Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers dropped to 5-2 after a 31-24 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday. The weekend got worse when it was revealed that one of their key starters are injured and set to miss some significant time.
Which Key Member of the LSU Roster Suffered From an Injury?
LSU starting left tackle Tyree Adams might miss several games due to an ankle injury he sustained in that game.
The redshirt sophomore suffered the injury late in the first half after a defender rolled onto his lower leg. He was seen walking off the field with a notable limp.
Adams had to take help from trainers and didn’t return the game once again as redshirt sophomore DJ Chester stepped in to replace him.
LSU is set to face No. 3 Texas A&M next weekend, and Adams’ absence could be significant. Adams anchored an offensive line that ranks No. 21 nationally and has been working to improve each week. Kelly’s line has allowed 1.2 sacks per game.
Brian Kelly had high praise for Tyree Adams in preseason
Adams started two of eight games for LSU in the 2024 season. However, he has started all seven games for the Tigers so far this season after getting the nod from Kelly as the starting left tackle in preseason.
“We recruited what we thought was a talented player,” Kelly said two months ago. “We recruited somebody who we felt fit our culture. So, you start with recruiting the right guys, and then they develop naturally within your program.”
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“He prepared himself very well. He came to practice, prepared himself, was locked in, and essentially was waiting for his opportunity. When his opportunity arose, and in particular in the bowl game, he played really well,” added Kelly.
Adams joined Kelly’s program in the 2023 season out of St. Augustine High School in Marrero, Louisiana. The former four-star player was the No. 195 player in the 2023 class, the No. 11 recruit in Louisiana and the No. 13 offensive tackle in the nation, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.
The young offensive lineman’s absence was quite apparent as the line struggled to stop Vanderbilt’s defense. Kelly definitely has his work cut out of him heading into this week’s huge match up against No. 3 Texas A&M.