As expected, LSU will be getting one of its impact defenders back on the field. Defensive tackle [autotag]Maason Smith[/autotag] announced he’s fully cleared to return to football.
Smith tore his ACL while celebrating a stop on the first drive of the 2022 season opener against Florida State.
It was a blow to a Tiger defense that expected Smith to be a breakout star last fall. The injury put that plan on hold but the expectations remain the same entering 2023.
A five-star recruit, Smith’s talent was evident as a true freshman in 2021. He recorded four sacks and five tackles for loss in limited time.
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— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) May 21, 2023
#LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith announced he's been cleared to return to football. Expectation has been for Smith to become a national star this year if healthy.
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) May 21, 2023
Smith getting cleared now will allow him to participate in summer workouts and fall camp. He joins an LSU defensive front that includes third-team All-American [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag] and a slew of Power Five transfers.
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