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Blake Baker Confirms Harold Perkins' Position In LSU's Defense Next Season

by Staff Reporter

February 19, 202532 Comments

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LSU linebacker Harold Perkins is moving to the STAR position for the Tigers in 2025, according to defensive coordinator Blake Baker, who recently spoke with Julie Boudwin on On3.

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Perkins has played several positions at LSU since arriving as a five-star freshman in 2022. Most recently, Perkins played middle linebacker in 2024 before suffering a season-ending ACL injury just four games into the season.

Perkins has also played strong-side linebacker, edge, and nickel but has yet to find his permanent position.

The redshirt junior now takes over the hybrid STAR spot that Major Burns held last season.

At the STAR position, Perkins can play on the line, in the box, and coverage, depending on the scheme.

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Originally published on TigerDroppings.com

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JimTiger72•3 months

The return of #7

alschroed•3 months

LSU is better with out him. He can not cover receivers. He is not a safety. what is wrong with the LSU coaches.

NorthSider72•3 months

AFT

SOL2•3 months

He will probably be an NFL safety. Might as well start learning the position

OceanMan•3 months

So ultimately he winds up in a safety spot, where he should have been all along.

oneg8rh8r•3 months

This D will make HUGE strides and be top 10.

Randolphre•3 months

You can say that again!

Laman1978•3 months

This D will make HUGE strides and be top 10.

oneg8rh8r•3 months

This D will make HUGE strides and be top 10.

CDawson•3 months

I didn’t see where it said Perkins would be on the edge rushing and pressuring the QB.

FireFireFireCEO•3 months

Literally make the dude Micah Parsons. Pretty simple… dude is a savage!!

Tigers4Lyfe•3 months

Sorry, he's no Micah Parsons.

baobabtiger•3 months

Whatever his position was as a freshman is what he needs to play.

crewdepoo•3 months

3rd down rusher during half the games?

NorthstarinLA•3 months

Perkins is a tweener with no real position Good athlete who's coming back from a major injury. Hope he's 100% physical and mentally ready.

FireFireFireCEO•3 months

“Tweeter” = the modern NFL. you must be a HS football fan

FireFireFireCEO•3 months

Tweener*

Geaux Guy•3 months

Not sure how I feel about this. One solid season and hid for two. Burns always hid. Easy to hide and not lose your spot. I’d put him on the edge and let him do one thing.

GeauxHouston•3 months

Was good in 2023 on an absolute shite defense and being started at the wrong position.

Solo Cam•3 months

Good. This is the best for everyone. Trying to put him at Mike was retarded

pitchandcatch27•3 months

Waterboy finally woke up! Sick-em, give Perk the freedom he needs to be effective. This should have been his position from the start. The defense will be improved this year. LSU has a playoff roster. Get to the playoffs and anything can happen. GEAUX TIGERS!

IM_4_LSU•3 months

This is a good move. Was expecting that to have taken place last year. Glad they at least make the move for this season.

FireFireFireCEO•3 months

Well said

FATBOY TIGER•3 months

I hope both of them are fit as a fiddle. Polish them up Baker.

El Jefe de Tu Mama•3 months

Perfect spot.

225Tyga•3 months

Finally. Didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this out. BEEN SAYING THIS.

jp4lsu•3 months

He isn't big enough to be an edge all the time and would be a weakness against the run. I think this allows him to move around and be effective, using his abilities the best. Should be a big improvement and good fit for him.

FireFireFireCEO•3 months

Micah Parsons… I’ve said it many times. Dude is a beast!

TopWaterTiger •3 months

awesome. This dude like the Honey Badger. Just need to let him roam and go make plays.

BIIIL•3 months

He is taking over a position (star) that was occupied by our worst (Burns) defender last season. The improvement in run and pass defense will be dramatic. Expect that next year's defense alone will be enough to get us to the playoffs. Pair that with the offensive improvement, and the sky is the limit

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