Brian Kelly Names New Starter On The Offensive Line, Discusses Competition At Right Tackle

Brian Kelly spoke with reporters after practice on Tuesday and shed some light on the competition on the offensive line as LSU gets closer to a complete starting five.

Kelly reiterated that Tyree Adams will start at left tackle and Braelin Moore will start at center. He also revealed that Josh Thompson has "nailed down one of the guard positions."

Paul Mubenga and Coen Echols are still battling for the other guard position, Kelly said.

Kelly said there is still competition at right tackle. Carius Curne was recently moved over there to compete with Weston Davis.

"There wasn't enough competition there," Kelly said. "We feel like Ory Williams is coming along, but he wasn't there yet. So we wanted to create a little more competition at right tackle."

Kelly added that DJ Chester has played guard, center, and some right tackle. "He's competing for a starting spot as well. But we can't put them all out there. Someone will need to be in a rotational position."

Here's what the OL looks like two weeks out from the season opener vs. Clemson:

LT: Tyree Adams (starter)
LG: Paul Mubenga and Coen Echols
C: Braelin Moore (starter)
RG: Josh Thompson (starter)
RT: Carius Curne or Weston Davis