LSU football fans have reason to be excited about the future of the defensive line. Freshman defensive tackle Richard Anderson, a five-star signee in the 2026 class, was recently spotted training with none other than Ed Orgeron—the legendary former LSU head coach and defensive line guru.

The workout took place at Elite Training Academy in Baton Rouge, just two miles from LSU's campus. Photos shared on social media Friday showed the pair putting in work together, a sight that surely brings back memories of Orgeron's dominant defenses during his tenure with the Tigers.

Anderson was the headliner of LSU's 2026 signing class, which ranked No. 12 nationally and No. 6 in the SEC according to Rivals' Industry Rankings. The Louisiana native finished as the No. 2 defensive lineman and No. 2 prospect in the state, trailing only fellow LSU signee Lamar Brown in both categories. That's elite company for a player who's already turning heads.

Orgeron built his reputation as a defensive line mastermind at programs like Miami, Syracuse, USC, and with the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee before taking the helm at LSU. Since his departure from the Tigers in 2021, he's remained a fixture in the Baton Rouge community—recently catching a baseball game, visiting Mike the Tiger, and snapping photos with his wife in Tiger Stadium. He's also hinted at a potential return to coaching.

For a young player like Anderson, training with a coach of Orgeron's caliber is a golden opportunity. It's the kind of mentorship that can fast-track development and turn raw talent into game-day dominance. LSU fans will be watching closely to see how this partnership pays off when Anderson takes the field.