We may be stuck right in the middle of the offseason’s doldrums, but it won’t stay that way for long.
SEC Media Days are right around the corner in just about three weeks with fall camp to come shortly after. Before we know it, the 2022 season will be upon us.
With that in mind, Birmingham News/AL.com released its 76th annual preseason SEC projections, which include division predictions and preseason All-Conference squads. Several LSU players appear among the latter.
As we approach the beginning of the first season of the Brian Kelly era, here’s what the folks at Al.com think about the Tigers. You can view the full preseason All-SEC list here and the predicted divisional order of finish here.
Preseason All-SEC
WR Kayshon Boutte – First Team
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Boutte is getting hype as not only one of the best players on this team or in this league but in the entire country. He was on pace for a monster sophomore season before an ankle injury ended his campaign, but he still finished with a team-high nine receiving touchdowns. If he is ready to go for the start of the 2022 season, he should be one of the SEC’s top wideouts.
DL Maason Smith – First Team
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A former five-star recruit and top-20 national prospect, expectations were high for Smith when he arrived on campus. He lived up to those expectations, making a major impact as a true freshman last fall. He started four of the nine games he appeared in, totaling 19 tackles (five for loss) and four sacks. He should be the face of a formidable LSU defensive line this fall.
DL Jaquelin Roy – Second Team
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Roy enters his third year with the team looking to play his biggest role yet. He has seen action in all but one game over the last two seasons, but he only has one start in that span despite solid production….
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