LSU Football Cornerback Turning Heads During Spring Camp, Making an Impact

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers wrapped up Day 6 of Spring Camp on Tuesday morning with the program continuing to work through the motions on the practice field.

The media received a full two-hour practice viewing with the Tigers going through individual drills, 11-on-11 work and 7-on-7 live periods.

Defensive coordinator Blake Baker's group looked the part on Tuesday throughout Day 6 of camp with multiple players standing out, but it was second-year cornerback Michael Turner Jr. that sent waves.

Turner, who signed with the LSU Tigers out of high school in 2024 as an athlete that could play both ways, elected to move to cornerback for his college career.

After putting pen to paper with the Bayou Bengals hovering around the 6-foot, 145-pound range, Turner took a redshirt in 2024.

Now, with his second offseason in full swing, Turner is still light at around 160 pounds, but he's beginning to make plays despite his size.

The #LSU Practice Report: Day 6 Spring Camp

- CB Michael Turner with an INT + PBU with the 2’s. Impressive day.
- S Dashawn Spears INT on Michael Van Buren.
- Coen Echols at RG with the 1’s.
- Trey’Dez Green continues proving he’ll be a force in 2025.
- Defense handled business. pic.twitter.com/ScNNC7e44X
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) March 18, 2025

It was the second-year Tiger that turned heads on Tuesday with a pass breakup and an impressive interception to wrap up 11-on-11 work at the end of practice.

Turner ran stride-for-stride with speedy wide receiver Barion Brown down the sideline with the two going up for a jump ball on a go route.

With the ball coming down, both players high pointed it with Turner snatching it away at the final second to come down the with interception on the final play of 11-on-11 work.

Turner had the media in attendance raving about his standout day on the gridiron as he looks to compete for meaningdul reps.

It's a talented cornerback room in Baton Rouge with returning pieces Ashton Stamps and PJ Woodland joined by newcomers DJ Pickett, the No. 1 defensive back in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle, and transfers Mansoor Delane (Virginia Tech) and Ja'Keem Jackson (Florida).

The coaching staff is letting this group play out here with all five cornerbacks receiving significant snaps during practice.

It's no secret five-star freshman DJ Pickett is a player that is already sending shockwaves after a hot start to camp, but the remaining pieces in Delane, Jackson, Stamps, Woodland and Turner are all looking the part as well.

Corey Raymond retooled the cornerback room this offseason with multiple newcomers in Baton Rouge.

Two to Know: DJ Pickett + Mansoor Delane.

Delane on Pickett: "I don't want to put too much out there, but what ever that 5-star plus is, that's true. He's as good as advertised." pic.twitter.com/SC679GqPrD
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) March 18, 2025

Secondary coach Corey Raymond has an embarrassment of riches to work with after retooling his position group with Turner being the player standing out during Tuesday's viewing.

The Newcomer to Know: Mansoor Delane

Virginia Tech transfer Mansoor Delane is a player that will have significant intrigue throughout the rest of Spring Camp. He's a Swiss Army Knife in the defensive backfield where he has been primarily used at cornerback during practice.

During his time with the Hokies, Delane tallied 146 tackles, 16 pass breakups, six interceptions and four forced fumbles.

It's an important addition for the program where Delane can help coach up the youngsters in the cornerback room heading into next season.

"Mansoor Delane has been very impactful at the cornerback position," Kelly said prior to Spring Camp. "We've got some younger guys, some guys with experience, but we don't have a veteran player back there. His leadership and the way he's handled himself has been amazing."

He's been a player that's physicality and technique have stood out to this point, but the expectation remains that he continues working into his own as a starter come Week 1 at Clemson.

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