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LSU’s top five PFF grades were all transfers

Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:44 pm
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2014
1179 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:44 pm
Pretty interesting that LSU’s five highest PFF grades against Clemson all came from transfers.

1. Jordan Ross, EDGE 94.4
2. Sam Leavitt, QB 91.1
3. TJ Dottery, LB 88.2
4. Princewill Umanmielen, EDGE 83.2
5. Jordan Seaton, LT 78.8

You’re talking about the quarterback, left tackle, linebacker and two edge rushers, not rotational depth pieces, but players at some of the most important positions on the field.

High school recruiting will always be the foundation, but last night showed how quickly the portal can change a team’s ceiling when you evaluate well and bring in the right players. LSU doesn’t look anything like the same team without those additions.
Posted by LSUGrad2005
Member since Aug 2018
955 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:46 pm to
Surprised dilin was not in there he looked really good
Posted by sunnydaze
Member since Jan 2010
33042 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:46 pm to
What’s interesting about it ? That’s what they got paid for
Posted by kajunman
Member since Dec 2015
9079 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:47 pm to
Lane Kiffin, HC 100.0
Posted by KelsStearLSU
Member since Sep 2026
41 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:47 pm to
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. LSU doesn’t look anything like the same team without those additions.
Yes I agree. I also cannot stress enough the emergence of dilin Jones, and i believe he is what takes us never the edge in turns of making LSU a playoff team. I absolutely believe we have to keep dilin Jones healthy to have a chance.
Posted by 304tiger
West Virginia
Member since Jan 2022
2973 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:51 pm to
Pickett, Benefield, and Weeks should've had high ratings too
Posted by SL Tiger
Houston
Member since May 2007
2335 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:53 pm to
And no one expected Ross to be that good.
Posted by MicahTiger
Member since Dec 2021
737 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:55 pm to
But no one would be surprised at Ross either. He was talented in HS
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2014
1179 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:57 pm to
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What’s interesting about it ? That’s what they got paid for

Of course the transfers got paid, so did plenty of transfers across the country. What stands out is that LSU identified the right ones, and they immediately graded higher than several proven returning starters at some of the most important positions on the field.
Posted by Brotorious
NOLA
Member since May 2013
671 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:57 pm to
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I absolutely believe we have to keep dilin Jones healthy to have a chance.


Running the ball wins games.
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
29948 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 2:58 pm to
Most important positions on the field were our highest graded.

Don't think that's a coincidence
Posted by CDawson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
20736 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:03 pm to
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What’s interesting about it ? That’s what they got paid for


Lotsa dudes got paid last year, too. How’d that turn out?
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
57707 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:08 pm to
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Surprised dilin was not in there he looked really good

I don’t mean to take anything from Dilin, because he did look good, but a lot of backs look good when we outnumber the defense at the point of attack, and I saw that quite a few times against Clemson.

Dilin did break some LOS tackle attempts and consistently got YAC.
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2014
1179 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:20 pm to
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Lotsa dudes got paid last year, too. How’d that turn out?

That’s exactly my point. LSU spent a boatload on transfers last year too, and all it got us was a trip to the Texas Bowl and a cleaned out coaching staff.
Posted by semjase
New Smyrna Beach FL
Member since May 2014
16635 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:34 pm to
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5. Jordan Seaton, LT 78.8
NOT good enough considering all the wretched excess hype.
Posted by oldskule
Down South
Member since Mar 2016
26103 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:36 pm to
77 Seaton will be the best lineman in decades?.....he is ridiculously good!
Posted by BTRtoIAH
Kingwood, TX
Member since May 2016
648 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:36 pm to
My buddy is the assistant AD at Tenner and he said he isn’t surprised. Said Ross is a good kid and crazy talented but got hurt and unfortunate breaks.
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
40716 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:38 pm to
Stfu dumbass.
Posted by Iam_PrinceAkeem
Atlanta
Member since Dec 2011
3413 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:48 pm to
D.Jones is already becoming one of my favorite players
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
12530 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:48 pm to
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What’s interesting about it ? That’s what they got paid for

Lotsa dudes got paid last year, too. How’d that turn out?


Yeah didn’t BK have one of the highest rated portal classes one year?

Difference is the coach!
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