The LSU football team reported for fall camp today. WWL’s Mike Detillier expects the Tigers’ defensive front to be improved, and he hopes to see linebacker Harold Perkins return to his role as a pass rusher. He has questions about the LSU secondary but was wowed by six-four freshman cornerback DJ Pickett. He says he hasn’t heard as much buzz about a freshman corner since Patrick Peterson.
Cut 20 (13) “…very intriguing.”
Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks was one of the 60 players named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watchlist today. He was joined by Ragin’ Cajuns defensive end Jordan Lawson and Tulane linebacker Sam Howard. The trophy is awarded each year to the best defensive player in college football
After putting on the pads for the first time yesterday, the Saints had an indoor walkthrough today. Tomorrow will conclude the second time through the quarterback rotation as Jake Haener gets another crack at the starting reps. After the first week of camp, each young Q-B has shown flashes, but there’s no clear favorite yet. Veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks says they all have the right approach.
Second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler led the team in walkthroughs, although head coach Kellen Moore warned against reading too much into the decision; it could suggest he’s the current frontrunner for the starting spot.
Safety and former All-Pro special teams ace J.T. Gray was present for walkthroughs today after leaving practice with an apparent lower-body injury yesterday. Head coach Kellen Moore says it is a minor hamstring issue that will be monitored week-to-week but shouldn’t be a long-term issue.