O USC Trojans needs a defensive tackle, but it’s not the only team at that position. The Trojans’ Week 1 opponent is also looking for a big presence on their defensive line. LSU was unable to sign Damonic Williams; Oklahoma got him. LSU mocked Williams while USC lost to Oregon for Derrick Harmon.
LSU Tigers Wire there is more in Brian Kelly’s perspective after swinging and missing Williams:
“Earlier this spring, head coach Brian Kelly said defensive tackle is where LSU will spend most of its attention in the portal. It remains the Tigers’ biggest need, with just two scholarship players returning. The team liked what they saw Guilherme Jacobiano in spring training, but LSU needs another infielder to emerge alongside him.
“LSU expected Williams to fill that void. Now, Kelly and the defensive line coach Bo Davis continue the research. And with Michigan State transfer Simeon Barrow Jr. trending toward Miami, there aren’t many starting-caliber DTs left in the portal.”
USC is in trouble, but at least LSU isn’t in a much better position. Small blessings aren’t as good as big portal splashes, but at least they could be worse.
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