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Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) calls for the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
LSU football will meet Baylor in the Texas Bowl in just over a week. As usual, LSU’s roster will look different than it did in the regular season. That’s the norm for bowl games in this era.
LSU’s dealt with NFL draft opt-outs and players hitting the transfer portal. The most notable draft opt-outs are on the offensive line, where LSU will be without both tackles, Will Campbell and Emery Jones.
The status of guard Garrett Dellinger remains unclear, too, who has not played since leaving the Texas A&M loss with an ankle injury.
The opt-outs and injuries put LSU’s offensive line in a precarious spot entering the bowl game. The Tigers will be relying on inexperienced options to protect QB Garrett Nussmeier and pave the way for RBs Caden Durham and Josh Williams.
But despite the inexperience, the group remains talented. This will be a good chance for LSU to see where its young offensive linemen stand entering the offseason.
With the bowl game fast approaching, here’s what we expect the offensive line to look like when LSU takes on Baylor.
Left tackle Tyree Adams
Adams was a four-star recruit in LSU’s 2023 class. According to On3 and Rivals, he was a top-12 tackle in the class.
Adams played just three snaps in 2023 but saw more action in 2024. He missed a portion of the season with an injury before returning vs. Florida.
Adams is versatile and appeared at four different positions this season. Most of Adams’ action came at guard, but he played 11 snaps at left tackle in LSU’s blowout win over South Alabama.
With his 6’7′ frame, his future is likely at tackle. This is a chance for Adams to stake his claim on that role entering 2024.
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-22 20:49:00
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