LSU football secondary aims to be college football's best in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

LSU football's secondary is highly regarded, with expectations to be among the best nationally by the end of the season. The team returns cornerbacks DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland, who have established themselves as formidable defenders. LSU also added transfer Ty Benefield at safety, who has received positive feedback since joining. Phil Steele ranks LSU's secondary as the 10th best, while Pick Six Previews places them at 12th. Despite the loss of All-American Mansoor Delane, the team's current cornerback duo is expected to maintain strong performance. LSU is set to showcase its secondary talents throughout the 2026 season, with potential for improvement as the year progresses.
- •DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland return at cornerback for LSU
- •Ty Benefield transferred from Boise State, expected to impact safety position
- •Phil Steele ranks LSU's secondary No. 10; Pick Six Previews ranks them 12th
- •LSU lost Mansoor Delane but retains experienced cornerbacks
- •Spears and Cooley add depth at safety position for the Tigers
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football secondary could be college football's best in 2026
"LSU football's secondary has the talent to be the best in the nation by year's end. Here's the case for Corey Raymond's group.
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