re: LSU 2021 Football Recruiting | Commits and Discussion

The safeties are needed due to low numbers the last couple years. (LSU seems to periodically sign a big block of safeties or corners that distorts the depth chart.) LSU
I don't see how the 4 WDE are excusable.
I tried laying out the roster depth in a spreadsheet and thought we were really low in Safeties and Cornerbacks relative to their need in actual play. I think the WR Depth is a little short ( especially with opt outs).
I felt we could squeeze in 4 OL. We are short in a number of positions due to attrition, but what I thought we needed was something like the following:

Target:
4 QB, 4 RB, 4 TE/FB, 15 OL, 11 WR => 38
8 DT, 8 DE, 10 LB, 8 S, 9 CB => 43
1 PK, 1 Punter, 1 KO, 1 snapper => 4
roster total 38 + 43 + 4 = 85

2021 class:
1 QB, 4 WR, 4 OL, 1 TE => 10
5 DL, 3 LB, 4 S, 2 CB => 14
1 punter
10 + 14 + 1 = 25 => max new counters

The real issues are the 25 annual limit and the high attrition from the team. A QB and a RB each year are a good idea due to attrition and injury risks. LB are valuable on special teams. Given that we use 5 or 6 DB most of the time, I think 15+ DB are needed for development, special teams, and depth.