TJ Dottery leads all FBS linebackers in PFF grade for LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
LSU linebacker TJ Dottery has emerged as the top-graded linebacker in college football through Week 2 of the 2026 season, achieving a PFF grade of 94.8. The transfer from Ole Miss has made seven stops and two forced fumbles while contributing seven pressures and a QB hit. LSU's defense has maintained strong performance, limiting opponents Clemson and Louisiana Tech to a combined 285 yards. Dottery, alongside his teammates, will be challenged when LSU faces Ole Miss, marking a significant matchup for the season.
- •TJ Dottery is graded 94.8 by PFF, leading all FBS linebackers.
- •He has made seven stops and two forced fumbles this season.
- •LSU's defense has allowed only 285 total yards in two games.
- •Dottery will face his former team, Ole Miss, this week.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football's TJ Dottery leads all FBS linebackers in PFF grade
"LSU football linebacker TJ Dottery is off to a red hot start in 2026. He's PFF's top graded linebacker in the nation so far.
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