With a 1,100-yard rusher at quarterback in [autotag]Jayden Daniels [/autotag]moving on, it’s clear that LSU will need to get more out of its stable of running backs in 2024.
Back are veterans [autotag]Josh Williams[/autotag] and [autotag]John Emery Jr.[/autotag], who withdrew from the transfer portal, as well as sophomore [autotag]Kaleb Jackson[/autotag], who impressed during his rookie campaign.
But LSU also adds a freshman to that mix who could make an immediate impact in [autotag]Caden Durham[/autotag]. The four-star 2024 signee from Duncanville, Texas, was a top-100 prospect coming out of high school, and Phil Steele ranked him as the No. 11 running back in his preseason freshmen rankings.
It will be a battle for carries as a true freshman, but LSU has utilized a varied running back rotation over the last two seasons under [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag], and it’s hard to imagine he doesn’t see some action as a first-year this fall.
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