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Should LSU be worried about five-star Jahkeem Stewart going out of state?

Jahkeem Stewart is one of the best prospects in the state of Louisiana. Should LSU worry about him heading elsewhere?

LSU rarely lets elite talent leave Louisiana. When there’s a five-star in the boot, more often than not, they end up at LSU.

Last year, LSU signed [autotag]Dominick McKinley[/autotag] and [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag]. Both five stars and the two best players the state had to offer.

LSU is hoping to do the same in 2025. The Tigers already have two of Louisiana’s top three players committed, but DL [autotag]Jahkeem Stewart[/autotag] remains on the board.

Stewart was previously the top-ranked overall prospect in the class of 2026 before reclassifying to 2025. Still, Stewart is a “can’t miss” prospect. If you saw how LSU looked up front in the loss to Alabama, you saw why LSU needs a guy like Stewart.

The transfer portal is nice, but the most effective way to build an elite defensive line is to get blue-chip players in at the high school level and develop those guys. LSU hasn’t done that in recent years.

Even the Tigers’ best pass rusher now, Bradyn Swinson, is a transfer. You won’t find five Swinson’s in the portal, which makes it critical to land talent right out of high school.

Stewart is far from an LSU lock. The On3 Prediction Machine still has LSU in front of Oregon, Ohio State, and USC. But if I was taking LSU or the field, I’d take the field.

Stewart was on campus for the Alabama game. Prior to the visit, On3 wrote LSU “had some ground to make up.”

The momentum doesn’t seem to be in LSU’s favor with this one, but at the end of the day, Stewart is a top prospect out of New Orleans and that always gives LSU a chance.

But I don’t think LSU fans should feel great about this one right now.

Brian Kelly’s staff has recruited Louisiana in his time at LSU so missing out on Stewart shouldn’t defined Kelly’s efforts in Louisiana, but it would reflect poorly on LSU if it can’t close out on an elite prospect at a position of need.

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Instant Analysis: LSU collapses in second half, suffers first SEC loss against Texas A&M

It was a tale of two halves for the Tigers in Saturday night’s frustrating loss to Texas A&M.

It was a tale of two halves for LSU on Saturday night against Texas A&M.

The Tigers dominated the first half and looked like they were on the way to a statement win on the road. But TAMU completely reversed the script in the second half, outscoring them 31-6 as it ultimately pulled away to win 38-23 and hand coach Brian Kelly’s team its first SEC loss as well as a severe blow to its College Football Playoff hopes.

LSU captured the early momentum on the road, taking a 3-0 lead before a fumble from star Aggies running back Le’Veon Moss deep in their own territory set it up with excellent field position. The Tigers’ offense cashed in with an excellent throw and catch from [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] to [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] to extend the lead to 10-0.

However, Texas A&M responded with an impressive drive to get on the board as Moss made up for the fumble with a touchdown to get on the board.

LSU had a chance to push its lead back up to 10, but a dropped touchdown from [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag], who mistimed his attempt to high-point a ball in the endzone in his first target of the season, brought out the field goal unit. From 48 yards out, [autotag]Damian Ramos[/autotag] missed just to the right as the Tigers wasted a scoring opportunity.

However, they wouldn’t waste their next possession. After starting at the 10, Nussmeier found [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag] on a quick slant, and he did the rest as he hit a gap and found paydirt 75 yards later, outrunning the entire Aggie secondary.

LSU had the momentum entering the second half but missed some opportunities. Ramos missed another long field goal before halftime, and early in the third quarter, [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] threw an ugly interception to set the Aggies up with excellent field position.

After a 6 of 18 start for Conner Weigman, Mike Elko opted for a quarterback change to the more mobile Marcel Reed, and they quickly capitalized and cut the deficit to three. LSU had a chance to answer on the ensuing drive, but more special teams mishaps cost it as an early snap ruined the timing on Ramos’ kick, which couldn’t even be attempted.

TAMU responded with a quick touchdown drive led and capped off by Reed, giving it its first lead of the game. Things went from bad to worse as Nussmeier, who was excellent in the first half, tossed his second interception to give the Aggies great field position again. Though a penalty took a touchdown off the board, Texas A&M ultimately found the end zone to extend the lead to 11.

With their backs against the wall, the Tigers had to respond. Nussmeier made a few gutsy throws to lead them down the field, and after a touchdown pass to [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag] was ruled short at the one, Nussmeier did it himself on a sneak to cut the deficit back to one score. However, the two-point conversion attempt to cut it to three was no good, and LSU still faced a five-point deficit.

However, it ultimately didn’t matter. Once Reed entered the game, the Tiger defense couldn’t get off the field. On the following drive, Reed connected with Noah Thomas for a 54-yard gain, and Moss quickly scored again to push the lead to 12, the biggest lead of the game to that point for either team.

