2023 LSU Football, Early Look

[LSUDad]

Update:

 

 

[houtiger]

Cornerback play will tell the tale for this season.  BK mentioned Deuce Chestnut is who they thought he was, experience shows.  This looks like the weak position on the team.  If they come together, we will be hard to handle.

BK and his staff have done a GREAT job re-populating the team with kids that can play.  Better strength and conditioning.  Good coaching and developing the players. 

LSU will have a decided advantage in QB experience over Gumps.  I hope that puts of over the top on them.

[LSUDad]

Denbrock answers questions! 
 

 

[LSUDad]

LSU Practice Report: Notes From Day 6 of Fall Camp

The Tigers saw the defense shine on Thursday. A deep dive into practice No. 6.

• ZACK NAGY
• 4 HOURS AGO

Brian Kelly and the Tigers took Wednesday as a recovery day, and after returning to the practice fields on Thursday, this team looked rested.

It was a big-time day for the defense on Thursday, a spot that this program has been waiting to see shine. 

A deep dive into Thursday’s practice:

Quarterbacks

• Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers continue looking like the one-two punch many have been waiting for. On Thursday, the two connected on a few occasions during 7-on-7 work.
• Thursday wasn’t Garrett Nussmeier’s day. From what we saw, the third-year signal-caller threw two interceptions with one of them going to linebacker West Weeks on a throw to the back left corner of the endzone. 
• There isn’t much to report with the quarterbacks. Daniels continues developing his deep ball and improving as a vertical passer while Nussmeier had a challenging day in 7-on-7.

Running Backs 

• Logan Diggs impressed once again on Thursday. The Notre Dame transfer had the media chattering all morning as he continued receiving first team reps.
• Senior running back Josh Williams was sidelined on Thursday with a minor injury. He was with the team but didn’t have pads on, giving Diggs a few more reps. 
• Armoni Goodwin is still getting his legs underneath him and that was on full display on Thursday. A few hiccups but the third-year back continues to make a difference. 

 

Wide Receivers 

• Malik Nabers had a day. Jayden Daniels and his WR1 connected on a red zone touchdown during 7-on-7 where Nabers fully laid out to reel in the score. It was a masterclass day for Nabers, stealing the show during 7v7 work. 
• Landon Ibieta struggled on Thursday with a handful of drops. The redshirt freshman is has worked with the second team where he’s shined with Nussmeier, but Thursday was a learning experience for Ibieta as he continues getting his legs underneath him.
• Brian Thomas Jr. returned to the practice field On Thursday after being sidelined on Monday and Tuesday. 
• Aaron Anderson is as shifty as it gets. On Thursday, he showcased his impressive change of pace. He’s “a guy that has to touch the football,” offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock said on Thursday.

 

Tight Ends

• Ka’Morreun Pimpton is going to be a problem for opponents sooner rather than later. As he continues carving out a role as TE2, the true freshman has looked the part. On Thursday, he showcased what makes him so special and that’s as a red zone threat. Jayden Daniels connected with Pimpton on a back shoulder fade in the end zone for a score. 
• Mac Markway has “had the best camp so far” in terms of helping this program, according to offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock. He’s shown his blocking, and on Thursday, Markway showed he can be complete with his hands as well.
   

• Offensive Line

• Maryland transfer Mason Lunsford took reps with the first team at right guard on Thursday, replacing Miles Frazier who had been taking snaps at first team for the most part. 
• Charles Turner and Marlon Martinez rotated at center.
• Zalance Heard continues taking reps with the second team at right tackle. 

• Defensive Line

• The defense controlled the pace on Thursday. The defensive line has worked with the same front four of Sai’vion Jones, Maason Smith, Mekhi Wingo and Ovie Oghoufo. 
• Quency Wiggins will make an impact in some way, shape or form this season.
• Dashawn Womack looks the part and he did once again on Thursday. He’s been working with the line and as a JACK linebacker

  Linebacker 

• West Weeks came up with a big interception in the end zone, picking off Garrett Nussmeier during 7-on-7. The second-year Tigers made his presence felt in a big way on Thursday.

