The college football regular season has concluded which means the transfer portal is now OPEN – let the frenzy commence.
So far the most notable Tiger that has put their name in the portal is WR Jack Bech, who had a breakout season in 2021 when he emerged as then-QB Max Johnson's favorite target when Kayshon Boutte went down with injury. This season, Jack Bech was limited in training camp with an Achilles injury and continued to have back issues that left him off the field for a good bit of the season. When Boutte made the decision to return for his senior season and after a breakout year for Malik Nabers PLUS two four-star WR recruits coming in next year, Bech may not have seen a clear path to the amount of targets he probably desires.
While LSU's WR room will have plenty of talent and seniority, the defensive back position will not be as stacked for the 2023 Tigers. Senior DB Jay Ward, who has been used as a cornerback and a safety for LSU this season, decided not to exercise his fifth year of eligibility and has declared for the NFL Draft. Ward has been a key member of this LSU team, most notably blocking a field goal against Arkansas in a gotta-have-it game for the Tigers. Plus, DB Mekhi Garner has accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game, meaning that he will likely declare for the NFL Draft in the next coming days. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Colby Richardson, Greg Brooks, and Joe Foucha, all defensive backs, are also NFL Draft eligible as well. Comined with Damarius McGhee and Raydarius Jones entering the transfer portal, LSU needs some serious depth in the defensive backfield for next season.

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