LSU’s fall camp is still in its early stages, but one offensive name is already being pushed toward a bigger role: Wisconsin transfer Dilin Jones.
With the Tigers now into their second week of camp, the roster overhaul under Lane Kiffin has brought in a mix of veterans and portal additions, and the running back room is starting to take shape. Caden Durham and Harlem Berry are part of that mix, and Jones has been added to the group as another option with a chance to make noise right away.
The expectation around Jones is straightforward: he’s the kind of player who should be involved early and often. The source points to a workload of at least 10 touches every Saturday, with Jones positioned as a physical presence who can challenge defenses from the jump. That role could make him a steady part of LSU’s rotation and, eventually, a breakout name for the offense.
There’s also a clear fit being drawn between Jones and LSU’s new offensive direction. In Kiffin’s fast-paced system, Jones is viewed as a player whose new talents can be put to use immediately, especially as the Tigers prepare for SEC defenses this fall. The idea is that his freshness and explosiveness could make him a factor throughout the game, including late, when he’d have a chance to turn a fourth-quarter touch into something bigger.
The source also frames Jones as part of a duo with new offensive leader Sam Leavitt, suggesting the two transfers can help wear down defenses and create scoring chances as games move along. That’s the vision: Jones as a reliable piece in the backfield, a player with enough juice to stay dangerous all game and enough physicality to keep defenses honest.
For now, it’s still early. But in just the second week of fall camp, Jones is already being cast as a player whose impact could show up quickly.
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