• Cornerbacks 

• It was a monster day for this secondary and it all started with Syracuse transfer Duce Chestnut. Chestnut had back-to-back deflections with one resulting in an interception by Sage Ryan.
• Sticking with Ryan, he’s shined during camp. He’s working with the 1’s and hasn’t come off of the field very much. The interception on Garrett Nussmeier was another big play from a player who’s looking ready to breakout this season.
• Zy Alexander can be penciled in as a starting cornerback. He’s been working with the 1’s and shining during his chances.
• Remember the name Ashton Stamps. The Louisiana native, and true freshman, is seeing his stock rise during camp. He’s been solid so far and Thursday was much of the same.

• Safeties

• Not much to report on the safeties. Greg Brooks returned to the field for the Tigers after being sidelined on Monday and Tuesday. 
• Andre Sam is holding his own in a big way during camp and looks like a player who can make an impact for this program immediately. It'll be interesting to see the role he takes on this season. 

 

 

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Saturday practice 

 

 

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Coach Matt House! 
 

 

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LSU tight end Ka’Morreun Pimpton has the chance to make an immediate impact for the Tigers this season in Baton Rouge. 

The freshman superstar has looked the part during Fall Camp and continues to impress as practice continues. Pimpton has displayed his tremendous catch radius and physical tools that allow him to be virtually unguardable in the red zone. 

A youngster competing for TE2 duties behind Mason Taylor, he has his work cut out for him alongside several talented tight ends, but Pimpton is certainly looking the part so far.
 

What makes him so special? Could he be a freshman phenom in 2023?

Here’s a dive into Pimpton’s game:

The Catch Radius

There is no ball out of Pimpton’s reach. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound tight end has arms that just virtually touch his knees, and as he continues adding weight, it’s made him that much more of a red zone threat.

In high school, he was a mismatch nightmare, but now with additional muscle being added to his frame at a rapid pace and his evolution has become eye-opening. Through seven fall camp practices, there’s been a different element added to his game each day.
 

It started with Pimpton’s above average hands as a receiving threat and then it developed into him showcasing his vertical on a fade route to the corner of the end zone. He’s putting it all together and looks as though he can be a receiving threat sooner rather than later. 

“He has a lot of potential. He’s a big guy, and he’s a little slim right now, but he’s a freshman, so he’s going to put on some good weight,” LSU tight end Mason Taylor said on Monday. “He’s tall, so any ball that’s thrown up to him he can definitely go get.
 

“He’s long, it’s not just that he’s tall, his arms are down to his knees. His catch radius, he has good hands, so it’ll definitely help us this year.”

Soft Hands

It’s easy for Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier to lob passes to Pimpton in the back corner of the end zone. We saw it on Day 5 of camp where Daniels connected with the freshman tight end for a score during practice.
 

The picturesque play proved that Pimpton has the chance to be utilized as a major threat in the SEC. Yes, his tools are what jump off of the page, but putting it together with his soft hands makes him that much more of a threat.

"Pimpton is an unbelievable physical talent and a raw piece of clay that any coach would love to have on their team," offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock said on Thursday. 
 

Pimpton can catch short route throws, crossing routes and even get down the field for 20+ yard completions. He’s a true talent as a receiver and can be used as a blocker and a receiver if need be.

It’s only a matter of time until the freshman tight end makes an impact for Brian Kelly’s Tigers this seasons, and as his game advances in Baton Rouge, LSU has a good one in Pimpton. 

[houtiger]

Who is Ashton Stamps, freshman?  Kelly mentioned him, Matt House smiles when he mentions his name.  They talk about his work ethic, takes coaching well.  He arrived on campus in June at 6' 175.  They asked him to go to strength training and add some weight, the roster lists him at 188 today, that' plus 13 lbs. over the summer.  They say he's a second string CB now.

