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Here are my observations from the LA Tech game.
This Depth Chart simply reflects my observations of who got the start and who came in afterwards. This is not a prediction of what we will see vs. Florida.

Again, I apologize that Flickr no longer allows me to post in full resolution.

Updates:
• I have added a section for Injury Report. This does not include Weston Davis or Jimari Butler, both of whom returned to the game vs. LA Tech. I am uncertain about Destyn Hill's status, though I presume he is out after requiring surgery.
• I have made a slight change to the CB position. LSU kept Mansoor Delane and Ashton Stamps on the far side of the field, while DJ Pickett remained closer to the LSU sideline throughout the game.
• I have listed PJ Woodland as the NICKEL after being corrected by others, who have better eyes than I did during the Clemson game.
• NT Sydir Mitchell has been removed from the Depth Chart. BK said "There are standards that needed to be met, and those standards weren't met."
• You will notice that Jardin Gilbert is listed ahead of Harold Perkins at the STAR position.

ETA: BK provided injury updates in his SEC Teleconference availability.
Braelin Moore's status upgraded to "Probable." He practiced yesterday and will practice again today.
Solomon Thomas is out of the boot and a few weeks from being in a position where he can take reps.

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Are you saying Destyn Hill, Kyle Parker and Barion Brown are our top three receivers now?

No, I think I would agree with others here. I think they sent out their best run-blocking WRs first, and Destyn Hill is probably the strongest of all of them. But I don’t see DH as “the starter” over Zavion, for whom they have clearly designed a significant game plan.
I think Aaron Anderson is their #1 guy as evidenced by the fact that BK limited him in practice, which I take to imply that he is not in a competition (not even with Kyle Parker).
I do think Chris Hilton had a bad game (both physically and mentally), and Barion Brown may have beaten him out for now.
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No he did not.

Yes he did.
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Did Kaleb Jackson even play?

Yes, you can find him lead blocking (like a FB) for Zavion Thomas on one of his run plays.
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Excuse my ignorance but did Stamps see time?

Yes, he came in as the Nickel.
Dashawn Spears came in as Dime.
Interestingly, DJ Picket was on the field at CB2.
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I wouldn’t put much stock on who was in first plays.

While we can all agree with you, it’s worth noting that those first three WRs stayed in there for the first two drives, not merely the first two plays.
I apologize that the image is not crisp. It seems to be a problem with Flickr.
I have updated my roster based upon observations from the game.
• Jersey Numbers, Heights, and Weights have been updated.
• The observations were only helpful for discerning a 2-deep.
• There was no genuine injury report.

There were some additional surprises:
• All three WRs were a surprise.
• DJ Chester came in at LT briefly.
• Ju'Juan Johnson was RB2.
• PJ Woodland got the start over Ashton Stamps.
• The DEs were flip-flopped.

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Correct, no Ebun or Kency either at RB

I still see Ebun, but not Kency.
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Don't think Quad Wilson is on the team anymore

Thanks for the heads-up!
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Isn't Peyton Todd at Louisiana-Monroe?

Good catch, brother.
[Updated with gratitude to your sharper eyesight]

Here is the latest that we can discern from today's practice and Brian Kelly's post-practice interview.
• We got a two-deep from BK on the Offensive Line. This is reflected in the Depth Chart below. However, there is speculation that Carius Curne (LT2) could compete for a starting spot at RG, since Josh Thompson had a rough day, and DJ Chester (LG1) could compete at Center.
• BK was noncommittal at the WR spot, but he did define a 1A and 1B (two deep) at the position.
• Things remain even more cloudy at DT and SAF.

Updates:
• Transfer ratings have been updated to reflect the On3 Industry Ratings (not much changed).
• Incoming Freshmen jersey numbers have been updated.
• Ahmad Breaux is now wearing #16.
• I adjusted a only a few players' weights.

Methodology:
• This is not a prediction. I have tried to maintain objectivity to the best of my ability.
• I began with the bowl game depth chart from the end of last season.
• I updated with information from Spring Training.
• Walk-ons are placed at the bottom of their respective positions, even though sometimes they earn playing time before others on scholarship.
• Players will move up/down the Depth Chart based upon observations from YouTube videos, supported by the reports from those were present.

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Just reiterating that Chester will not be Starting ...at center. I know you're not saying He definitely will

Assuming there are no injuries and the incoming transfers grab starting spots, I suspect DJ Chester will take over the starting spot at LG with Paul Mubenga backing him up.

This “Day 3” Depth Chart only reflects my observations from watching various YouTube videos from the news outlets.
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Isn’t Nic Anderson a redshirt Sophomore?

Nope
Nic Anderson
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Somewhat confusing that there is a SAM & SAF(Star)

Yes, the STAR position will be manned by either a LB (SAM) or a Safety. I am separating them in my Depth Chart because it makes more sense to me to do so in the event that the player has to fill in at another position.

Notably, Austin Ausberry, who took 1st team reps at STAR, was observed practicing with the LBs, and he was the only non-LB to man the Star position in yesterday's team period.
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The gavel icon goes hard!

Ha! Glad you like it, brother.
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Thought Chester was moved to guard?

He was at RG on Day 1, but they have been swapping a lot of players around on the O-Line to give them different looks.
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Gilbert not observed at practice?

Correct.
Additionally, he traveled with the team to the bowl game, but he was not listed on the official Depth Chart. Perhaps he has an undisclosed injury.

ETA: See my update in the OP.
I updated my Depth Chart to add walk-ons and to provide additional clarity to the icons.

[Update: Glen West of Geaux247 stated that he observed Safety Jardin Gilbert “off to the side” with other injured players, including Harold Perkins.]

The following observations were made from watching multiple YouTube videos from various reporters.

[Update: I should have added an injury icon for Colin Hurley.]

Notes:
• LSU is preferring incumbent players over incoming transfers during this first week of practice.
• I did not see Safety Jardin Gilbert. An old report stated that he traveled with the team to the bowl game, but he was not listed on the official Depth Chart at that time. Perhaps there is an undisclosed injury.
• The absence of Jardin Gilbert has allowed for Tamarcus Cooley to be one of only 2 incoming transfers to start from Day 1 (DE Jack Pyburn).
• The DE situation is obviously going to take a while to figure out.
• I separate the SAM position from the SAF(star) position, even though it is the same position. I did this because the position can be manned by either a LB or a DB, and it makes sense in my mind to keep them separated in the event that they have to be moved to another spot.
• Safety Austin Ausberry was participating with the Linebackers during group period. He was the only DB to man the Star position.
• The 2nd rotation at WR was unclear in the videos. I spotted Nic Anderson in group drills, but the videos were zoomed in too much for me to see if he was playing the field side WR spot (and I presume he was).
• The boundary side DT position appears to be manned by Nose Tackle body types. This is normal for a 4-3 scheme, but it can be reversed in certain 3-4 Over/Under shifts that only appear to be a 4-3.