LSU Defensive line coach Bill Johnson recruiting

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Bill Johnson, a pro football coaching veteran that coached the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in both 2017 and 2018, enters his second year on the LSU staff in 2020. Johnson has won both a Super Bowl title (2009 with New Orleans Saints) and a CFP National Championship.

Johnson was named to his current role on the staff on Aug. 17, 2019.

In his first year with the Tigers in 2019, Johnson was instrumental in the continued development of the Tiger defensive front. Senior Rashard Lawrence was named second team All-SEC after recording 6.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Overall, LSU’s defensive line combined for 22 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as the Tigers ranked No. 3 in the SEC in rushing defense, allowing 120.8 yards per game. LSU’s defensive line included first-time starter Tyler Shelvin at nose tackle, who emerged as one of the top defensive linemen in the SEC in 2019. Shelvin finished 2019 with 39 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss. Defensive end Neil Farrell led all Tiger defensive linemen with 46 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.

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