"Outstanding defensive back prospect from Archbishop Rummel in the New Orleans area … Rated with 3-stars in the On3 Consensus … Ranked as high as No. 34 nationally at his position by On3 … Rarely had a ball thrown his way as a senior as he was targeted only 10 times … Still managed 65 tackles, 9 pass breakups, created 3 turnovers and blocked 2 field goals …Selected to 2022 New Orleans All-Metro large-schools team …First team 5A All-State as a senior … Is skilled in playing both the piano and drums."

Edited August 14, 2023 by houtiger

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LSU is almost halfway through preseason camp. Here's what we know and what we've seen.

 

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) evades LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps (26) in a drill during practice, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the LSU football practice facility in Baton Rouge, La. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK▲

 

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer

4 hrs ago

 

The first rule of preseason camp is never overreact to what one sees. This is a time for mistakes and growth. Good or bad, a single day does not indicate how someone will play when games start. At this point, however, LSU has practiced enough for us to feel confident making a few determinations about the team.

The Tigers still have unanswered questions as they near the preseason midway point this week. Cornerback isn't settled, though two players are in the lead for the starting jobs. It’s unclear whether special teams are better. Who will start at running back? And will apparent improvements in the vertical passing game carry over?

While those concerns remain, we feel relatively certain about these statements after eight practices. Roughly three weeks stand between now and the season opener, so all of this could be proved wrong on Sept. 3 against Florida State and beyond. Let’s hope not.

WRs will shine, starting with Malik Nabers

Every day, junior wide receiver Malik Nabers makes a catch that causes eyebrows to rise and jaws to drop. Even when LSU’s cornerbacks have tight coverage, Nabers has the athletic ability to find the ball and strong hands to secure the catch in traffic. His routes are sharp, and his speed lets him separate. He has been the best player on the field.
 

Past Nabers, LSU’s other wideouts support the notion this could be one of the best receiving corps in the Southeastern Conference. Kyren Lacy continues to play well with sure hands and improved routes. Now finally healthy, redshirt sophomore Chris Hilton is earning a spot as he gets more consistent. Brian Thomas was limited last week, but he will contribute. And Alabama transfer Aaron Anderson — more on him below — adds another dimension.

Those five will likely be the top receivers, but don’t forget about true freshman Shelton Sampson as the season unfolds. Though he has more to learn, having only enrolled this summer, Sampson has already gotten occasional first-team reps. Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock called him “as gifted as any wide receiver we've got on the roster.”

Defensive tackle depth has improved

Before the Citrus Bowl last season, Mekhi Wingo joked about how nice it would be not to play 70-80 snaps in the final game. With Maason Smith lost for the year on the first defensive series, Wingo and Jaquelin Roy played more snaps than any other defensive tackle duo in the nation. LSU didn't have many options, so they had to stay in.

The rotation appears deeper now with Smith’s return, the addition of West Virginia transfer Jordan Jefferson and improvement from redshirt junior Jacobian Guillory. They rotate on the first-team defense along with Wingo, which should keep the interior linemen fresh and help them hold up late in the season. If LSU suffers another injury, it has more depth than it did last year.
 

Smith, who went down Saturday then stayed on the sideline with his helmet on, has been disruptive. Defensive coordinator Matt House said there's still some rust, but the reviews so far have been positive. Offenses are going to have to know where he is on every play.

Omar Speights, Harold Perkins will be versatile

While the rest of the defense went through a special-teams fundamentals circuit at one point Saturday, inside linebackers Harold Perkins and Omar Speights worked on bending around the edge of an offensive tackle. Safety Major Burns joined them, and they took turns running around a large hoop as if they were chasing a quarterback.

The drill illustrated the versatility LSU expects from Speights and Perkins. They are the starting inside linebackers — junior Greg Penn rotates heavily and enters for three-linebacker formations — but they won’t be confined to the middle of the field. LSU defensive coordinator Matt House likes multiple looks, and these two give him options.

