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A good breakdown on why we need a game changer at DE..

Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:36 am
Posted by Badbeetpete
Member since Nov 2025
652 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:36 am
I thought Hunt did a good job discussing the current roster with the new portal haul.. And that Prince U coming to LSU changes the dynamic.. we need that game changer.. This would be big for LSU.. obviously.. excited about the former 5* from Tennessee as well

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Posted by BrookhavenBengal
Brookhaven, MS
Member since Oct 2007
3585 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 5:23 am to
We need a guy like Trindon Holliday. But alas, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
289340 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 5:31 am to
Umanmielen had 1.5 sacks through two seasons at Nebraska before last year.


This could be Jordyn Ross, Jaylen Brown, or Reliford. Or even Shanklin next year
Posted by caliegeaux
Member since Aug 2004
12604 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 6:29 am to
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We need a guy like Trindon Holliday. But alas, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.


I think the speed of the game has changed too much to keep TH out on the edge like that. He’d need to slide inside.
Posted by MrWiseGuy
Member since Dec 2009
27813 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 6:55 am to
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Umanmielen had 1.5 sacks through two seasons at Nebraska before last year.


This is what I’ve been saying.

If it came down to letting Umanmielen walk to secure Seaton (money wise), easy decision.

The Jordan Ross triple crown against Taylen Green shows you everything you need to know about the former top 10 overall recruit on both On3 and 247.
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Or even Shanklin next year


I like this Baw
Posted by 304tiger
West Virginia
Member since Jan 2022
2199 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 6:58 am to
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If it came down to letting Umanmielen walk to secure Seaton (money wise), easy decision.


100%. With Reliford and Ross, we can manage at DE without Princewell if necessary. Without Seaton, we could be in for a mess on the OL.
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
3401 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:01 am to
Just up voted you in 2 threads. Agree with you and Lester. We could use another pass rusher, but have some guys that can fill the role if we miss on Prince. We have speed everywhere on D and Baker will attack from multiple spots.
Posted by misey94
Member since Jan 2007
33750 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:16 am to
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100%. With Reliford and Ross, we can manage at DE without Princewell if necessary. Without Seaton, we could be in for a mess on the OL.


I don’t think Princewell is a must have, but he does have a skill we were lacking this year. If you watched Ole Miss this season, they rarely blitzed. Golding played a ton of drop 7 and 8 coverage and would keep 2 high Safeties if they weren’t struggling with the run.

Princewell showed a knack for getting pressure and sacks without the aid of extra rushers. This is something we struggled with this season. None of the DEs were able to get home consistently rushing 4 after Reliford went down. His 9 sacks this year support him being a valuable add here.
Posted by NotaStarGazer
Member since Dec 2023
2986 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:23 am to
I have yet to see Damon Wilson II from Missouri mentioned who is an EDGE guy and on 247Sports rated the #6 best player in the portal. And he basically has the same high rating as a transfer as he was rated out of HS. Does anyone know who he is considering?
Posted by LSU4lyfe
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2003
8041 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:24 am to
Because he’s demanding 3m to sign
Posted by NotaStarGazer
Member since Dec 2023
2986 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:27 am to
OK, so obviously there is a difference between Umanmielen $1.3 million (including buyout) and $3 million. They are rated about the same but I guess these days Umanmielen is the "Blue Light Special" huh? (apologies to defunct K-Mart) Thanks for the answer BTW.
This post was edited on 1/18/26 at 9:29 am
Posted by js1591
Member since Jan 2020
2898 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:30 am to
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We need a guy like Trindon Holliday. But alas, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.


He was on offense, return specialist, not an edge rusher. Little guy. I think you are confused. A big guy with his speed would be amazing though.
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
19981 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:31 am to
Everyone wants a game changer at DE. Of course you want to pressure the QB, lol.
Posted by LSUPilot07
Member since Feb 2022
8225 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 9:31 am to
Seaton > Prince
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
21133 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:17 am to
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He [Trindon H] was on offense, return specialist, not an edge rusher. Little guy. I think you are confused. A big guy with his speed would be amazing though.

You obviously aren't familiar with the secret playbook (tm).
Posted by mikejsjr0912
Member since Jun 2024
643 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:23 am to
Yeah, everyone acting like this dude had 15 sacks last year.
Posted by MakeMoney
Guck Foodell
Member since Aug 2008
4320 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:25 am to
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He was on offense, return specialist, not an edge rusher. Little guy. I think you are confused. A big guy with his speed would be amazing though.


Tell me you’re new here without telling me you’re new here
Posted by sunnydaze
Member since Jan 2010
32863 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:40 am to
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Yeah, everyone acting like this dude had 15 sacks last year.


He had 9 which is more than our entire 2 deep had combined
Posted by olgoi khorkhoi
priapism survivor
Member since May 2011
16498 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 10:58 am to
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not an edge rusher. Little guy. I think you are confused.




No, they wouldn't move him to DE because they thought his feet were too slow. That's why he was stuck inside playing 1-tech. The fans thought different and wanted to see what he could do at DE.
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
3459 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 11:05 am to
It’s childish but I want him to hurt & piss off Ole Miss more than I want him because I think we really need him. I’m just at that point with them in general.
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