Projected LSU Football depth chart for the 2024 Football Season
The LSU Football team is nearing the end of camp and the official start of the 2024 season. This week, the Tigers have started their preparations for the Week One game against LSU which means we should have an idea of who will start for the LSU Football team. Although the Tigers haven't released an offcial depth chart yet, this is what the lineup will most likely look like.
Quarterback:
Starter | Garrett Nussmeier | Redshirt Junior |
|---|---|---|
Backup | AJ Swann | Junior |
Third String | Rickie Collins | Redshirt Freshman |
The only role up for debate is backup quarterback as AJ Swann and Rickie Collins battled for the job this summer with no clear winner. Given Swann's similarities to Garrett Nussmeier, he'll most likely earn the backup role given Collins' inexperience.
Running Back:
Starter(s) | Kaleb Jackson | Sophomore |
|---|---|---|
Starter(s) | Josh Williams | Graduate Senior |
Rotational Back | John Emery Jr | Redshirt Senior |
Rotational Back | Caden Durham | Freshman |
The backfield will be split by Kaleb Jackson and Josh Williams who was given the honor of wearing the 18 jersey this season. This camp, Jackson has looked like a star while LSU has veteran presences in Emery and Williams.
Wide Receiver:
Starters | Kyren Lacy | Chris Hilton | CJ Daniels |
|---|---|---|---|
Back Ups | Aaron Anderson | Zavion Thomas | Kyle Parker |
Third String | Jelani Watkins | Shelton Sampson | Kylan Billiot |
The receiver room is pretty cut and dry heading into the season despite the massive turnover in the room. Kyren Lacy and CJ Daniels should lead this team in receiving and could easily both eclipse the 1,000-yard mark. True Freshmen Jelani Watkins and Kylan Billiot bring a ton of excitement and could creep up the depth chart once they see playing time.
Tight End:
Starter | Mason Taylor | Junior |
|---|---|---|
Second-String | Ka'Mourreun Pimpton | Sophomore |
Third String | Trey'Dez Green | Freshman |
If anyone has won camp this Summer it's the tight end position even with Mac Markway entering the transfer portal. Mason Taylor will be one of the Nation's top tight ends again but, it's what's behind him that's exciting. The emergence of Pimpton and Green will lead LSU into running more two and three tight-end formations than we've seen in past seasons.
Left Tackle:
Starter | Will Campbell | Junior |
|---|---|---|
Back-Up | Tyree Adams | Redshirt Freshman |
No surprises as Will Campbell will continue to be the leader of the LSU Football team. Redshirt Freshman Tyree Adams has looked incredible in camp this Summer which is promising for the LSU Football team post Will Campbell.
Left Guard:
Starter | Garrett Dellinger | Senior |
|---|---|---|
Back-Up | Paul Mubenga | Redshirt Freshman |
Center:
Starter | DJ Chester | Redshirt Freshman |
|---|---|---|
Back-up | Coen Echols | Freshman |
Chester is the lone new starter on the offensive line as Charles Turner is off to the NFL. There is a ton of excitement around DJ Chester and he's looked the part thus far in camp.
Right Guard:
Starter | Miles Frazier | Redshirt Senior |
|---|---|---|
Back-up | Christian Stamps | Redshirt Freshman |
Miles Frazier being in a walking boot is a massive concern right now just over a week from the season opener and could lead to some movement on the offensive line but, Frazier's injury has been described as minor.
Right Tackle:
Starter | Emery Jones Jr. | Right Tackle |
|---|---|---|
Back-Up | Bo Bordelon | Redshirt Sophomore |
Overall on the offense there aren't too many surprises with who will start for the LSU Football team. We'll likely see five receivers rotating for the offense as LSU has a ton of pieces that all bring different pieces to the table. The biggest position to watch right now is at Guard where Miles Frazier is currently in a walking boot.