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Pair of LSU offensive lineman plan to return in 2024

The Tigers will be bringing four of five starting offensive linemen back in 2024.

LSU is set to return four of its five starters along the offensive line.

Both starting guards [autotag]Garrett Dellinger[/autotag] and [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] plan to return to Baton Rouge in 2024 despite being draft-eligible, they reportedly told On3’s Shea Dixon. With tackles [autotag]Emery Jones[/autotag] and [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] not being draft-eligible, center [autotag]Charles Turner[/autotag] is the only starter who won’t be back next season.

The pair has seen a lot of action in the last few seasons. Dellinger has started 23 of 34 games he’s appeared in over the last three seasons, including all 13 this past fall. Frazier, meanwhile, is a transfer from Florida International and has started all but one of the 26 games he’s appeared in since joining the Tigers in 2022.

LSU has seen some losses along the offensive line as [autotag]Lance Heard[/autotag] entered the portal and [autotag]Mason Lunsford[/autotag] retired, but it brings back a lot of starting experience and a promising young center in [autotag]DJ Chester[/autotag], who will likely replace Turner.

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Report: Will Campbell back at practice, Miles Frazier now missing time with illness

LSU could be dealing with some availability issues on the offensive line heading into the ReliaQuest Bowl.

LSU got some slightly concerning news on Friday as starting left tackle [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] missed practice while he battled the flu.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said Campbell was still expected to suit up in Monday’s ReliaQuest Bowl, and Saturday’s practice session provided an encouraging update as Campbell was back in action, according to The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander.

It wasn’t all good news along LSU’s offensive line, however, as right guard [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] missed Saturday’s practice as he is now dealing with an illness. In his place, Lunsford saw starting reps.

Frazier is a transfer from Florida International who has started 24 of the 25 games he’s appeared in since arriving at LSU in 2022.

If Frazier isn’t able to go, it would open the door for Lunsford to make his first start of the season. A graduate transfer addition this offseason from Maryland with multiple years of starting experience, he’s been relegated to a reserve role this fall and has appeared in just five games with no starts.

True freshman offensive tackle [autotag]Lance Heard[/autotag] would likely have made the start at right tackle with [autotag]Emery Jones[/autotag] shifting inside, but Heard did not make the trip to Tampa as he contemplates his future at LSU, [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said.

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Brian Kelly says Lance Heard will continue to rotate in on the offensive line

LSU will continue to rotate Lance Heard in as it begins SEC play.

LSU tried out some different things with its offensive line last weekend.

Five-star freshman [autotag]Lance Heard[/autotag] got plenty of time with the starters at right tackle. [autotag]Emery Jones[/autotag] would bump over to guard with [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] getting a breather.

Kelly said LSU will continue to use Heard, sticking with a similar rotation to the one it used against Grambling.

We know this staff isn’t afraid to play freshmen on the offensive line after [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] and [autotag]Emery Jones[/autotag] took over the tackle spots last year. Heard’s talent generated buzz throughout fall camp and we’re seeing it earn him playing time now.

The offensive line struggled in spots against Florida State. Saturday’s game with Mississippi State will be LSU’s first real test to see if this group improved over the last couple of weeks.

The Mississippi State game is where LSU made a statement last year after a 1-1 start. LSU finds itself in the same spot again as it looks to notch its first FBS win of the year.

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Could Lance Heard be LSU’s starting right tackle?

Lance Heard could be LSU’s starting right tackle come kickoff.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] isn’t afraid to throw a freshman into the fire on the offensive line.

Last year, from week three on, LSU was anchored by two freshman tackles up front with [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] and [autotag]Emery Jones[/autotag].

We could see another freshman take over a starting role this year. According to reports from the scrimmage on Saturday, five-star [autotag]Lance Heard[/autotag] took some snaps with the first-team at right tackle.

In this package, Jones bumped over to guard with [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] heading to the sideline.

Kelly and staff have been fans of Heard since arrived on campus. In the recruiting process, Kelly said Heard insisted on playing left tackle, even though Campbell will man that spot for a couple of years.

It’ll be a couple of years before Heard takes over the left tackle roll, but that comment was an insight into his confidence.

Earlier in camp, [autotag]Sai’Vion Jones[/autotag] said Heard was impressive against some of LSU’s best defenders. By all accounts, it sounds like Heard has more than earned his spot in this competition.

If Heard is ready to go, it offers a major boost to LSU’s depth up-front.

It allows Jones to be a swiss army knife for LSU’s offensive line. The Tigers might not be flush with options on the two-deep, but with Jones, Frazier, and [autotag]Garrett Dellinger[/autotag], LSU has three versatile linemen who can play almost anywhere.

There’s a natural trade-off if LSU rolls with Heard at right tackle. With an entire year under his belt, Jones has the experience that Heard doesn’t. That could be important with LSU gearing up to face one of the best pass rushers in the country Week 1.

With kickoff in two weeks, I wouldn’t bet on Heard getting the start, but it looks like he’ll be getting some playing time right away.

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2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 70 Miles Frazier

Miles Frazier started 14 games last fall at offensive guard.

Going into the 2023 football season, LSU Wire will be looking at each player listed on the Tigers’ roster.

Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Brian Kelly this season.

Miles Frazier came in from Florida International after a phenomenal season at left tackle in 2021, but he slid inside to an offensive guard spot and started in all 14 games for the Tigers last fall. His experience played a pivotal role in the Tigers’ success, and he should be a key piece on the offensive line this season.

Miles Frazier Preseason Player Profile

Senior bowl director offers high praise for LSU offensive linemen

The Senior Bowl director offered high praise for a couple of LSU offensive linemen.

A couple of LSU linemen are drawing attention as the season nears.

