The LSU Tigers have churned out a lot of talent over the years at every position on the roster, creating one of the most storied programs in college football history. Like other programs, the “Bayou Bengals” have their fair share of traditions. One of these is awarding the No. ‘7’ jersey to a special player each year.
Those who decide to wear the No. 7 jersey have something special going for them. Let’s take a look back at some of the best ‘7’s to play for LSU.
Best LSU Players to Wear No. 7
As LSU HC Brian Kelly said while awarding the special Nos. ’18’ and ‘7’ before last season began, the ‘7’ jersey “is about somebody that brings an incredible ability, is from the state and calls the Louisiana his home.”
He continued, “This number is about a player who brings up others around him. You can’t just be a great player. If it’s just about him, the number 7 jersey doesn’t work. You have to bring others up around him, and that’s what these two do. They elevate the play of those around him.”
Since 2008, the Tigers have awarded their best home-grown leader the number ‘7’.
CB Patrick Peterson (2008-2010)
The eight-time Pro Bowl selection and Arizona Cardinals legend spent his college career in Baton Rouge. Spoiler alert: He made his time there count.
Winner of the Chuck Bednarik and Jim Thorpe Awards, Peterson played all over the field and dominated. His special-teams skills were also a bonus for then-head coach Les Miles.
S Tyrann Matheiu (2010-2011)
The Honeybadger was one of the most impactful defenders in the country during his two-year run at LSU.
He finished his Tigers career four tackles shy of 100, but would go on to record 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, four interceptions, 17 pass breakups, six forced fumbles, and multiple touchdowns. He was a superstar at the college level before becoming that in the NFL.
RB Leonard Fournette (2014-2016)
Fournette was a monster running the football for the Tigers. An All-American and two-time All-SEC running back, the New Orleans native rushed for nearly 3,900 yards during his storied Tigers career, including 1,953 in 2015. His 40 rushing touchdowns are nothing to sneeze at either.
S Grant Delpit (2017-2019)
Delpit is another Jim Thorpe Award winner on this list. A key piece of the 2019 national championship team, Delpit’s ability to line up anywhere and create havoc for opposing offenses was ridiculous.
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Now with the Cleveland Browns, he is trying to recapture some of that winning magic.
WR Ja’Marr Chase (2018-2020)
You can’t make this list and leave Chase off of it.
Before becoming a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in his first four NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, he was a Fred Biletnikoff Award winner at LSU. En route to helping the team win the national title in 2019, he was a key weapon for his NFL quarterback in Joe Burrow.
He caught 84 passes for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns that season, which is off the charts.
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