LSU OC Joe Sloan speaks on the emergence of Kaleb Jackson

Fall camp is underway at LSU and one focal point is the revamped run game. With Jayden Daniels gone, LSU is going to do some things differently on the ground. Without an elite runner at the quarterback position, the rushing attack will be more multiple and built around the running backs.

One back with a chance to emerge is Kaleb Jackson. LSU co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan was asked about Jackson earlier this week and offered some thoughts on Jackson entering his sophomore season.

“When he was able to get the football, and especially once he broke the first level or second level, he’s a punishing back,” Sloan said. “He is hard to tackle. He runs, he gets his pads down on contact and he’s able to drive his feet. He’s a powerful human.”

But despite the talent, there was a learning curve for Jackson last year. Sloan said the running back position is much more than just getting the ball and running. It’s about knowing the reads, knowing how the defense will fit the holes, picking up the right man in pass protection, and so forth.

Jackson wasn’t an early enrollee, so he didn’t have much time to pick up on stuff before his freshman year. Sloan said this offseason has given Jackson a chance to attack those little things.

“Now I think what you’re seeing is you’re seeing how he is a complete running back,” Sloan said.

“It’s been fun to watch. I think he worked really hard from spring ball until now on his body and being prepared for what the season is going to be,” Sloan said.

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