LSU football fans, take a deep breath. Spring practice is officially in the books, and while fall feels like a distant dream, the offseason is steadily marching toward game day. The real headline? Weston Davis held onto the starting right tackle job—and that's a reason to be optimistic.

Let's set the stage. Lane Kiffin just wrapped up his first spring as LSU's head coach, and his mission is clear: restore the Tigers to championship form. That journey starts up front, where LSU's offensive line was one of the SEC's biggest headaches last season. Consistency was nowhere to be found, especially at right tackle. Davis struggled, and Ory Williams didn't fare much better when given the chance.

Davis' 2025 performance left many wondering if he'd bolt for the transfer portal—or if he'd even have a starting job if he stayed. Well, the answer is in. Davis is back, and he held the starting right tackle gig throughout spring practice. New offensive line coaches Eric Wolford and James Cregg are clearly betting on his potential.

Remember, Davis wasn't just any recruit. He signed with LSU in 2024 as a five-star prospect and the No. 4-ranked tackle in the nation, according to On3. Other recruiting services might have been slightly less glowing, but they all agreed: Davis was a blue-chip talent.

Yes, his first year as a starter was rocky. He finished with a 47.1 PFF grade, one of the worst in the SEC. But here's the silver lining: Davis flashed his elite potential late in the season. He posted an impressive 86.5 pass-blocking score against Oklahoma and followed it up with a strong showing in the Texas Bowl. That's the kind of momentum that turns heads.

"He's got to work on consistency, like a lot of young players," Kiffin said earlier this week. "He's done some really good things, flashed at times. That's why we have him there. We have high expectations for him."

Kiffin and his staff are banking on Davis' athleticism to be the difference in pass protection. Consistency is the next step, but for Tiger fans, the trajectory is clear: Davis has the tools, the coaching, and the confidence to anchor the right side. Spring is just the beginning—and it's a promising one.