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LSU Football: Former 3-star recruit could show up big for Tigers in 2021

LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

When folks talk about LSU football‘s defensive line in 2021, one of the first names usually mentioned is true freshman Maason Smith.

And for good reason.

Smith is a former five-star recruit who was ranked as the No. 2 defensive tackle in the country.

The Louisiana native has already been mentioned by Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron (multiple times) as a player who will be a big part of LSU’s defense in 2021.

Smith, however, isn’t the only young defensive lineman who is ready to make an impact for the Tigers.