Another LSU Linebacker Suffers Significant Injury

The LSU Tigers are off to a solid start in the first year under head coach Lane Kiffin.

However, the injury issues continue to pile up following LSU's dominant 35-6 win over Texas A&M in Baton Rouge on Saturday night.

After losing star linebacker Whit Weeks to a fracture in his left leg that could keep him out for a majority of the season, the Tigers also suffered another notable injury at the position.

LSU LB Charles Ross II Out for Rest of Season

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Juju Preston (10) is tackled by LSU Tigers linebacker Charles Ross II (26) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Kiffin announced that LSU linebacker Charles Ross II suffered a torn ACL in the win over Texas A&M and will miss the remainder of the season.

A product of Houston, TX, Ross played in 12 games as a true freshman for LSU last season, primarily as a standout on special teams. He also got snaps at linebacker in the Texas Bowl against Houston.

Since Weeks is set to be out for an extended period of time, the Tigers can't afford to lose any depth pieces at linebacker moving forward. Ross isn't a defensive starter, but he's a consistent contributor on special teams and could have had an increased role on defense with Weeks out and the depth chart set to experience a shakeup.

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Instead, he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the year.

LSU plays McNeese at home on Saturday.

Where Does LSU Go From Here?

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin stands on the field during warm up against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

While Ross II isn't a household name in the SEC, his impact on special teams is well recognized by LSU fans. Being a high-level contributor in the third phase of the game won't always make the highlight reel but it's a valuable part of a team's success that can often get overlooked.

As a result of Ross II's injury, the Tigers will need to have other players step up on special teams moving forward. All it takes is one bad missed tackle on a kickoff or punt return to end LSU's College Football Playoff chances, though the offense and defense will do whatever it takes to ensure it doesn't come to that.

With Ross out, other players looking to work their way up the depth chart now have a chance at proving themselves to the coaching staff by making an impact on special teams. Doing so for the rest of the year will give these players valuable reps that will carry into the offseason.

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