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LSU defensive lineman Christian LaCouture to wear No. 18 in 2017

LSU Tigers defensive tackle Christian LaCouture (91) sacks Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Brandon Allen (10) during the second half action in Fayetteville, Ark. on Saturday, November 15, 2015. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

LSU might already have decided who will wear the No. 18 jersey in 2017.

It appears that player will be defensive lineman Christian LaCouture.

The fifth-year senior has spent the last several months working his way back from an knee ligament tear that caused him to miss the entire 2016 season.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said as he spoke Monday at a luncheon that LaCouture will wear the No.