The Tigers will once again be undergoing a full-on rebuild of the secondary this offseason, but they won’t have to start from scratch.
On Friday, starter [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] announced that he would be returning to LSU for one more season. A transfer from Arkansas, Brooks began the 2022 seasons as a starter at corner before eventually swapping spots with [autotag]Jay Ward[/autotag] and moving to safety.
He started 12 games and appeared in all 13, totaling 61 tackles (two for loss), a sack, a forced fumble, four pass deflections and an interception, which sealed the win over Auburn.
“Normally, this is where you hear the part about moving on to the next chapter, but I believe my story in Baton Rouge is not over,” Brooks said. “I will continue on this Path to Greatness at LSU for one more year. I want to close this chapter the right way alongside my brothers and Tiger Nation.”
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— Gregory Brooks (@Gbrooks5_) December 24, 2022
Between transfers and the exits of [autotag]Mekhi Garner[/autotag] and Ward for the draft (plus the expected exit of [autotag]Joe Foucha[/autotag]), LSU will definitely have a new-look secondary next year. But Brooks should bring a much-needed veteran presence to the room.
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