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LSU Linebackers Could Be the Strength of a Championship-Caliber Defense

LSU enters the 2026 season with one of the nation's deepest and most experienced linebacker rooms, headlined by Whit Weeks and TJ Dottery.
August 6, 2026
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Lane Kiffin and defensive coordinator Blake Baker should feel good about the defense, in large part because of its linebacker room.

LSU’s linebacker corps should be as good as anyone’s around the country. The Tigers have two former All-SEC linebackers in TJ Dottery and Whit Weeks, along with their lead tackler coming back in Davohn Keys. Also, there are a bunch of underclassmen who could make an impact down the stretch.

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