LSU isn’t returning a ton of experience at linebacker but did add some in the transfer portal with the addition of [autotag]Omar Speights[/autotag].
According to defensive coordinator [autotag]Matt House[/autotag], that added experience is making a difference in the linebacker room.
“I love Omar’s approach,” House said in a press conference Tuesday, “The focus he comes in with, the attention to detail he has in his work.”
House said Speights might not be the vocal guy, but is when he needs to be on the field.
“He does a great job modeling, to that whole room, and to Harold (Perkins),” House said.
Speights began his career at Oregon State, where he was an all-conference performer with the Beaver defense.
Speights’ arrival comes as LSU is trying to develop [autotag]Harold Perkins[/autotag] into a traditional inside linebacker. Perkins emerged as a star last year due to his ability to play the edge and tackle in space. He didn’t see much time stacked inside.
House said Perkins came to LSU to learn how to play linebacker, and that’s what they’ve been working on in the spring.
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