Note: if jargon like three-tech, four-I, five, etc... seem a bit confusing, here’s a quick refresh on defensive line “techniques,” or alignment. Generally based on landmarks of the offensive line.
Rebuilding LSU’s defensive line is something Ed Orgeron made no bones about when he arrived on the Tiger coaching staff in 2015, and reiterated as an even bigger priority when he took over the leadership of the program in 2016.
In year one, the position group battled injuries and attrition through the first half of the year, but came on strong.