Coming into the year, we knew wide receiver was a strength for LSU. The Tigers could have the best group in the SEC. When you have a pass-catching group that deep, it’s tough to spread the ball around to everyone.
One guy that is waiting on a breakout game in 2022 is sophomore [autotag]Jack Bech[/autotag]. When asked about Bech’s involvement in the offense, Kelly said they want to get him the ball more.
Bech caught 43 passes as a freshman last fall. LSU had a handful of talented freshman at wide receiver in 2021, and Bech was the most consistent. He was a reliable presence in the slot who ran well with the ball after the catch.
Through three games in 2022, Bech has caught just two passes on three targets. Every snap he’s played has come in the slot. Against Mississippi State, Bech was on the field for just three pass snaps.
Asked about #LSU receiver Jack Bech, Brian Kelly said: “As coaches, we’ve got to get him more involved. That’s going to begin to take place this weekend.”
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) September 21, 2022
[autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag] has been drawing a ton of attention from defenses. This has allowed chances for some of LSU’s other receivers.
[autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag] has really taken a step forward since last year. The sophomore was listed as a starter in the depth chart prior to the Florida State game and has caught nine passes on 10 targets.
[autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] has continued to emerge as a dynamic threat, and late in the game against Mississippi State became [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag]’ go-to on third down. [autotag]Jaray Jenkins[/autotag], the veteran of the group, has three touchdowns on the year.
It’ll be interesting to see where Bech fits into this equation and how LSU gets him the ball more. LSU could use a guy that moves the chains over the middle of the field, and Bech could emerge to fill that role.
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