LSU Stars Back Adding 2 Former Pros for Championship Push

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 2

Trey'Dez Green said LSU's player-led leadership backed adding former pros even though one newcomer, tight end Dae'Quan Wright, could reduce his own targets and yards.
Sam Leavitt framed the move around college football's new 5-year eligibility reality, echoing the legal dispute over players who declared before knowing a fifth season would be available.
Lane Kiffin had already said LSU's team leaders voted unanimously for the additions, and Green's comments reinforced that the roster largely supports the plan.
Open roster spots reported by LouisianaSports.com undercut a central criticism — that veterans would take places from players who spent the offseason earning them.
The backing from LSU's stars suggests the team sees extra competition and outside scrutiny as worth it if the additions improve its title chances before Saturday's opener.