It was certainly an exciting weekend for LSU football as 10 former players were selected in the 2022 NFL draft and will achieve their dreams of playing at the next level.
Considering the way the 2021 season played out in Baton Rouge, it was certainly an impressive NFL output from the Tigers. Heading into the first season under Brian Kelly in 2022, the next draft class could be even stronger for this team.
But that’s getting ahead of ourselves. With so many players drafted, that means Kelly and LSU have 10 key contributors to replace this offseason. Here’s who is likely to step in for each of them during the 2022 season.
CB Derek Stingley Jr. – Jarrick Bernard-Converse
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With the departure of Derek Stingley Jr., who became the third overall pick, LSU needed to hit the transfer portal for help on the outside. It did just that with the addition of Jarrick Bernard-Converse, a Baton Rouge native who comes in from Oklahoma State.
Bernard-Converse started 47 consecutive games over four years for the Cowboys, racking up 216 tackles, 23 passes deflected and two interceptions. He may not be quite the game-changer Stingley can be, but his addition should help this defense quite a bit.
OG Ed Ingram – Tre’Mond Shorts
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With the Tigers losing their top interior lineman in Ed Ingram, they hit the portal once again to replace him — as you’ll see, that will become a recurring theme.
Tre’Mond Shorts started 41 of 43 career games at East Tennessee State, becoming an FCS All-American in 2021. A prospect who was recruited way back in 2017, Shorts should assume a leadership position along a young and inexperienced offensive line.
CB Cordale Flott – Mekhi Garner
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With both of LSU’s starting outside corners heading to the draft, it didn’t feel comfortable with just Bernard-Converse….
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