Whit Weeks makes Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list for LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks has been named to the preseason watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which honors FBS players for combining community service and athletic achievement. Weeks enters his fourth season with 205 tackles and leadership experience. Last year, he faced an injury that interrupted his NFL aspirations. He will continue to anchor LSU's defense alongside teammate TJ Dottery. The Tigers expect a strong showing as they approach the upcoming season.
- •Whit Weeks is on the Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List.
- •Weeks recorded 205 tackles, 16.5 for loss, over three seasons.
- •He aims to recover from an injury that affected his last season.
- •Weeks will play alongside TJ Dottery in the LSU linebacker core.
- •Recognition could enhance Weeks' NFL Draft prospects.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football linebacker named to coveted watchlist
"LSU football linebacker Whit Weeks is earning recognition on the field and off of it. He made a prestigious preseason watchlist this week.
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