Observations from yesterday's practice and a video

Injuries: NT Ed Alexander did not practice; OL Saahdiq Charles (shoulder) watched from the side, as did freshman DL Davin Cotton; OL Austin Deculus (wrist) was limited as was S Ed Paris (knee).

Spotted: it was hard to miss NT Tyler Shelvin (No. 72) as he’s still the biggest guy on the defensive line. He took snaps with the second group behind Glen Logan, who is now wearing No. 97. Orgeron said Shelvin is “still a little heavy” but made some plays.

Cornerbacks: Kristian Fulton, whose eligibility is still in question, was out there wearing No. 22. Orgeron said nothing has changed, so he’s still a question mark for the 2018 season. Jontré Kirkland was getting the first snaps across from Greedy Williams with Kary Vincent and Mannie Netherly in the second group.

Numeral changes: Besides Logan, who switched from 96 to 97, other changes include WR Racey McMath (81 to 17) Kary Vincent (15 to 5) and Mannie Netherly (86 to 28).

Without prompting, Orgeron sang the praises of JC transfer O-lineman Damien Lewis. “We couldn't beat him on the pass rush,” Orgeron said. “We’ve got to find a place for him to play (guard or center),” Orgeron said Charles is going to start at LT and Badara Traore and Austin Deculus will compete at RT with Ed Ingram and Garrett Brumfield at guard and Lloyd Cushenberrry center.

Orgeron also said:

• QBs won't get hit this spring and there is no first team QB right now. “All three guys had a tremendous day.” Orgeron singled out Justin McMillan as having a good day.

• WR Jonathan Giles was good as expected, “he made some plays and beat the safety on a deep pass.”

• RB Nick Brossette got the most snaps. RB Tae Provens had a “tremendous day” and “made some outstanding plays.”

• The offense doesn’t have a feature running back yet and it may force them to throw to the backs and be creative with the offense.

• WR Terrace Marshall is “75-80 percent” and won’t get contact until he’s ready.

• Tyler Taylor and Jacob Phillips are battling for the spot next to Devin White at ILB. “We have five ILBs” and one of them, Micah Baskerville, “was in the backfield a bunch.”

Several big-time in-state 2019 recruits were in hand for yesterday’s first practice. These include DT Ishmael Sopsher (1), DB Derek Stingily (2), WR Devonta Lee (4), WR Trey Palmer (5), and ATH Christian Harris (19). The numbers in parenthesis indicate the players' rankings on our list of Top LA Prospects for 2019.

practice observations and a recap of Coach O’s comments by Jim Kleinpeter who was on hand for the action

Video:
LSU Football Spring Practice– March 11, 2018