2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 68 Fitzgerald West Jr.

Fitzgerald West Jr., a three-star recruit from Lafayette, ended up playing on both sides of the ball for LSU as a freshman.

Going into the 2023 football season, LSU Wire will be looking at each player listed on the Tigers’ roster.

Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Brian Kelly this season.

It’s not easy to contribute as an offensive lineman as a true freshman, especially in the SEC. Fitzgerald West Jr., a three-star recruit from Lafayette ended up playing on both sides of the ball for LSU. Kelly found out that West is pretty good at defensive tackle. That’s where he will suit up this fall.

Fitzgerald West Jr. Preseason Player Profile