkins could just want to finish out his college career - I don't think his stock will rise or fall with any additional tape out there. A team will either love his versatility and take him early, or he'll be a 3/4 round pick.
Adams
Echols
Davis
Curne
Green
Nick Anderson
Aaron Anderson
Kyle Parker
Destyn Hill
Durham
Berry
Johnson
Would be surprised if all of those WR were on the roster next year. Probably also lose one OL.
Defensive starters that could/should come back
Reliford
Breaux
Mathis
McKinley
Carpenter
Keys
Weeks
Weeks
Perkins
Pickett
Woodland
Cooley
Would be surprised if Weeks/Perkins/Cooley returned, but you never know. Weeks and Cooley could want to improve their stock. Perkins could just want to finish out his college career - I don't think his stock will rise or fall with any additional tape out there. A team will either love his versatility and take him early, or he'll be a 3/4 round pick.
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 2:45 pm to ApexTiger
Curne, echols, adams. Davis, solomon t. oline
Green, green tes
Berry, durham rbs
Parker, Watkins wrs
Pyburn, mckinley, breaux, shanklin
Hopefully ross/ braker/ baby weeks all back
Pickett, woodland.. hopefilly anding stays
Spears and hopefully cooley comes back
Green, green tes
Berry, durham rbs
Parker, Watkins wrs
Pyburn, mckinley, breaux, shanklin
Hopefully ross/ braker/ baby weeks all back
Pickett, woodland.. hopefilly anding stays
Spears and hopefully cooley comes back
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 3:13 pm to ApexTiger
I die this last week for the defense
DBs
Pickett and Woodland will be back, along with Cooley and Spears
LB
Technically, everybody except for West Weeks could be back, but i think we coule possibly get Whit back for another year, maybe? Also Dahvon Keys will be back.
DL
Reliford wasn't a starter, but he'll be back. McKinley will be back along with Mathis, Breaux, and Carpenter. All rotationally experienced at the very least.
As for offense
WR/TE
Aaron Anderson could come back for a final year technically. Nic Anderson will be back if he doesn't transfer. Kyle Parker, Trey Dez Green, and Donavon Green will be back.
QB/RB
MVB is back. If Frank is still here, i expect Durham, Berry, and Johnson to be back. Kaleb Jackson? IDK
OL
Crapshoot if they fire Davis. I'm still of the belief that it's not his fault. Super young group that should still be backups. Guys are being played out of place all over, and IDGAF what anybody says, Kelly had his hands all over this. Do we really believe Brad wants to keep running the other Davis out there at RT? They actually started opening up some holes when they cut out all the excessive RPOs. Pass blocking needs some help, but you can't have elite freshman like we did in 2022 every time.
DBs
Pickett and Woodland will be back, along with Cooley and Spears
LB
Technically, everybody except for West Weeks could be back, but i think we coule possibly get Whit back for another year, maybe? Also Dahvon Keys will be back.
DL
Reliford wasn't a starter, but he'll be back. McKinley will be back along with Mathis, Breaux, and Carpenter. All rotationally experienced at the very least.
As for offense
WR/TE
Aaron Anderson could come back for a final year technically. Nic Anderson will be back if he doesn't transfer. Kyle Parker, Trey Dez Green, and Donavon Green will be back.
QB/RB
MVB is back. If Frank is still here, i expect Durham, Berry, and Johnson to be back. Kaleb Jackson? IDK
OL
Crapshoot if they fire Davis. I'm still of the belief that it's not his fault. Super young group that should still be backups. Guys are being played out of place all over, and IDGAF what anybody says, Kelly had his hands all over this. Do we really believe Brad wants to keep running the other Davis out there at RT? They actually started opening up some holes when they cut out all the excessive RPOs. Pass blocking needs some help, but you can't have elite freshman like we did in 2022 every time.
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