LSU announced its special jersey assignments for the 2023 season, and defensive tackle [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag] will wear the No. 18 jersey this fall. He’ll take over from [autotag]BJ Ojulari[/autotag], an edge rusher and second-round pick who wore it in 2022.
With Wingo being the next player to carry on the legacy, a former No. 18 took to social media to congratulate him in star fullback [autotag]Jacob Hester[/autotag]. A player at LSU from 2004-07, Hester received the jersey in his senior season as he led the Tigers to a national championship.
Wingo will hope to become the latest No. 18 bearer to lead LSU to the promised land.
Let’s geauxxxx @WingoMekhi! Welcome to the club brother. Something feels right about the 1️⃣8️⃣ being in the trenches this year. #GeauxTigers https://t.co/63NChLO8Pi
— Jacob Hester (@JacobHester18) August 26, 2023
A transfer from Missouri, Wingo was elevated to the starting lineup after Maason Smith suffered a season-ending injury in the first game. He ultimately picked up All-SEC honors as he had a fantastic campaign, and he should lead one of the best interior defensive lines in the league.
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