LSU Practice Report: Notes From Day 6 of Fall Camp

The Tigers saw the defense shine on Thursday. A deep dive into practice No. 6.

Brian Kelly and the Tigers took Wednesday as a recovery day, and after returning to the practice fields on Thursday, this team looked rested.

It was a big-time day for the defense on Thursday, a spot that this program has been waiting to see shine.

A deep dive into Thursday’s practice:

Quarterbacks

• Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers continue looking like the one-two punch many have been waiting for. On Thursday, the two connected on a few occasions during 7-on-7 work.
• Thursday wasn’t Garrett Nussmeier’s day. From what we saw, the third-year signal-caller threw two interceptions with one of them going to linebacker West Weeks on a throw to the back left corner of the endzone.
• There isn’t much to report with the quarterbacks. Daniels continues developing his deep ball and improving as a vertical passer while Nussmeier had a challenging day in 7-on-7.

Running Backs

• Logan Diggs impressed once again on Thursday. The Notre Dame transfer had the media chattering all morning as he continued receiving first team reps.
• Senior running back Josh Williams was sidelined on Thursday with a minor injury. He was with the team but didn’t have pads on, giving Diggs a few more reps.
• Armoni Goodwin is still getting his legs underneath him and that was on full display on Thursday. A few hiccups but the third-year back continues to make a difference.

Wide Receivers

• Malik Nabers had a day. Jayden Daniels and his WR1 connected on a red zone touchdown during 7-on-7 where Nabers fully laid out to reel in the score. It was a masterclass day for Nabers, stealing the show during 7v7 work.
• Landon Ibieta struggled on Thursday with a handful of drops. The redshirt freshman is has worked with the second team where he’s shined with Nussmeier, but Thursday was a learning experience for Ibieta as he continues getting his legs underneath him.
• Brian Thomas Jr. returned to the practice field On Thursday after being sidelined on Monday and Tuesday.
• Aaron Anderson is as shifty as it gets. On Thursday, he showcased his impressive change of pace. He’s “a guy that has to touch the football,” offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock said on Thursday.

Tight Ends

• Ka’Morreun Pimpton is going to be a problem for opponents sooner rather than later. As he continues carving out a role as TE2, the true freshman has looked the part. On Thursday, he showcased what makes him so special and that’s as a red zone threat. Jayden Daniels connected with Pimpton on a back shoulder fade in the end zone for a score.
• Mac Markway has “had the best camp so far” in terms of helping this program, according to offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock. He’s shown his blocking, and on Thursday, Markway showed he can be complete with his hands as well.

Offensive Line

• Maryland transfer Mason Lunsford took reps with the first team at right guard on Thursday, replacing Miles Frazier who had been taking snaps at first team for the most part.
• Charles Turner and Marlon Martinez rotated at center.
• Zalance Heard continues taking reps with the second team at right tackle.

Defensive Line

• The defense controlled the pace on Thursday. The defensive line has worked with the same front four of Sai’vion Jones, Maason Smith, Mekhi Wingo and Ovie Oghoufo.
• Quency Wiggins will make an impact in some way, shape or form this season.
• Dashawn Womack looks the part and he did once again on Thursday. He’s been working with the line and as a JACK linebacker

Linebacker

• West Weeks came up with a big interception in the end zone, picking off Garrett Nussmeier during 7-on-7. The second-year Tigers made his presence felt in a big way on Thursday.

Cornerbacks

• It was a monster day for this secondary and it all started with Syracuse transfer Duce Chestnut. Chestnut had back-to-back deflections with one resulting in an interception by Sage Ryan.
• Sticking with Ryan, he’s shined during camp. He’s working with the 1’s and hasn’t come off of the field very much. The interception on Garrett Nussmeier was another big play from a player who’s looking ready to breakout this season.
• Zy Alexander can be penciled in as a starting cornerback. He’s been working with the 1’s and shining during his chances.
• Remember the name Ashton Stamps. The Louisiana native, and true freshman, is seeing his stock rise during camp. He’s been solid so far and Thursday was much of the same.

Safeties

• Not much to report on the safeties. Greg Brooks returned to the field for the Tigers after being sidelined on Monday and Tuesday. 
• Andre Sam is holding his own in a big way during camp and looks like a player who can make an impact for this program immediately. It'll be interesting to see the role he takes on this season.