LSU’s secondary has been a subject of some concern through the first two games of the 2024 season, but it got a major piece back for last week’s game against Nicholls.
Cornerback [autotag]Zy Alexander[/autotag], who was one of LSU’s most reliable defenders last fall before a torn ACL ended his campaign, made his return to the field and saw rotational action, most of it coming at safety.
The Tigers are taking it slow with Alexander and plan to ease him back in. On Monday, coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said he thinks the team can get 30-35 snaps out of Alexander.
For his part, Alexander just said he was excited to be back on the field.
“I’m feeling good to be back out there,” he said. “It’s been a long process, but I’m just grateful and blessed to be back out there.”
The transfer from Southeastern Louisiana was a pleasant surprise for the Tigers last season, and he could help with what ails the secondary at the moment.
The Tigers are still figuring things out rotationally in the secondary, but after playing 34 snaps on Saturday night, Alexander — who had 44 tackles, two picks and seven pass breakups last fall — seems poised to play an increased role in the coming weeks.
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