One highlight from every member of LSU’s transfer class

LSU landed the second-best transfer class on the 2023 cycle according to 247Sports.

It’s a class that addresses key needs while also adding some star power.

Last year, we saw Brian Kelly’s first transfer class pay dividends as players like Jayden Daniels and Greg Brooks Jr. came up with big plays in big moments.

Here, we’ll be taking a look at one or two highlights from each member of the class. Each play sheds some light on what LSU’s getting from this class and what fans can expect to see on the field this fall.

We’ll start with the most recent addition, a safety who should fit right into Matt House’s scheme.

Andre Sam

We’ll begin with LSU’s most recent transfer portal addition. Andre Sam was a key part of Marshall’s stout defense last year.

In that first clip, we see Sam fly off the edge and deliver a hit on the QB.

In this second clip, Sam breaks on a ball to disrupt a key fourth down.

You can see how he fits in the House defense. He’s versatile in the same way that Brooks is. House can use him in space, trusting him to make plays and bring him off the edge too.

Logan Diggs

Next we have Logan Diggs, who brings much-needed insurance to the LSU running back room.

Diggs surpassed 1,000 total yards at Notre Dame last year. He did a little bit of everything, which will be of use in Mike Denbrock’s offense.

Take a look at that catch-and-run vs. South Carolina in the bowl game. It’s the type of explosive play LSU needs more of in its own offense.

Omar Speights

You could argue Speights is LSU’s best transfer of the cycle. Not only because he was all-conference at Oregon State, but LSU needed a stud at inside linebacker.

Take a look as Speights blitzes up the middle and puts a hit on Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.

Ovie Oghoufo

Oghoufo reunites with Kelly after beginning his career at Notre Dame in 2018.

He brings needed depth and experience to LSU’s EDGE spot as BJ Ojulari and Ali Gaye depart.

He came up big for Texas on a third and seven against Alabama last year. Coming off the edge, he collapsed the pocket and sacked Bryce Young from behind.

Jordan Jefferson

Jefferson isn’t the one that comes up with the sack there against Pitt, but it was his initial push against the double-team that created trouble for Pitt QB Kedon Slovis.

Jefferson adds to a LSU front that’s already strong on the interior.

Aaron Anderson

Aaron Anderson spent 2022 with the Crimson Tide but didn’t play as he recovered from an injury.

Now, he’s back home with LSU, where he’s healthy with the chance to make an impact.

Because he didn’t play last year, we’ll have to go back to his high school clips.

Anderson is known for what he can do in space, but above we see him creating separation while also adjusting to the ball and making contested catches.

Duce Chestnut

Chestnut brings plenty of experience to LSU’s corner room after two years of starting at Syracuse.

He’s good in coverage with the ability to make plays on the ball too.

Take a look at how quickly Chestnut reads that play and makes a break on the ball. He’s expected to be one of LSU’s starting corners.

Mason Lunsford

Mason Lunsford will factor in LSU’s OL rotation this fall. His pass blocking grade ranked fifth among Big Ten guards in 2022.

Watch the left guard spot here as he holds strong against Michigan’s elite defensive front.

Jalen Lee

Jalen Lee was once a LSU commit before flipping to Florida in high school.

We’ll take a look at some work he did this spring. Lee adds depth up front and brings SEC experience.

Bradyn Swinson

Like Oghoufo, Swinson joins LSU as the Tigers look to add experience at JACK linebacker.

Here’s a play from his game against Ohio State two years ago where he comes off the edge, shows hustle, and sacks C.J. Stroud.

Denver Harris

Here’s a clip of Denver Harris against Alabama. It gets fiery at the end of the play where Harris loses some of his composure, but this is the type of physical man-to-man defender House wants to put on the outside.

Harris could be the most talented corner on LSU’s roster.

Paris Shand

The last time Shand faced an SEC opponent, he totaled six pressures and a sack against Mississippi State.

Here’s a play where he creates pressure off the edge and forces MSU QB Will Rogers to get the ball out of his hand.

Zy Alexander

Zy Alexander is another corner that fits the Matt House protype. His size allows him to bring a different physicality to that position on the outside.

Here’s a play where he makes an incredible play on the ball for a pick.

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Story originally appeared on LSU Tigers Wire