The offense got the ball back, but a well-read check down was intercepted, Nussmeier’s third of the game, and while Texas A&M couldn’t quite deliver the dagger, it hit a field goal to push the lead to 15 and make things difficult for the Tigers.

LSU turned the ball over on downs, officially ending any hope of a comeback. After dominating the first half, Nussmeier was just 11 of 24 in the second along with his three turnovers. He was also sacked twice and faced the most pressure he has all season, though he still managed 405 yards on 50 attempts with 50% completion.

Nussmeier had to lead the way on offense as there was no ground game to speak of. LSU totaled just 24 yards on 23 carries.

Defensively, it was a disastrous second half. The Tigers allowed 229 yards in the final two quarters and 376 overall. The Aggies ran for 242 yards and five touchdowns, with Reed accounting for 62 of those yards and three of those touchdowns.

It’s an ugly loss for an LSU team that seemed to have turned the corner in recent weeks. Now, it will have the week off to refocus before hosting Alabama in what has become a must-win game.

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LSU to get 5-star freshman Trey’Dez Green more time at receiver

LSU will look to get five-star Trey’Dez Green on the field more, even if it means playing him at receiver.

LSU’s depth at wide receiver is being tested. [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag] is yet to return from injury and freshman [autotag]Kyle Parker[/autotag] is out for the year. On top of that, [autotag]CJ Daniels[/autotag] missed the Ole Miss game but is expected to be back this week.

LSU got another scare when [autotag]Kyren Lacy[/autotag] went down for a moment, holding his knee, but he was soon to return.

Still, LSU is looking at options to build out its pass-catching depth. LSU head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said five-star freshman tight end [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag] will see more time at receiver.

LSU wants Green on the field and Kelly said LSU can remove the complexities of the tight end position by putting Green out wide.

“He’s a talented player. We saw him on the touchdown, how easy it is for him to flash his hands and catch the football,” Kelly said, “He just gives us more versatility.”

Green is 6-7 and was a five-star recruit in the 2024 class. He played just three snaps in LSU’s win over Ole Miss but had a 12-yard touchdown to put LSU on the board. On the year, Green has three catches for 22 yards and a score.

The talent is undeniable and as LSU progresses further into the year, more depth is needed. Green can provide that on offense.

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Instant analysis from LSU’s thrilling overtime win over Ole Miss

The Tigers survived to win an instant classic against Ole Miss in overtime.

Ole Miss entered Saturday night’s game looking for its first win at Tiger Stadium since 2008. After a wild game that couldn’t be decided after four quarters, the Rebels are still searching for that win as LSU survived an instant classic thanks to a dart from [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] to [autotag]Kyren Lacy[/autotag] to win the game in overtime, 29-26.

It was a rough start offensively for the Tigers. They couldn’t run the ball, totaling just 33 yards on 13 carries in the first half while [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] completed just 11 of 26 passes with an unlucky interception on a tip drill.

Ole Miss had its own issues capitalizing, coming away with zero points on two early red zone trips after a missed field goal and failed fourth-down conversion. But the Rebels still managed to move the ball and jumped out to a 10-0 lead.

LSU would get on the board with a nice drive capped off by a touchdown pass to [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag], and though Ole Miss scored again to push its lead back to 10, the Tigers had a chance late in the second quarter but a touchdown pass to [autotag]Zavion Thomas[/autotag] was called back as LSU settled for a field goal.

It got another chance on an Ole Miss fumble in the final minute but once again had to settle for a [autotag]Damian Ramos[/autotag] field goal as it went into the locker room facing a 17-13 deficit.

LSU got into scoring position early in the third quarter on a big pass play to [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag], but the drive stalled and Ramos missed a kick. The Rebels responded with a field goal drive of their own, but LSU would answer with another Ramos kick to cut it to 20-16 with just over a minute left in the third quarter.

The teams traded interceptions in the fourth quarter, and Ole Miss was ultimately able to extend its lead to seven in the final minutes.

Facing a do-or-die drive, Nussmeier came up clutch. On fourth and five from the 23-yard line, he found Anderson with the game on the line for a game-tying touchdown with 27 seconds to play. That forced overtime after a [autotag]Whit Weeks[/autotag] sack on a Hail Mary attempt halted Ole Miss’ potential game-winner.

After some procedural penalties to start the overtime period, Ole Miss had to settle for a field goal. The Tigers took over knowing a touchdown would win it, and it took only one play for Nussmeier to deliver just that, finding Lacy in the end zone in one-on-one coverage for the game-winner.

It wasn’t the most efficient game for Nussmeier, who completed just 22 of 51 passes with a pair of interceptions. But he also threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns, including the decisive score in overtime. Lacy finished with 111 yards and a score on five catches.

