When it comes to LSU’s secondary in 2024, the name of the game will be development.
The Tigers have some proven pieces, to be sure. Veteran transfer cornerback [autotag]Zy Alexander[/autotag] was a bright spot when healthy last season, while safety [autotag]Major Burns[/autotag] is coming off a career year and will be playing alongside an experienced transfer addition in [autotag]Jardin Gilbert[/autotag].
But elsewhere, LSU is hoping second-year players like [autotag]Ashton Stamps[/autotag] and [autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag] will take steps, and it could be relying on young players for depth as [autotag]PJ Woodland[/autotag] seems to be pushing for a starting spot on the outside as a true freshman.
Woodland isn’t the only true freshman defensive back to watch out for, though. Safety [autotag]Dashawn McBryde[/autotag] was the top-rated defensive back in the Tigers’ class, and the Denham Springs native was named the No. 24 freshman defensive back in the country this season by Phil Steele.
McBryde was a top-100 prospect nationally and the No. 3 player in Louisiana coming out of high school. It remains to be seen if he can see the field early, but he could be part of the safety rotation as a true freshman.
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