As the regular season nears its end for the LSU Football team, Brian Kelly is starting to give everyone a look into what the plan is this offseason and what the 2025 roster may look like. Kelly told the media that the LSU Tigers will be big players in the transfer portal this season likely bringing in the biggest transfer class they have yet.
During his press availability, Brian Kelly gave us some insight into the decision CJ Daniels will have this offseason. Kelly told the media that all indications are pointing toward Daniels returning for another season which would give LSU a boost at wide receiver. He also told the media that Daniels has been dealing with a dislocated heel which is more significant than anyone realizes.
The news that LSU will get CJ Daniels back is pretty important as it gives LSU one more piece in the passing attack. The Tigers will lose Kyren Lacy to the NFL Draft and likely some receivers to the transfer portal so having another veteran in the room is significant news.
Injuries have clearly hampered CJ Daniels as he hasn't looked like the explosive receiver that went over the 1,000 yard mark at Liberty last season. On the season, Daniels has caught 39 passes for 456 yards averaging 11.7 yards per catch but, he's been held out of the end zone. It'll be great to have a healthy CJ Daniels back in the fold next season.
An early look at LSU's Wide Receiver core for 2025
The Tigers will now have two experienced receivers with chemistry playing with Garrett Nussmeier in Daniels and Aaron Anderson in 2025. The third receiver however is where the intrigue comes in at the wide receiver room. Based on the fact that he started for LSU at the start of the year and played well, Kyle Parker is likely the top candidate for the job. LSU will likely return players like Jelani Watkins, Zavion Thomas, Chris Hilton, Shelton Sampson Jr, and a few others who may push for the role. We'll have to see how this offseaosn plays out but, LSU will be loaded at the Wide Receiver position in 2025.