LSU football cornerback DJ Pickett will make an immediate impact in 2025. The five-star freshman was one of LSU’s most talented defenders the moment he arrived on campus. But he’s not the only freshman with a chance to see the field.
LSU safety CJ Jimcoily could eventually earn a spot in the rotation, too. Jimcoily was a three-star in the finals Rivals Industry Rankings of 2025 — not the exact profile of a guy who plays right away in the SEC. But Jimcoily’s strong early impression, along with LSU’s depth concerns at safety, could work in Jimcoily’s favor.
Jimcoily is playing the STAR position in Blake Baker’s defense. Harold Perkins has a strong grip on the starting spot, but down the depth chart, it’s wide open.
While the Industry Rankings had Jimcoily as a three-star, Rivals was high on Jimcoliy, ranking the Nashville product as a four-star and No. 13 at his position.
At 6-foot-3, Jimcoily has the size you want in a safety/linebacker hybrid. It’s exactly what Baker is looking for at the STAR spot. I wouldn’t expect Jimcoily to play a lot, or even at all, early. But as LSU enters the stretch and depth is tested, LSU might need the freshman.
LSU wasn’t afraid to rely on true freshman defenders in 2024. If a guy is ready, Brian Kelly and Baker will put them on the field. Jimcoily could be playing a role when games matter in November.
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