Tigers Talk LSU at SEC Media Days

Nussmeier on New Threats Emerging Sooner than Later

Yes, we’re talking about the former Oklahoma Sooners in the LSU passing game. And yes, we’re willing to commit to a corny subheading to illustrate a point. The Tigers have added multiple receiving weapons via the transfer portal, and Nussmeier was asked specifically about Oklahoma transfers Bauer Sharp at tight end and Nic Anderson at wide receiver.

“Bauer has kind of added another level of backbone to our offense, and that type of mindset he has. He’s ready to take somebody’s face off. And he can make plays, and he’s electric with the ball in his hand,” said Nussmeier.

With weapons like Trey’Dez Green at tight end, it’s easy to overlook Sharp. However, Sharp was Oklahoma’s leading receiver in 2024 and apparently adds a needed edge to the tight end position.

Nussmeier on Anderson, “Nic, on the other hand, is around the same way. He’s very electric, very, very good football player, and makes plays on the ball in the air that are unbelievable.”

LSU returns its leading receiver, Aaron Anderson, as well as deep threats Barion Brown and Hilton. At 6’-4” and 210 pounds, Anderson presents a different challenge than the other Tiger receivers when healthy. He’s a prototypical “X” receiver with the ability to make acrobatic catches as well as run after the catch. Anderson’s emergence could take this group from great to elite.

Chris Hilton Talks Redemption and Wide Receiver Depth

A former top-100 recruit in 2021, Hilton has faced his share of adversity at LSU. Injuries have continued to impact his availability, and he’s hoping to finally enter a season completely healthy. When on the field, he’s pressed to make plays at times, which has resulted in drops and mis-timed jumps. When asked about an opposing venue he’d like to visit, he thought back to Ole Miss in 2023. Hilton had a chance to make a catch in the end zone to win the game, but the ball bounced off his fingertips.

“Ole Miss. That one is a little personal for me because back in ’23, I had the chance to win that game. Didn’t work out like that. So that would probably be what I would like to go back to.”

Hilton also spoke about how the depth of LSU’s receiving room should cause problems for defenses.

“Like, you try to put emphasis on one of us, you’ve still got to worry about two others. If you somehow find a way to guard two of us, you still have a third you’ve got to worry about.”

A common theme for LSU at SEC Media Days was the skill and speed at the receiver position. If the Tigers can manage to play better complementary football with the running game, this should be a scary group.

Whit Weeks Should be Ready to Go

Weeks emerged as a consistent playmaker and defensive leader for the Tigers in 2024. He suffered an unfortunate lower leg injury in the Texas Bowl, but his recovery is apparently going well.

Weeks on his status, “I feel like within these past four weeks, five weeks, whatever; since the start of June, I’ve really been able to get back to being my old self. So I did sit out this spring, but now I’m ready to go.”

That’s encouraging news for the returning star, but his comments on a Tiger teammate could also excite LSU fans. Here’s what Weeks had to say about another player coming off an injury, Harold Perkins.

“The sky’s the limit for Harold. He’s the best athlete I’ve probably ever seen in my whole life. If you let Harold be Harold, he’ll be a superstar.”

Weeks isn’t the first person to make a statement like this regarding Perkins. Now, the question is if his move to the Star position will let “Harold be Harold”. If so, the LSU defense could make a significant step forward in 2025.