Brian Kelly says true freshman Ahmad Breaux could see immediate action this week

Depth at defensive line has been a question for LSU all summer. That puts a spotlight on the young guys in that room.

A freshman making an immediate impact on the interior would be significant, potentially changing LSU’s outlook at the position.

The name to watch early could be Ahmad Breaux. Brian Kelly said Breaux was LSU’s most physically and mentally ready freshman.

Breaux was a three-star in the 2024 class, but he’s looked like a blue chip thus far. According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Breaux was the No. 59 ranked defensive lineman in his class and the No. 21 ranked recruit in Louisiana.

The most notable defensive tackle signing for LSU in the 2024 class was five-star Dominick McKinley, but Breaux might be seeing the field first.

LSU hired Bo Davis to develop difference-makers at defensive tackle. LSU had three NFL draft picks on the interior last year, but the level of play was below the talent level. It’s looking like LSU will get immediate results from Davis in week one.

Brian Kelly doesn’t shy away from playing true freshman up front. In 2022, we saw LSU rely on two freshmen at the offensive tackle spots in Will Campbell and Emery Jones. That completely flipped the trajectory of that room with Campbell and Jones emerging as stars.

LSU hopes the 2024 defensive tackle class will make a similar impact.

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