And The Valley Shook · Aug 15, 2019
2019 LSU Football Preview: Defensive Line
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty ImagesLSU had some high hopes for its defensive line in 2018, but once again injuries limited the group. While they did a solid job of keeping linebackers free, there was never that big-play punch. Sacks in particular were down, with no lineman grabbing at least five for the first time since 2014.
The upside to that is that a core group of veteran players emerged down the stretch, and they return this season, with some younger talent also stepping in to provide some depth. The health question remains pressing, but with some luck, this can be a unit that’s more stout at the point of attack and little less reliant on the linebackers for the big plays.