The 4 greatest areas of concern for LSU football before preseason practice Thursday

With preseason practices starting on Thursday, here's a look at what LSU's four greatest concerns are:

The offensive line.
LSU's projected starting offensive line includes a freshman at left tackle, small school transfers at both guard spots, a center who has made one career start and a right tackle who isn't guaranteed to keep his job. That might be a pessimistic outlook on the surface but it highlights a glaring problem: a lack of proven experience.

Keeping the cornerbacks healthy.
LSU's starting cornerbacks could be a respectable group.Jarrick Bernard-Converse started his last 47 games at Oklahoma State before transferring; Sevyn Banks had seven tackles in the national championship game in 2020; Greg Brooks Jr. has three years of SEC starting experience; and according to Kelly, Mekhi Garner is a future NFL talent. But an injury or step in the wrong direction for any of them could send LSU's defense into a downward spiral, especially given how many quality quarterbacks and passing attacks there are in the SEC.

Developing continuity within the offense.
Having a variety of quality options and playing styles at quarterback is by in large a good thing. But it can become a problem when no one is established as the starter and the offense is breaking in a new coach, offensive coordinator and offensive line, among other things.

Finding the right mix at both linebacker spots.
When Kelly spoke with The Advertiser following spring practices, he was upbeat when it came to his linebacking corps. And given LSU's depth at the position, he should be.But even with so many options, LSU doesn't have a settled hierarchy within that group. For example, Baskerville, despite being a returning starter, mostly worked with the second team during spring. Kelly also said he and defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Matt House were still searching for a consistent producer at weakside linebacker. Although he hinted toward Perkins, who wasn't with the team during the spring, potentially filling that role.

Complete article by Koki Riley, Lafayette LINK Daily