A prize piece of LSU’s 2023 transfer portal haul is wide receiver [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag].
The 247Sports Composite ranked Anderson as the best recruit in the state of Louisiana in the class of 2022. The Edna Karr product was also considered a top-five receiver in the country.
After an injury-riddled 2022, Anderson returned home to wear the purple and gold.
At just 5-foot-9, he’s known for his elite speed and versatility. He’s the type of player LSU’s offense needs as it looks to generate more explosive plays.
[autotag]Mike Denbrock[/autotag] has discussed a need to get players in space with room to run in the passing game. Getting the ball to Anderson in space could lead to some big moments for LSU’s offense.
Anderson flashed that speed in practice, taking a screen from [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] and finding that extra gear.
5 to 1
A dangerous combination pic.twitter.com/Hc1a7YV4Dn
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 6, 2023
Speaking about Anderson, [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said they’ve only scratched the surface.
Aaron Anderson went through his first #LSU practice today. He certainly flashed speed and explosiveness.
"I think we've just scratched the surface in terms of what we can do with him," Brian Kelly said.
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) August 3, 2023
Anderson could also be of use on special teams. LSU struggled in the return game last year and if Anderson has sure hands back there, he might become one of the best kick and punt returners in the SEC.
Coming off an injury, you never know what to expect, but Anderson looks like he could be one of LSU’s primary targets behind [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag].
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