LSU’s spring game provided the first view of the possibilities. Perkins and Speights moved around, one sometimes covering the slot while the other stayed inside or blitzed off the edge. So far, they have continued to show their versatility. When LSU has one-on-ones between the offensive and defensive linemen, Perkins joins for part of the drill. Speights has as well.

André Sam will contribute …

One of LSU’s final offseason additions made a positive early impression. Seventh-year transfer safety André Sam broke up a pass the first practice, then he intercepted one in 11-on-11 a few days later. Since then, he has rotated on and off the first-team defense.

When senior safety Greg Brooks missed a few recent practices, Sam played safety next to Major Burns. His presence also lets LSU move Brooks around. Sometimes Brooks drops down to nickel with Sam and Burns at safety. Head coach Brian Kelly said because of him, LSU may even use three-safety looks it didn’t try last season.

“Love his energy. Love his veteran presence. I love his buy-in,” House said. “He's a guy that has embraced everything we do here. It's been great to have him, and I think he's going to be an integral part of what we do.”

… and so will Aaron Anderson

During a recent 11-on-11 period, Anderson motioned across the formation and took the ball on a jet sweep. The play offered a glimpse of how LSU wants to use him this season. Denbrock said the offensive coaches need to be creative, whether that means jet sweeps or screens, to make sure Anderson is involved.

“He's a guy that has to touch the football,” Denbrock said.

Anderson hasn’t been a consistent first-team receiver to this point. But when the ball is in his hands, he has an extra burst and quick change-of-direction speed that makes him dangerous. He will likely be LSU's punt returner and be used in various ways as a slot receiver.

“Aaron's unbelievably blessed with ball skills, and he can break people down in space,” Denbrock said. “We've got to get him into those scenarios as much as he possibly can and allow him to do what he's best at.”

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[Jace78]

Hey guys! We have practice reports on our website everyday. Here are a couple of the ones we have done already! Enjoy!

https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-practice-10-report-malik-nabers-kamorreun-pimpton-make-highlight-reel-catches-maason-smith-was-limited/

https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-fall-practice-9-report-tigers-ranked-5-in-ap-preseason-top-25-poll-dbs-start-to-emerge/

https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-fall-practice-8-report-wide-receivers-dominate-matt-house-gives-updates-about-the-defense/

https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-oc-mike-denbrocks-offense-making-progress-through-fall-camp/

https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-practice-5-report-brian-kelly-gives-updates-during-first-full-week/

https://gridironfootballusa.com/action-tempers-heat-up-in-mondays-lsu-fall-practice/

https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-starts-fall-camp-with-first-practice/

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https://gridironfootballusa.com/lsu-fall-practice-11-report-brian-kelly-gives-update-about-denver-harris-bradyn-swinson-makes-big-impression-on-the-edge/

[houtiger]

Something that nobody has talked about since the bowl win over Purdue is Jayden Daniels ability to run the football in 2023.  He was very effective running in 2022, at the expense of not waiting for receivers to get open, or he just didn't see them.  The coaches want him to do a better job looking downfield and he will probably not take off as often.  Do you think Daniels will run fewer times in 2023.  Will we like the outcome better?

[Herb]

1 hour ago, houtiger said:

Something that nobody has talked about since the bowl win over Purdue is Jayden Daniels ability to run the football in 2023.  He was very effective running in 2022, at the expense of not waiting for receivers to get open, or he just didn't see them.  The coaches want him to do a better job looking downfield and he will probably not take off as often.  Do you think Daniels will run fewer times in 2023.  Will we like the outcome better?

I think most of the criticism of Daniels 'running too much before looking downfield' last season was in the 1st half of last season. Once he established chemistry with targets like Malik Nabers, Jason Taylor, and others it was a much more balanced offense.

The other part of that (I think), was that Daniels was exploiting what the defenses gave him. They started wising up once they realized JD could burn them to a crisp with his legs.

This year (just as it is on every play) will depend on what the defenses give him and what the relative strengths of opposing defenses are.

