There are few questions about the depth chart at the top of LSU’s offense. At wide receiver, LSU’s managed a stable trio throughout the offseason. [autotag]Kyren Lacy[/autotag], [autotag]CJ Daniels[/autotag] and [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag] took starting jobs early and didn’t look back.
But at the second level, the answers weren’t so clear. LSU has several players who could make a case to be WR4. We now have some clarity. With Hilton questionable for Saturday’s season-opener against USC, [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said the next man up is sophomore [autotag]Kyle Parker[/autotag].
Parker filled in for Hilton at practice and Kelly said he had a strong camp. Parker entered college as a strong route runner, giving him the tools to play early. It was tough to get on the field as a freshman, especially with the strength LSU had at receiver, but now the chance is there.
LSU signed a talented bunch of receivers in 2023. By the end of the year, there were some signs Parker separated from the group. That included playing six snaps in the bowl game against Wisconsin.
Brian Kelly says Kyle Parker would step in at WR3 if Hilton isn’t good to go.
The #LSU RS-Fresh was impressive last Wednesday in place of Chris Hilton during what was his best day of practice through Fall Camp. pic.twitter.com/qhHNhLqB01
— The Jordy Culotta Show (@CulottaShow) August 26, 2024
Parker is still waiting on his first college target, but it sounds like the wait may not be much longer. Along with Parker, expect [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag] and [autotag]Zavion Thomas[/autotag] to be in the mix. Both players offer playmaking ability with the ball in their hands.
If LSU is forced to move further down the depth chart, sophomore [autotag]Shelton Sampson Jr.[/autotag] is still waiting on his chance, too.
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