LSU pre-spring football questions: defense/specialists

With LSU opening the 2025 season at Clemson, coach Brian Kelly must have his team at its best by Labor Day weekend.

Spring practice, which begins Saturday, will be an important time for the Tigers. LSU has just three returning defensive players who started more than half of last year’s games – linebacker Whit Weeks, cornerback Ashton Stamps and safety Jardin Gilbert.