LSU football is nearing the end of its first spring practice under head coach Lane Kiffin. A key objective for Kiffin when taking over the program was fixing LSU's offensive line, which was a major problem point for the Tigers in 2025.
LSU failed to establish the run or protect quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The issues in the trenches cascaded throughout the entire offense and the unit was dysfunctional -- arguably, one of the worst LSU offenses of all time. Despite begining the year ranked in the top-10, LSU had three losses before the end of October and head coach Brian Kelly was fired.
Kiffin overhauled the offense, which includes several personnel changes on the offensive line. Spring practice revealed where LSU is slotting the pieces up front. A talented combination of transfer portal additions and returning players should create a formidable unit for Lane Kiffin's first LSU offense. Today, we'll take another look at what we expect the group to look like when the season begins.
This one's easy. When LSU signed transfer portal tackle Jordan Seaton, LSU's starting left tackle gig was locked up. Seaton was the top-ranked transfer lineman in the class and projects to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. He's a five-star talent with power conference experience.
It's hard to find bona fide all-conference linemen in the portal, but LSU got one with Seaton. He should be a difference maker and an immediate upgrade over Tyree Adams 2025 performance.
It's hard to parse out tackle depth after the starters, and the second line is typically volatile with players shuffling to gain positional flexibility, but we'll give Sean Thompkins the nod at LT2. The Baylor transfer hasn't factored into LSU's starting rotation this spring, but brings power conference experience after starting several games for Baylor at left tackle in 2025.
Bordelon has emerged as a viable starter for LSU during spring ball. The veteran has served as a depth piece throughout his time at LSU, but now has a chance to earn a starting gig. Reports say Bordelon began spring as a backup before earning more and more reps with the first-team. Now, Bordelon is seen as LSU's most likely starter at left guard.
Harper took most of the first-team reps early in the spring before losing time to Bordelon. Still, the blue-chip guard remains a threat to earn a starting job. He signed with Ole Miss out of high school in 2025 and only spent one year with the Rebels before following Kiffin to LSU. Ole Miss coaches spoke highly of Harper's talent in 2025, and competing for meaningful playing time as a sophomore can be a positive sign for a young lineman.
Another easy one. LSU made an effort to secure Moore's return after he served as LSU's starting center in 2025. The Virginia Tech transfer dealt with a lingering ankle injury throughout the fall, but was solid when he was healthy. Moore is a veteran with a wealth of experience and his performance will be a major leverage point for this offensive line. If the ankle is good, Moore has an All-SEC ceiling.
LSU needed center depth in the transfer portal -- the Tigers landed on former Tennessee center William Satterwhite. I don't expect Satterwhite to compete for a starting gig, but he brings SEC experience that will be valuable if Moore's ankle flares up.
When Maryland transfer Aliou Bah signed with LSU, a starting job wasn't a lock, but it was assumed Bah would slot in somewhere. Bah signed with Georgia out of high school before transferring to Maryland, where he was a two-year starter with the Terps. Not many linemen on this team have significant experience at the Big Ten and SEC level -- but Bah has both. He didn't play much at Georgia, but he was a member of UGA's national title squad in 2023. He knows what a winning culture looks like and that can be critical for a first-year head coach.
Solomon Thomas was a key piece of LSU's 2025 signing class, joining the Tigers as a five-star from Florida. He didn't play in 2025 after suffering an injury in fall camp, but his talent is real and the fact that he stayed signals he's in the staff's plans. 2026 may be too soon for Thomas to compete for a starting gig, but keep his name in the back of your mind.
Few players on LSU's 2025 offense caught as much flak as Weston Davis did. In his first year as a starter, Davis struggled. He was inconsistent in the run game and in pass protection. Despite Davis' struggles, Brian Kelly stuck with the young tackle for much of the year. Davis showed slight improvement down the stretch, especially in pass protection.
Davis is talented and has the athleticism to play in this league -- but it's a matter of consistency. The staff's decision to retain Davis and keep him as a starter in spring ball means Kiffin and Co. see something. Davis could be an early candidate to be the most improved player on LSU's roster.
Strey was a younger member of LSU's 2026 transfer class, joining LSU after spending a single year at Kentucky. Strey reunites with LSU offensive line coach Eric Wolford, the coach who recruited Strey to Kentucky. At 6-foot-7, Strey looks the part. He's talented, though he may not be ready for a full-time role in the SEC yet.
Ja'Quan Sprinkle and Ja'Kolby Jones are both deserving of mentions, and either could make the two-deep in 2026. Both players are athletic, but moving up from lower levels. LSU targeted both players for their combination of skills and experience. If LSU needs to pull from depth or grows thin, especially early in the season, LSU could turn to an experienced option for a bigger role. Sprinkle and Jones fit that billing.
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