Been doing this in the comments sections but figured I'd just make a fanpost here with the picture being clearer after the Jan. 18 NFL Draft opt-in deadline.
I know a lot of people on site at ATVS are very interested in LSU's scholarship numbers for this season and beyond. Here's where LSU stands as of Jan. 25 for its roster next season
(Note: There may be a few players/positions I missed movement on but think I've got most of it)
More notes: LSU only has 81 spots for next year due to self-imposed limits and I'm assuming LSU signs a full 25 in this class (which hey, they may not).
Scholly numbers by position BEFORE THE 2021 RECRUITING CLASS:
QUARTERBACK (3)
Brennan, Johnson, Finley
RUNNING BACK (3)
TDP, Emery, Bradford
TIGHT END (3)
Taylor, Moffitt, Storz
WIDE RECEIVER (6)
Kirklin, Jenkins, Palmer, Boutte, Moore, Adams
OFFENSIVE LINE (12)
Deculus, Shanahan, Ingram, Hines, Rosenthal, Wire, Dumervil, Thomas, Bradford, Hill, Turner
DEFENSIVE LINE (12)
Anthony, Logan, Farrell, Gaye, Fonua, Cherry, Ojulari, Roy, Guillory, Evans, Little, Taylor
LINEBACKERS (6)
Baskerville, Clark, Sampah, White, Webb, Lee (could play either TE or LB)
CORNERBACKS (7)
Evans, Stingley, Ward, Flott, Ricks, McGlothern, Jones
SAFETIES (4)
Lewis, Harris, Hampton, Toles
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
York, Skinner, Atkins
The Breakdown
Okay, so here's what this means for LSU:
What about 2022?
Good question. The number of "seniors" isn't that different than usual but most non-Class of 2020 or 2021 players are at least a possibility to leave after 2021. Luckily, LSU doesn't have a ton left!
100-percent out of eligibility after 2021 (9)
Kirklin, Moffitt, Deculus, Shanahan, Anthony, Logan, Farrell, Evans, Lewis
I'd be shocked if they're back after 2021 (5)
Brennan, Stingley, Gaye, Ingram, Rosenthal
Seems likely they'll leave after 2021? (2)
Hines, Harris (2021 already his 5th year, S will be loaded in 2022)
Total wild cards AKA if they have a strong 2021 season they could declare (8)
Emery, TDP, Jenkins, Wire, Baskerville, Clark, Hampton, Strong (talented 2021 JuCO LB)
Some 2022 notes:
- Honestly surprised by how few guys LSU will auto-lose to eligibility or sure-thing NFL Draft
- Let's say LSU ultimately has 79 scholarship players on the 2021 roster
- Let's say LSU loses ~18 of the 24 above to eligibility/the draft after 2021
- Subtract another 4-6 transfers in the 2021-22 offseason
- Add another (presumed) 25-man 2022 recruiting class
- That works out to ~79 MINUS ~23 PLUS 25 which would mean...
- Final 2022 Roster Scholarship Guess: I'd have LSU in the 79 to 82 range
- While not ideal, 80ish for 2022 after all the attrition in the 2018-19 classes would be huge
As always: Geaux Tigers
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