LSU has now lost two veterans along the defensive line to the NFL draft as defensive tackle [autotag]Jordan Jefferson[/autotag] announced his intention to go pro. His decision to enter the draft is mostly a formality as he had exhausted his eligibility in five seasons of college football.
A transfer addition this past offseason from West Virginia, where he started 17 games, Jefferson was mostly expected to be a rotational player behind [autotag]Maason Smith[/autotag] and [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag]. However, when Wingo went down midway through the season, Jefferson became a regular starter.
He ultimately started six of the 13 games he appeared in during his lone season in Baton Rouge.
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— Jordan Jefferson (@_JJefferson_95) January 3, 2024
Despite playing a diminished role, Jefferson finished 2023 with a career-high in tackles with 36 (seven for loss) with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
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