Going into the 2020 season, the LSU football defensive line has solid depth replacing the lost starters from a season ago. Tyler Shelvin, Neil Farrell and Glen Logan all return and will likely be the base of the defensive front in new defensive coordinator Bo Pelini’s 4-3 defensive scheme.
But, one freshman that is garnering attention on the line is Jacobian Guillory. The 6-foot-2, 344-pound defensive lineman is expected to play a role on the Tigers’ front line this season.
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Coming out of Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, Guillory was one of the top prospects in the entire state ranking as the No. 6 overall prospect by 247Sports.
During his senior season of high school, Guillory totaled 76 tackles, 57 solo tackles, 27 tackles for loss to go along with seven sacks and two forced fumbles.
He was a two-time state champion at Alexandria High as a powerlifter and was rated as a four-star prospect during his recruitment. A three-sport athlete in football, track and field and powerlifting, Guillory certainly has the attributes to be the next great defensive lineman for the Tigers.
The highly-touted freshman defensive big man has been raved about ever since he stepped foot on campus in Baton Rouge. In the weight room, Guillory has squatted 740 pounds, benched 370 and deadlifted 625 pounds.
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When the Tigers need assurance in crucial down situations on defense, Guillory could step in and help earn a stop to get the Tigers’ offense the ball back in their possession.
Losing Rashard Lawrence and a few other great talents off the defensive front stings for LSU, but with a talented freshman in Guillory to compliment the starters, the Tigers should exceed expectations up front defensively.
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