LSU returns a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, but if there’s one position group that remains a pretty big question mark, it’s the secondary.
The Tigers lost a good bit there, and though they return their starting safeties, things will look different at the cornerback spots with a number of transfer portal and recruiting additions.
Speaking to the media, defensive coordinator [autotag]Matt House[/autotag] praised the play of the group so far.
“Yeah, I think guys are still competing for roles at this point.” House said, according to 247Sports’ Bryce Koon. “You know you see good things out of them, but what we are looking for is consistency. Day in and day out exhibiting our traits and really being the guy that you can count on every snap.
“We have had some guys that flashed with Duce (Chestnut) putting together some strong practices this week…I think Duce is just a “heady” player, he’s got a unique skill set for baiting players and you can just tell he has played a lot of football. You know [autotag]Ashton Stamps[/autotag] is growing up really fast and [autotag]Zy Alexander[/autotag] has done some good things, but overall we just have to grow.”
Alexander is a particularly interesting player. A standout at Southeastern Louisiana, there were questions about whether the FCS transfer would be able to cut it in the SEC. However, he’s impressed in camp and seems to be in line to win a starting job on the outside.
“I think it is his length and then just how smart he is,” House said of Alexander. “He’s just a really smart player and that is a trait that we value. You can tell he is a high school quarterback and then you add in his length, which really helps him on the edge.”
House also praised true freshman [autotag]Ashton Stamps[/autotag], who seems to be shining in camp and could be earning himself a role in the rotation.
The Tigers have a lot of new faces in the defensive backfield, but they also have a lot of talent. That group remains a question, but House seems confident in the strides it is taking.
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