The LSU Tigers put together a product like no other on the football field last year, with practically unrivaled talent at nearly every position.
This year, the Tigers enter the season with some exciting players to watch, but they’re going to need to step up in a big way in order for the team to come anywhere close to the level of success it reached in 2019.
Two of LSU’s most highly-touted players still on the roster both made the cut when USA TODAY released its Preseason 2020 All-SEC team this week.
Sophomore cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was a unanimous decision in the defensive back category, while senior safety JaCoby Stevens was voted in at defensive back as well.
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No members of the LSU offense received recognition, though two Mississippi State Bulldogs the team will be up against to open the season did make the cut.
Here’s a look at the complete list:
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Kyle Trask, Florida
Running back: Najee Harris, Alabama*
Running back: Kylin Hill, Mississippi State
Wide receiver: DeVonta Smith, Alabama*
Wide receiver: George Pickens, Georgia
Tight end: Kyle Pitts, Florida*
Offensive line : Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
Offensive line: Drake Jackson, Kentucky
Offensive line: Trey Smith, Tennessee*
Offensive line: Landon Dickerson, Alabama
Offensive line: Darian Kinnard, Kentucky
Placekicker: Brent Cimaglia, Tennessee
All-purpose: Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
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DEFENSE
Defensive line: Big Kat Bryant, Auburn
Defensive line: LaBryan Ray, Alabama
Defensive line: Bobby Brown III, Texas A&M
Defensive line: (tie) Aaron Sterling, South Carolina
Defensive line: (tie) Kobie Whiteside, Missouri
Linebacker: Dylan Moses, Alabama*
Linebacker: K.J. Britt, Auburn
Linebacker: Nick Bolton, Missouri
Defensive back: Derek Stingley Jr., LSU*
Defensive back: Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
Defensive back: Richard LeCounte, Georgia
Defensive back: JaCoby Stevens, LSU
Punter: Max Duffy, Kentucky
* Unanimous choice
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PRESEASON HONORS
Coach of the year: Dan Mullen, Florida
Player of the year: Najee Harris, Alabama
Newcomer of the year: K.J. Costello, Mississippi State
LSU opens the season against the Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Tiger Stadium at 2:30 p.m. CST.
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