The next preview is defensive backs. I might get some bad words putting this next but I have my reasons. Defensive backs have more depth than any other positions. The problem is lack of experience. LSU returns only 1 of the 4 DBs from last year and that one was out a few times with injury. That one is Curtis Taylor who I have always liked at Safety. Alot of the upcoming DBs have seen the field though that is why they aren't so bad off. Harry Coleman had an amazing National Championship game replacing the injured Craig Steltz. You also have the sophomore Chad Jones who had 34 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 pic as a true freshman back-up. How do you like them apples? Another safety Danny McCray has seen some plays but I strongly believe that they need to make him a Linebacker similar to Ali Highsmith. They do use him alot in nickel and dime formations which makes me feel better. For cornerbacks the race for the two starting spot is a death match. Jai Eugene and Chris Hawkins seems to be the front runners, but don't leave true freshman Patrick Johnson/Peterson out of the picture. He is amazing. Period. There is also redshirt freshman Phelon Jones (no relation to Chad) and true freshman Brandon Taylor (that is Curtis's Brother). So like I said depth is key here.
Projected Starters: Jai Eugune and Chris Hawkins with Patrick Peterson and Phelon Jones also seeing some serious playing time.
Real Deal: Patrick Peterson and Phelon Jones (again it is my blog and I can have two)
In Sum: B- mainly for the lack of true game experience, but next year LSU will have one of the best DB corps in the country. They just need the play time.
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