A lot of the hype surrounding LSU’s offense this offseason has to do with returning quarterback [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag], who is viewed as a potential Heisman candidate.
However, much of the reason expectations are so high for Daniels is a talented receiving corps that returns a lot of key pieces from a year ago. Headlined by [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag], who led the SEC in receptions and finished second in receiving yards in 2022, this could be one of the top wideout units in college football.
There were some losses, but Nabers is still joined by a group that includes Kyren Lacey, [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag], [autotag]Chris Hilton[/autotag], [autotag]Landon Ibieta[/autotag] and Alabama transfer [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag], in addition to several true freshmen.
Pro Football Focus ranked that group eighth nationally.
The leader of LSU’s receiving corps is Malik Nabers, who’s a top-five wide receiver in college football and is a monster after the catch. His 21 forced missed tackles on receptions in 2022 was fifth among Power Five receivers.
Mason Taylor also returns at tight end after a stellar true freshman season. Last year, his 217 yards after the catch were only behind Brock Bowers among SEC tight ends. The Tigers also bring back Brian Thomas Jr. and Kyren Lacy, who were the No. 4 and No. 5 receivers a year ago. Aaron Anderson also transferred in from Alabama and was the No. 4 wide receiver recruit in the 2022 class.
As for the 2023 cycle, LSU brings in a couple of top-100 recruits in wide receivers Jalen Brown and Shelton Sampson Jr.
Though not a wideout, Taylor is a major weapon in the passing offense as well and could be poised for a breakout season as a true sophomore. Brown and Sampson could be candidates to make an impact as true freshmen, as well.
This is a promising group, and it should allow Daniels to lead one of the better passing offenses in the country.
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