It wasn’t a banner day for the defense, which allowed 464 yards, but the Tigers managed to keep the Rebels from scoring touchdowns, giving the offense a chance. Twelve penalties for more than 100 yards and two turnovers of its own didn’t help the Ole Miss cause.

The win keeps LSU’s College Football Playoff hopes alive, and the Tigers will look to keep the momentum going when they travel to face Arkansas next weekend.

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Watch LSU TE Trey’Dez Green score first career touchdown

Trey’Dez Green delivered LSU’s first touchdown against Nicholls, which also marked the first of his Tigers career.

With LSU facing Nicholls in its home opener on Saturday night, it presented an opportunity for some young players to make an impact.

True freshman tight end [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag] saw some early snaps in the game, and he took advantage. On the Tigers’ second drive, he caught a touchdown pass on a play-action throw from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier — his first in an LSU uniform.

The Jackson, Louisiana, native was one of the top players in LSU’s 2024 class, and at 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, he’s also expected to play basketball for the Tigers.

Here’s his first career score from Saturday night’s game.

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LSU will hope the touchdown is the first of many for Green, who could see a bigger role as his freshman campaign goes on.

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LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green named preseason freshman All-American by On3

LSU freshman tight-end Trey’Dez Green could make an immediate impact in 2024.

LSU freshman tight end [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag] made a strong impression when he made his fall camp debut. Green was a five-star and the top-ranked tight end in the 2024 recruiting class. So far, he’s looked the part.

Green has the tools to make an immediate impact and it’s led to On3 naming Green a freshman preseason All-American.

“He’s a plus athlete and is a considerable mismatch in jump ball situations. Green is already getting in the mix in two tight end sets and it looks to be a great compliment to [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] at LSU,” On3 wrote.

On3 noted Green is showing encouraging signs as a blocker, something that wasn’t always a given when he left high school.

“Tight end is a position that’s not the easiest to make an impact as a true freshman, but based off the positive reviews of Green thus far, it looks like he could be poised to make an impact in Baton Rouge,” On3 said.

Green will have to battle for some playing with Taylor and [autotag]Ka’Morreun Pimpton[/autotag] also in the room, but LSU will find ways to get its playmakers on the field. If he shows an ability to come up big, especially in the red zone, he’ll get his chances.

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LSU’s tight end room continues to trend up with 2025 recruiting class

LSU’s 2025 recruiting class ensures LSU’s tight end room remains one of the nation’s best.

LSU’s tight end room saw immediate improvement when [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] arrived at LSU. Kelly programs have a history of producing tight ends and it helped that former LSU OC [autotag]Mike Denbrock[/autotag] oversaw the position directly.

[autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2022. That December, LSU beefed the room up more, signing two blue-chip tight ends, including [autotag]Ka’Morreun Pimpton[/autotag]. In the 2024 cycle, LSU signed [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag], the top tight end in the class.

Now with the 2025 class taking form, LSU is continuing the trend. Last week, three-star tight end [autotag]Mike Tyler[/autotag] committed to LSU, giving LSU its second tight end of the class. He joins four-star [autotag]JD LaFleur[/autotag], who committed over a year ago.

LSU positioned itself to have one of the top tight end cores in the country this year with Taylor, Pimpton and Green,

Pimpton and Green are sill underclassmen but reports indicate they’re ready to make an impact this fall. Even if Taylor declares for the draft after a good year, LSU’s 2025 class ensures this group will remain one of most talented in the FBS next year.

Tight end play wasn’t always a highlight at LSU. The Tigers have had plenty of tight ends that get it done in the run game, but it’s hard to remember a time when the tight end group posed this big of a threat in the receiving game.

The personnel led LSU to roll with some 12 personnel and even experiment with 13 personnel in this camp.

Kelly used those looks a lot at Notre Dame and with the future looking bright, multiple tight end sets could be a staple at LSU these next few years.

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3-star LSU tight end target announces commitment date

A three-star LSU target announced his decision date.

A three-star tight end announced his commitment date and set his top three this week, with LSU making the cut.

Per On3, [autotag]Mike Tyler[/autotag] out of South Carolina will decide between LSU, Duke and West Virginia and the choice will be announced on Aug. 17.

At 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Tyler fits the mold of tight end LSU’s signed in recent years. The Tigers have put a premium on athletic tight ends who can make an impact in the passing game, such as [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag] and [autotag]Kamorreun Pimpton[/autotag].

“I am working to make my final decision. The relationships with the position coach, the offense and who I feel can develop me best for the NFL are things I am still thinking about,” Tyler told On3.

According to On3’s prediction machine, LSU is the heavy favorite with a 95.3% chance of landing Tyler.

Tyler would be the second tight end to join LSU’s 2025 class, adding to four-star [autotag]JD LaFleur[/autotag] who committed over a year ago.