The executive director of the Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy, offered high praise for [autotag]Charles Turner[/autotag] and [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] in a Tweet earlier this week.

Nagy wrote center Turner “jumps off the tape with his twitch and excellent flexibility.”

He went on to highlight Turner’s quick feet and ability to recover.

On Frazier, Nagy said he fits the big gap-scheme prototype a team could target on day three.

Breakout freshmen like [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] and [autotag]Emery Jones[/autotag] received most of the discussion on LSU’s OL last year, sometimes leaving the work of Turner and Frazier unnoticed. But LSU had a lot of success staying ahead of the chains last year in large part due to the inside run game.

Turner missed some of spring practice and is in a competition with [autotag]Marlon Martinez[/autotag] for the starting job, but with what Turner showed in 2022, he’s the favorite to win it.

Frazier was the only LSU lineman to play in every game last year. He has two more years of eligibility left.

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LSU lands Maryland offensive line transfer with starting experience

Mason Lunsford started 26 games for the Terrapins in four years.

The Tigers added to what is already one of their more talented groups on Tuesday, signing Maryland offensive line transfer [autotag]Mason Lunsford[/autotag].

A native of Olney, Maryland, the 6-foot-7, 305-pound Lunsford played four years with the Terrapins, making 26 starts in 29 appearances. He started all 13 games at left guard as a sophomore in 2021, and he made 10 starts in 2022 while not allowing a sack on 381 pass-blocking opportunities.

LSU returns four of its five starters along the offensive line, including two starters on the interior in [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] and [autotag]Garrett Dellinger[/autotag]. Still, the Tigers lost a lot of their depth there to the portal and adding a player like Lunsford shores the group up quite a bit.

He will have two remaining years of eligibility.

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Garrett Dellinger undergoes hand surgery, likely to miss contest vs. Auburn

Dellinger is “doubtful” to play Saturday, per coach Brian Kelly.

The Tigers have seemingly found their best starting five along the offensive line, but that group is poised to see a shakeup heading into Saturday’s game against Auburn.

During the SEC coaches teleconference call on Wednesday, coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said that starting left guard [autotag]Garrett Dellinger[/autotag] is “doubtful” for Saturday’s road game after undergoing hand surgery. The injury doesn’t seem serious, and LSU should be able to get him back soon.

In the meantime, Kelly said the team will likely slide right guard [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] over to the left side, opening the door for veteran [autotag]Anthony Bradford[/autotag] to start on the right. Bradford has seen action at right guard in several games this season.

This is a young offensive line that features true freshmen starting at the left and right tackle spots. The Tigers have more experience on the interior, but that will be tested this weekend, assuming Dellinger is unable to go.

He is one of several Tigers players whose statuses range from questionable to doubtful heading into Saturday’s game.

This offensive line group has looked much improved since a rough outing in Week 1, and LSU will hope it can continue that success even with a starter likely unavailable.

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COLUMN: LSU might lose this week, and that’s okay

LSU might lose to Mississippi State on Saturday. Tiger fans should not overreact to a loss.

Conference play is once again upon us.

LSU will host Mike Leach and Mississippi State on Saturday night as the underdog. The Tigers aren’t supposed to be an underdog at home against MSU, right?

Well, these are different times, and LSU is in the midst of a rebuild.

A 65-17 win against Southern has helped reset the negative feelings that dwelled after the loss to Florida State. LSU begins conference play in a similar spot to where it began the season — with a lot of questions, but also a lot of potential. If the team that showed up in the fourth quarter against Florida State shows up against Mississippi State, LSU will win this game.

However, I’m not sure how wise it would be to count on that team to show up. That loss was just two weeks ago, and [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] might be a good coach, but he doesn’t have a magic wand.

LSU has made adjustments. [autotag]Jay Ward[/autotag] is now at the nickel spot and [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] will slide back to safety. We saw a new-look offensive line last week with [autotag]Charles Turner[/autotag] at center, [autotag]Garrett Dellinger[/autotag] at guard and [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] bumping over to right tackle.

On top of personnel adjustments, these coordinators should have a better understanding of these players and we should see improved playcalling. Even after the loss to Florida State, I said this LSU team is better than the one we have seen the last two years.

It still might not be enough. This is a hard league to play in. Mississippi State is a good team, but it’s far from the best LSU will see this year. Mike Leach has his program close to where he wants it to be while Kelly is rebuilding. These programs are on different planes right now, even if the teams are similar in ability.

My expectation is that LSU will lose this game. That’s okay.

Nobody wants to start 1-2, especially after the way 2020 and 2021 played out, but it’s part of the process. Mississippi State has experience. It’s a group that’s well-coached on both sides of the ball.

It’s not that LSU isn’t well-coached. I have faith in this coaching staff, but it’s going to take some time for LSU to be able to compete on a consistent basis. I think the players have bought in and I think this is a team committed to winning, but again, issues can’t be fixed overnight or one offseason.

I’m excited to see where this LSU team goes over the course of the year, but we should be prepared for a few more growing pains in the meantime.

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First impressions of LSU’s newcomers in Week 1

LSU had a lot of fresh faces take the field against Florida State. Here’s how they fared in their debuts.

There were a lot of fresh faces on the field for LSU in the opener. Aside from almost the entire coaching staff, returning starters were hard to find.

LSU’s entire cornerback group was new. [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] and [autotag]Noah Cain[/autotag] were making their LSU debuts. [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] started at left tackle as a true freshman, and we saw highly-touted transfer [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] get the start at left guard.

How these newcomers come into form over the course of the year will determine LSU’s season. They could begin to gel and this team could really start to improve. It also could take awhile, meaning there are more growing pains to come.

Let’s evaluate how LSU’s newcomers fared against Florida State.