LSU’s second week of fall camp opened with a noticeable jump in tempo, and that showed up across the roster as position groups started to settle into their rotations and depth charts.
The biggest buzz continues to come from the wide receiver room, where LSU brought in nine new receivers this offseason. That group matters plenty this fall as the Tigers try to build offensive production and carve out an identity on the outside.
Florida transfer Eugene Wilson III made his presence felt on day five, working through both short and deep routes from starting quarterback Sam Leavitt. With Eugene Wilson II watching from the sideline, Wilson III put together the kind of session that turned heads.
Leavitt also connected with Old Dominion transfer Tre’ Brown and Illinois transfer Malik Elzy, both of whom were involved in the passing work as LSU kept pushing the pace in Kiffin’s offense.
On the second team, Troy transfer Roman Mothershed continued to stand out in the receiver rotation. At 6-foot-5, he flashed the explosive traits and vertical ceiling that keep him in the mix while working with backup quarterback Husan Longstreet.
Leavitt’s comfort level is also showing up with one of LSU’s most established targets. Tight end Trey’Dez Green and Leavitt continued to look like one of the cleanest pairings in camp, with both players wearing yellow and leading drills together. At 6-foot-7, Green gives Leavitt a big, obvious target, and the quarterback appears confident in finding him quickly before Green turns it upfield.
While the offense keeps sorting itself out, senior linebacker Whit Weeks remains one of the clear anchors on the other side of the ball. The captain is leading the defense and bringing the kind of edge that makes him a problem for opposing quarterbacks.
Weeks kept showing that same intensity in week two of camp, using his quickness and power to pressure plays and finish with authority. He looks fully in his element, setting a tone that fits the rest of the defense.
That standard is a big part of what defensive coordinator Blake Baker has built. With portal additions and incoming freshmen joining the mix, the new faces are seeing the level Baker expects right away.
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