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LSU football's TJ Dottery leads all FBS linebackers in PFF grade
Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:26 am
Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:26 am
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LSU football's TJ Dottery leads all FBS linebackers in PFF grade
by LSU Tigers Wire
September 15, 2026
LSU football linebacker TJ Dottery is off to a blazing start in 2026. According to PFF, Dottery is the top-graded linebacker in college football through Week 2. Dottery's 94.8 defensive grade is two points better than the No. 2-graded LB.
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Per PFF, Dottery has made seven stops, forced two fumbles, and notched a pass breakup. Dottery has been effective as a blitzer, recording seven pressures and one QB hit.
So far, Dottery is a perfect fit for Blake Baker's scheme. Dottery has the explosiveness and speed to be an effective blitzer up the middle, and he looks like he's improved his ability to fit the run, too.
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The LSU defense has passed every test so far, holding Clemson and Louisiana Tech to a combined 285 yards.
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Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:29 am to NC_Tigah
What’s really impressive is a lot of the 285 yds has come off of the 2nd and 3rd string defense.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:31 am to NC_Tigah
all we heard all off season is how garbage he was. dont believe your eyes, or the stats that said he led the SEC in tackles... he sucks according to Ole PIss fans
turns out that was just sour grapes. maybe having to be on the field nearly 1000 snaps last season took its toll and affected his play?
turns out that was just sour grapes. maybe having to be on the field nearly 1000 snaps last season took its toll and affected his play?
This post was edited on 9/15/26 at 11:32 am
Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:31 am to chadr07
First team defense has given up zero points through 2 games. Technically 3, but that was due to a pick on our end of the field where they then forced a 3 and out 
This defense is nasty
This defense is nasty
Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:38 am to NC_Tigah
A standard, not THE standard
Posted on 9/15/26 at 12:32 pm to Honkus
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turns out that was just sour grapes. maybe having to be on the field nearly 1000 snaps last season took its toll and affected his play?
Also being coached by Pete Golding can't help
Posted on 9/15/26 at 12:34 pm to NC_Tigah
Watch how him, Whit, and Benefield communicate pre snap. I can't take my eyes off of them. Sometimes Benefield isnt in the camera but they are always on the same page.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 12:42 pm to NC_Tigah
This is what happens when you have an elite interior DL. Those boys were getting blown off the line last year, which disrupts the pursuit angles of the LBs. With the DL holding at the point of contact, the LBs are free to flow to the ball.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 1:08 pm to NC_Tigah
I just hope our offense can help the defense out more than we did last year with TOP and avoiding the turnover. If we can get at least two first downs and end every drive with a kick then we should have a good game. Avoiding turnovers and 3 & Outs should be the offenses main goal going into this game.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 1:10 pm to NC_Tigah
I remember hearing a pundit say not wearing the green sticker and being responsible for calling plays/positional checks (done by Whit) has allowed him to play more free. It also eems like TJ and Whit really pull for each other - often the first one there when the other makes a play.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 1:13 pm to NC_Tigah
Ole Miss fans were really saying they wouldn't miss him 
Posted on 9/15/26 at 1:15 pm to NC_Tigah
Best LB that we have had in a while.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 1:57 pm to NC_Tigah
Dottery is an old school LSU linebacker. Just flies around the field. Incredibly fun to watch.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 2:03 pm to NC_Tigah
Through two games he is what we were hoping Perkins would be like after recovering from his injury. This weekend will be the real test, but he looks great.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 2:17 pm to NC_Tigah
All I heard from Ole Miss fans about how garbage he was too
Posted on 9/15/26 at 2:35 pm to IM_4_LSU
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I just hope our offense can help the defense out more than we did last year with TOP and avoiding the turnover.
Well its not like they can get much worse
As long as Leavitt can avoid the wtf throw i think they will manage to move the ball pretty well
Posted on 9/15/26 at 2:58 pm to NC_Tigah
Where does Weeks rank?
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