When Brian Kelly initially took the job at LSU, perhaps his most daunting task was to rebuild the roster.
That’s what this is, after all: a rebuild. Building takes time, it was clear the roster wouldn’t turn around overnight.
In a short time, Kelly and staff have done a good job of steering the ship in the right direction. LSU has been active in the transfer portal and has done what it can do on the high school trail.
With all the movement that has gone on, it was easy to miss some things. The roster looks wildly different now than it did in November.
Now that signing day is in the books, we have some time to take a look at how this team is positioned heading into 2022 and the future.
The Tigers look good at some positions such as defensive line and quarterback. There are also position groups that are trending up, such as linebacker and safety. Some question marks remain, though, like cornerback and offensive line.
The pandemic combined with the new transfer rules has presented challenges to managing a roster over the last couple of years, which often involves planning years in advance. Recent turbulence in the sport has forced coaches to adjust.
Here, we’ll focus on the outlook for the running game for the near future.