LSU spring game preview: defense/special teams

Many projected defensive starters will not participate in LSU’s spring football game Saturday in Tiger Stadium (1 p.m. Central/SEC Network).

End Rashard Lawrence, inside linebacker Jacob Phillips, outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and cornerback Kristian Fulton will miss the scrimmage. The Tigers lost four starters from last season – nose tackle Ed Alexander, inside linebacker Devin White, cornerback Greedy Williams and safety John Battle.