Personally, I think the ball will be spread around a lot more because we have a lot more depth overall, offensively. Whether that translates to what the fans want remains to be seen, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a heavy ground game this year.

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58 minutes ago, Herb said:

I think most of the criticism of Daniels 'running too much before looking downfield' last season was in the 1st half of last season. Once he established chemistry with targets like Malik Nabers, Jason Taylor, and others it was a much more balanced offense.

The other part of that (I think), was that Daniels was exploiting what the defenses gave him. They started wising up once they realized JD could burn them to a crisp with his legs.

This year (just as it is on every play) will depend on what the defenses give him and what the relative strengths of opposing defenses are.

Personally, I think the ball will be spread around a lot more because we have a lot more depth overall, offensively. Whether that translates to what the fans want remains to be seen, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a heavy ground game this year.

Denbrock likes to run much of what Todd Monken, the former OC at UGA does. After Burrow beat UGA, I told the folks here in Ga, they were getting a new OC. They went out and got Monken. Monken likes to run 11 and 12 personal, lots of 1 and 2 TE sets. Same thing he did at UGA. The first preseason game of Monken and the Ravens, he did just that. This is much of what Denbrock runs. The influx of TE’s only adds to his offense. UGA lost Monken, they have much of the same without Bennett. Their use of the TE, especially with the number one in college returning, should be a continuation of their offense. 

Let’s see Denbrock usage of the position, I see him taking full usage of the position, within his offense. 

It didn’t take long to watch LSU Vs Ga. Southern, in 2019, to see the change in offense. The full usage of the personnel. They didn’t use a two TE sets, but full usage of the three and 4 WR’s. Joe took full use of his WR’s, dumping off to the TE and RB, when folks were trying to take out the WR’s. Joe was the best at his position. 
 

I agree Herb, the ground game will also get a good usage, the two TE’s, do you play the run or pass? Who covers the TE, a LB, CB or Safety? Mismatch between positions. 

Edited August 17, 2023 by LSUDad

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The youngster learned that day! 
 

 

 

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Could Lance Heard be LSU's starting right tackle? 

 

 

Will Rosenblatt 

 

August 20, 2023 10:43 am CT

 

 

 

Brian Kelly 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 Will Campbell and Emery Jones.

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

In this package, Jones bumped over to guard with Miles Frazier 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, Sai'Vion Jones 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 Garrett Dellinger, 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.

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[houtiger]

I listened to t bob and hester today.  Hester's take away, the scrimmage followed drills, coaches wanted to see who would be ready in the 4th quarter.  Hester said the most impressive guy out there to him was Will Campbell, maybe the best left tackle in the country.  He was more interested in the drills than the scrimmage.  He said Campbell handled everyone, won every rep, and Campbell made it look easy.  He handled Harold Perkins speed rush.  Hester said there was no panic, Campbell looked like he knew what he was doing and he just executed and won.  He was a little less impressed with Kaleb Jackson, who scored on the second defense, but he said Jackson can contribute this year.

[LSUDad]

1 hour ago, houtiger said:

I listened to t bob and hester today.  Hester's take away, the scrimmage followed drills, coaches wanted to see who would be ready in the 4th quarter.  Hester said the most impressive guy out there to him was Will Campbell, maybe the best left tackle in the country.  He was more interested in the drills than the scrimmage.  He said Campbell handled everyone, won every rep, and Campbell made it look easy.  He handled Harold Perkins speed rush.  Hester said there was no panic, Campbell looked like he knew what he was doing and he just executed and won.  He was a little less impressed with Kaleb Jackson, who scored on the second defense, but he said Jackson can contribute this year.

Jackson will get playing time, but as with any RB, he has to be able to pick up the blitz. As always, the QB’s health comes into play. 

[LSUDad]

2023 AP Preseason All-America team: Georgia leads first-team selections, Big Ten boasts most picks

By Shehan Jeyarajah

 

14h ago•2 min read

Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams leads the 2023 Preseason Associated Press All-America team, released Monday. Williams edged out North Carolina'sDrake Maye for the top spot at the position after leading the Trojans to 11 wins during the 2022 season -- his first with USC after following coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma. 

