The Top 3 Players In LSU Football History

The LSU Tigers compete in the loaded SEC conference. The LSU Tigers are known as a regular Top 10 team and are ranked 12th in NCAA history in terms of victories. LSU has won the National Champsionship on three seperate occassions. They first won it back in 1958 and have recently captured the top spot in 2003 and 2007.. The Tigers have won 8 division titles, 14 conference titles and a Heisman Trophy. The three best players to ever put on an LSU uniform are Tommy Casanova, Patrick Peterson, and Bradie James

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No. 3: Tommy Casanova, DB, (1969 – 1971)

Tommy Casanova is the only player in LSU history to earn the All-American title in all three years he was at LSU. Sports Illustrated regarded him as the best player in the nation in 1971. He played multiple positions at LSU, including running back, punt and kick returner, as well as his primary position of defensive back.

No. 2: Patrick Peterson, CB, (2008 – 2010)

Patrick Peterson could very well be the best player to suit up for the LSU Tigers. Peterson got better and better with each season at LSU.. In his sophomore season, he gave a glimpse of what was to come. His junior season was an absolute breakout year for the player, and by time he was ready to leave and go to the NFL, he had become known for shutting down opposing threats on offense. During the 2010 season, Peterson was named the SEC Player of the Year, 1st Team All-American, and winner of the Thorpe and Bednarik awards.

No. 1:Bradie James, LB, (1999 – 2002)

Bradie James is only the 2nd player in LSU history to record over 400 tackles, the other being Al Richardson, who played for the Tigers from 1979 to 1982. James’ impact at LSU was immediate: In his freshman year he recorded 41 tackles, 3 sacks and an interception. He was named second team All-SEC that said year. By his junior year, the LSU defense was called the “James Gang.” He led the team on defense that year and recorded 113 tackles. His final year with LSU was even bigger, recording 154 tackles, the first LSU player to make more than 150 in a single season. He was named All-American and to the All-SEC team for the second time.

LSU has been long known for stellar defense and all three national titles that the Tigers have won have been because of the major role the LSU defense has played over the years. Bradie James led one of the most physical and feared units on defense across the country and established himself as one of the best linebackers in collegiate history. Bradie James is the greatest player in LSU football history.

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