The class is already in the top three in the nation, but LSU is just below some other teams from a volume standpoint. Adding Tyler would help beef up the class and give LSU its 22nd commit.

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Brian Kelly discusses whether 5-star freshman TE Trey’Dez Green can make an immediate impact

Brian Kelly offered his thoughts on if five-star tight end Trey’Dez Green can make an immediate impact.

LSU’s five-star tight end [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag] is generating buzz as the Tigers fall camp gets underway.

Green was the top tight end in the 2023 class and LSU’s second highest-rated recruit, only behind five-star defensive tackle [autotag]Dominick McKinley[/autotag].

Head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] was asked about the impact Green can make as a true freshman and had this to say.

“Well, he certainly looks the part. Controls his body really well, has a great deal of confidence. He doesn’t look out of place in any shape or form from a physical standpoint,” Kelly said.

It’s not just the physical aspect, Kelly also offered praise for the progress Green is making on the mental side of things.

“He’s picked things up very well for a guy who’s not played this game very long, it’s coming to him, I don’t want to say easy, but it has not been a very difficult transition for him and that all bodes well for players who are in their first year.” Kelly said.

Kelly pumped the breaks a little bit, saying it’s too early to tell if Green will play in year one, but said Green’s combo of skills is promising.

LSU’s starting tight end spot is locked up with [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] and LSU doesn’t run much 12-personnel (two tight ends), but there’s an opportunity for a player to emerge behind Taylor.

“My experience has told me that guys that transition quickly, with his kind of physical attributes, they tend to show real quick,” Kelly said.

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Which of LSU’s young tight ends will emerge behind Mason Taylor?

Which tight end will emerge behind Mason Taylor as LSU’s No. 2?

Big things are expected from LSU tight end [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] in 2024. He burst on the scene with a strong showing as a true freshman in 2022 and followed it up with 36 catches for 348 yards in 2023, despite the bulk of the targets going to [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] and [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag]

Taylor has proven himself as a blocker too. He’s the SEC’s only returning tight end to post a run block over 70 last year. His blend of skills at tight end is hard to find and it earned him preseason second-team All-SEC at media days earlier this month.

But LSU has a group of young tight ends behind Taylor. For this offense to go where it wants to go, at least one needs to emerge in 2024.

The safest pick is [autotag]Mac Markway[/autotag]. According to ESPN, Markway was the No. 3 tight end in the 2023 class. He played 160 snaps as a true freshman last year and got the start against Mississippi State. He was targeted just four times over the course of the season, catching three passes for 16 yards and a touchdown.

But according to PFF, Markway struggled when it came to blocking. Markway posted a run block grade of just 46.2, ranking 27th out of the 33 SEC TEs with 100 or more run block snaps.

Markway’s development was slowed late in his high school career after an injury ended his senior season. Now, with another year in LSU’s system and a new tight ends coach in Slade Nagle, Markway could turn a corner.

The first thing 247Sports mentioned in Markway’s original high school scouting report was his ability to block. I’d bet on Markway taking a step forward in that department this year. If so, Markway can be a valuable piece when LSU runs out of 22 personnel.

After Markway, you have [autotag]Ka’Morreun Pimpton[/autotag] and [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag]. Strictly speaking from a talent perspective, Pimpton and Green have the highest ceilings of the entire group.

Pimpton was a late addition to LSU’s 2023 class, flipping from Vanderbilt on signing day. 247Sports and On3 both ranked him as a top-six tight end in the class.

Like Markway, he didn’t factor into the receiving game last year and struggled as a blocker. If Pimpton is the athlete he was projected to be, there’s a chance he can emerge as LSU’s No. 2 TE.

This is an offense that wants to spread the field. A TE athletic enough to threaten defenses in all areas of the field will find their way into the rotation.

But Green might fit that billing better than anyone. Green was the top TE in the 2024 recruiting class. He’s young, but Kelly has shown a tendency to play young TEs while in Baton Rouge.

Green is nearly 6-7 and was a star on the basketball court too. He has the ability to win on the outside and fight for jump balls at the point of attack. Not many TEs can do that.

Again, the report here was the blocking needs to get to an SEC level. Green won’t be out there unless he can handle SEC defenders on a week-to-week basis.

Kelly’s programs have a history of producing tight ends. Michael Mayer, Tyler Eifert, Tommy Tremble, Kyle Rudolph and Troy Niklas all went to play NFL football after playing for Kelly at Notre Dame. At Cincinnati, Kelly had a player named Travis Kelce, who you may have heard of.

Taylor was banged up throughout the season last year and there’s no guarantee he’ll stay healthy throughout 2024. LSU has plenty of talented options behind him, but Kelly and tight ends coach [autotag]Slade Nagle[/autotag] would like to see that talent realized.

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