Greg McElroy Identifies LSU's Transfer Portal Needs

During the latest episode of the Always College Football podcast, host Greg McElroy discussed LSU's biggest needs in the transfer portal.

McElroy thinks the Tigers still need help on the defensive side of the ball, specifically at safety and defensive tackle. Per On3:

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“It’s defensive tackle and safety,” McElroy said. “I think those are the two spots for Brian Kelly that they really need to try and go after… LSU hosted a bunch of safeties in the winter window. They were able to sign one but I think, in a perfect world, they would have added more. And when you think about some of the depth challenges LSU has had in the last couple years… Adding some depth at safety would be very beneficial.”

“They have some quality players, some young guys they’re expecting big jumps from in the second year in the system of Blake Baker,” McElroy said. “It should pay massive dividends. But like everybody, do you think Brian Kelly is going to turn down a quality defensive tackle body?”

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At defensive tackle, the Tigers return Dominick McKinley, Jacobian Guillory, Ahmad Breaux and Shone Washington. LSU also signed three players from high school and added Texas transfer Sydir Mitchell and USF's Bernard Gooden.

As for the safety position, the Tigers return Jardin Gilbert, Dashawn Spears, Javien Toviano, along with several backups and three high school signees. LSU also signed NC State safety Tamarcus Cooley in January.