LSU wasn’t nearly as aggressive in the transfer portal this offseason as it had been the prior two years, but it still managed to land a few impactful players.
One of the biggest additions has been safety [autotag]Jardin Gilbert[/autotag], a Baton Rouge native who came in from Texas A&M. Gilbert considered the Tigers while playing high school ball right down the road at University High School, but he ultimately signed with the Aggies.
Gilbert said that is a decision he has come to regret, but he’s happy to be a part of the LSU program now.
“It’s a decision that I should’ve made in the beginning,” Gilbert said. “I’m grown enough to admit it. But it’s a blessing to be back home around my brothers and my family. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
Gilbert has appeared in all six games this season, starting two of them. He’s made 15 tackles, notched half a sack and forced a fumble while intercepting a pass and defending three more.
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