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There’s a lot to like about LSU football entering the 2025 college football season, but the Tigers have questions on the offensive line. LSU lost four starters from its 2024 unit. All four were NFL Draft picks and multiyear starters for LSU. It was the core of the unit that was named a finalist for the Joe Moore Award in 2023.
The biggest loss is left tackle Will Campbell, a three-year starter picked No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots.
It’s hard to replace one talented offensive lineman in the SEC. It’s even harder to replace four in one offseason, but that’s the challenge facing LSU. Brian Kelly is confident the Tigers have the group to do it.
LSU added Braelin Moore and Josh Thompson in the transfer portal while maintaining its young core full of blue-chip players.
“We have been grooming some players for their chance and their opportunity. You remember I started Emory and Will as true freshmen in the SEC, and they held their own. We think we’ve gone a step further that we don’t have to start a true freshman this coming year, but guys that we’ve developed,” Kelly said.
Kelly cited DJ Chester as the lone returning starter. Chester played center in 2024, but is likely to play guard in 2025. LSU will benefit from Chester’s versatility, which gives the Tigers added depth.
LSU is expected to start Tyree Adams and Weston Davis at the tackle spots. Both have minimal experience, but were among the best tackles in their class coming out of high school. LSU didn’t press for offensive tackles in the transfer portal, signaling the Tigers’ confidence in Adams and Davis.
Moore and Thompson are expected to claim starting roles on the interior.
“I’m bullish on our offensive line. I think we’re going to be able to produce the kind of things necessary to be a championship team,” Kelly said.
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