Despite losing 10 players in the 2023 NFL Draft, including three first rounders, Georgiastill leads all teams with four selections on the first team. However, only seven SEC players were represented on the first team. The Big Ten had a dominant performance with 12 first-team selections, while the Pac-12 added five. 

Rivals Ohio State and Michigan combined for five first-team selections from the Big Ten. The Buckeyes held two of the three receiver spots with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka; Wolverines running back Blake Corum and guard Zak Zinter joined the list, too. 

The AP Preseason All-America team is selected by the same panel that votes on the AP Top 25. Check out both complete teams below: 

First team

Offense
Quarterback -- Caleb Williams, junior, USC
Running back -- Blake Corum, senior, Michigan
Running back -- Quinshon Judkins, sophomore, Ole Miss
Tackle -- Joe Alt, junior, Notre Dame
Tackle -- Olu Fashanu, junior, Penn State
Guard -- Cooper Beebe, senior, Kansas State
Guard -- Zak Zinter, senior, Michigan
Center -- Sedrick Van Pran, junior, Georgia
Tight end -- Brock Bowers, junior, Georgia
Wide receiver -- Marvin Harrison Jr., junior, Ohio State
Wide receiver -- Rome Odunze, senior, Washington
Wide receiver -- Emeka Egbuka, junior, Ohio State
All-purpose player -- Travis Hunter, sophomore, Colorado
Kicker -- Joshua Karty, senior, Stanford

Defense
Edge rusher -- Jared Verse, senior, Florida State
Edge rusher -- Bralen Trice, senior, Washington
Interior lineman -- Jer'Zhan Newton, senior, Illinois
Interior lineman -- Dontay Corleone, junior, Cincinnati
Linebacker -- Harold Perkins, sophomore, LSU
Linebacker -- Jason Dumas-Johnson, junior, Georgia
Linebacker -- Tommy Eichenberg, senior, Ohio State
Cornerback -- Kool-aid McKinstry, junior, Alabama
Cornerback -- Kalen King, junior, Penn State
Safety -- Kam Kinchens, junior, Miami
Safety -- Malaki Starks, sophomore, Georgia
Defensive back -- Cooper DeJean, junior, Iowa
Punter -- Tory Taylor, senior, Iowa

Second team

Offense
Quarterback -- Drake Maye, sophomore, North Carolina
Running back -- Raheim Sanders, junior, Arkansas
Running back -- Braelon Allen, junior, Wisconsin
Tackle --JC Latham, junior, Alabama
Tackle -- Kelvin Banks, sophomore, Texas
Guard -- Donovan Jackson, junior, Ohio State
Guard --Christian Mahogany, senior, Boston College
Center -- Zach Frazier, senior, West Virginia
Tight end -- Oronde Gadsden, junior, Syracuse
Wide receiver -- Xavier Worthy, junior, Texas
Wide receiver -- Malik Nabers, junior, LSU
Wide receiver -- Jacob Cowing, senior, Arizona
All-purpose player -- Will Shipley, junior, Clemson
Kicker -- John Hoyland, junior, Wyoming

Defense
Edge rusher -- J.T. Tuimoloau, junior, Ohio State
Edge rusher -- Dallas Turner, junior, Alabama
Interior lineman -- Tyler Davis, senior, Clemson
Interior lineman -- Mekhi Wingo, junior, LSU
Linebacker -- Jeremiah Trotter, junior, Clemson
Linebacker -- Barrett Carter, junior, Clemson
Linebacker -- Cedric Gray, senior, North Carolina
Cornerback -- Josh Newton, senior, TCU
Cornerback -- Ben Morrison, sophomore, Notre Dame
Safety -- Calen Bullock, junior, USC
Safety -- Javon Bullard, junior, Georgia
Defensive back -- Will Johnson, sophomore, Michigan
Punter -- Kai Kroeger, senior, South Carolina

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