There aren’t many positions on LSU’s defense where it can feel pretty good about its two-deep, but the linebacker spot is one of them.
The Tigers bring quite a bit of experience to the table despite losing starter [autotag]Omar Speights[/autotag] this past offseason. The group is headlined by [autotag]Harold Perkins[/autotag], a projected first-round pick who began his career playing on the edge but spent 2023 off the ball. He’s expected to play off the ball again this fall, albeit in a more varied role.
Playing alongside Perkins is [autotag]Greg Penn III[/autotag], LSU’s second-leading tackler in 2023 who has as much experience as anyone on the team having started 27 of the last 28 games for the Tigers. Depth-wise, brothers [autotag]Whit Weeks[/autotag] and [autotag]West Weeks[/autotag] have both shown impressive flashes so far in their careers.
Phil Steele ranked that group inside the top 25 entering the 2024 season, placing it at No. 22. With new defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s background being as a linebackers coach, it’s fair to expect that unit will be a strength this fall.
The Tigers need more production out of Perkins this fall for the unit to live up to the expectations, but the starting duo is solid, and Whit Weeks especially looks poised for a breakout entering his sophomore season.
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