Consistent Harris

Sophomore linebacker De’Jon Harris is closing in on 100 tackles.

Harris had 12 tackles at LSU to raise his total to 93, which ranks second in the SEC.

“I think consistency is an accurate word used to describe how he’s played here in his sophomore season,” defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads said. “He takes full advantage of the week. That’s awfully important.

“By that I mean, when

we give them the first notes on Tuesday and we go out and apply it on the practice field, you can see he’s not there. He doesn’t fully understand what we’re trying to get and where all the blocks and the angles are going to come from. But by the time Saturday arrives, he understands the plan. That’s a lot of work he’s put in, both physical and mental, and it shows in his consistent level of play.”

LSU sophomore linebacker Devin White leads the SEC with 103 tackles. He had 14 tackles against Arkansas and was named SEC defensive player of the week.