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re: UPDATED: LSU’s PFF grades show the portal impact

Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:56 pm to
Posted by STEVED00
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Posted on 9/6/26 at 3:56 pm to
How did Whit Weeks and our 2 starting CBs grade out?
Posted by TigerFanatic99
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Posted on 9/6/26 at 4:08 pm to
Ross was incredible. I think it was the second play on their next drive after his interception he just exploded out of a canon into the backfield. Dude was unstoppable.
This post was edited on 9/6/26 at 4:09 pm
Posted by TIGERhype
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 12:54 pm to
Updated the OP with PFF’s revised grades and LSU’s positional rankings.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 12:59 pm to
What about the other starting o linemen?

I was surprised at some of the grades on the o-line.
Thought they might be higher.
Posted by Willie Stroker
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 1:03 pm to
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Jordan Seaton 62.0


quote:

5. Jordan Seaton, LT 78.8


Why does he have 2 different PFF grades?

Edited: they all have 2 different grades. What is up with that?
This post was edited on 9/7/26 at 1:05 pm
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 1:05 pm to
I was surprised too. The current grades for the five starters were:

Bo Bordelon 64.2
Braelin Moore 62.7
Jordan Seaton 62.0
Aliou Bah 59.7
Weston Davis 58.4

Not terrible, but definitely lower than I expected after 644 yards of offense and no sacks allowed. Braelin Moore did have an 84.3 pass blocking grade, which stood out.

PFF counts pressures and individual losses even when they don’t turn into sacks. Leavitt’s mobility and the scheme probably helped cover up a few things too. I thought the line played pretty well watching the game, but apparently there’s still plenty to clean up. Either way, putting up 644 yards and keeping Leavitt clean is a pretty good place to start.
Posted by The Baker
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 1:08 pm to
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Whit Weeks


Whit had some great plays but he whiffed a couple times
Posted by NorthEndZone
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 1:08 pm to
Seaton's rating may have been downgraded a little for the late hit penalty even though it was not egregious and a penalty of effort not a mental mistake.

I know it was just one play but he blocked his guy and helped Bordelon with his on the TD pass to Watkins.
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 1:08 pm to
quote:

Why does he have 2 different PFF grades?

Edited: they all have 2 different grades. What is up with that?


Yeah, I should have explained that better. The first numbers came from an article posted Sunday using PFF’s early grades. The second set is what PFF shows on its site now after reviewing the All 22 film.

Apparently they’ll change grades once they get a better look at assignments, missed blocks, coverage responsibilities and things you can’t always see from the broadcast. I didn’t realize some of them would change that much either. The updated set is the one to go by.
Posted by ROPO
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 1:08 pm to
For context what is considered a “good” grade?
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 5:46 pm to
For context, PFF’s grading scale is roughly:

90+ Elite
80–89 Very good
70–79 Above average
60–69 Average
50–59 Below average
Below 50 Poor

So a grade in the low to mid 60s isn’t necessarily bad, but it isn’t a standout performance either. Generally, 70 or better is considered good, and 80 or better is an excellent game. With it being only one game, a couple of bad plays can move a player’s grade quite a bit.
Posted by FireawayLSU
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 5:48 pm to
Dottery was EVERYWHERE. He’s my new favorite player on defense. I mean seriously every play he was in it.
Posted by Smokin Joe Dumas
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 6:23 pm to
What about the interior DL?
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 6:49 pm to
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Dottery was EVERYWHERE. He’s my new favorite player on defense. I mean seriously every play he was in it.

I’m with you on Dottery. He looked the part and seems to have a real nose for the ball, he’s always around the play. With Dottery, Weeks sideline to sideline range and Davhon Keys, LSU may legitimately have the best linebacker group in the country.
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 7:11 pm to
I went back and checked the interior guys. PFF had Stephiylan Green at 66.3, Dominick McKinley at 64.9, Malik Blocton at 54.7, Deuce Geralds at 54.3 and Richard Anderson at 48.3. Green and McKinley were solid, but overall the interior didn’t grade nearly as well as the edge players or linebackers.
Posted by Ironhead985
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 7:54 pm to
I don't care that he's young. Philly has a gear that no one else in that receiver room possesses. He needs to be on the field
Posted by No Faux Tiger
Member since Aug 2026
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 8:07 pm to
What happened to the right tackle, Davis?

Where is his PFF score?
Posted by Burt Reynolds
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 8:52 pm to
PFF is only good for OL
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 8:54 pm to
Weston Davis played 83 offensive snaps.

Overall: 58.4

Pass blocking: 61.2

Run blocking: 55.5
Posted by TIGERhype
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 9/7/26 at 8:58 pm to
I wouldn’t say it’s only useful for grading linemen. If anything, offensive line can be one of the harder positions to grade without knowing the exact assignment. PFF isn’t gospel, but it’s still a useful data point at every position when you combine it with what you saw on the field.
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