Top 101 LSU football players of all time: Honorable mentions

Before we reveal the top 10, here are some guys that just missed the cut.

Before we arrive at the final installment of our top 101 LSU football player rankings, I wanted to take some time to look at honorable mentions.

All of these names made my first cut of the list and have strong arguments to be included. Anytime a long list is being composed, it’s tough to find separation after looking at the best of the best.

The only spot on the whole list I didn’t have to think twice about was No. 1, and it’s possible I eventually lend some second thought to that, too. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the guys who just barely missed the cut.

LSU football all-time roster: Coaches, kickers and specialists

See which coaching and special teams legends made the cut in our all-time LSU football roster.

Special teams can be a bit of an afterthought at times, but that shouldn’t be the case. After all, special teams can be an equalizer for less talented teams and a thorn in the side of otherwise elite ones.

We’ve seen countless examples of special teams making — or breaking (see: kick-six) — teams’ title hopes over the years. When looking at LSU’s history, there’s no shortage of impact special teams contributors.

We’ll take a look at the best in this breakdown, as well as the top coaches who have come through the Tigers’ program over the years.

Check out LSU’s all-time offense and defense.

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