Report: LSU DL '50/50' on returning to the Tigers next season

LSU defensive lineman Christian LaCouture told 104.5 ESPN Radio that he is “50/50” on returning for his senior season.

LSU DL Christian LaCouture tells @MattMoscona it's "50/50" returning to LSU for his senior year. He will make decision next week @1045espn

— 104.5 ESPN (@1045espn) December 9, 2016

LaCouture missed the entire season because of a knee injury he suffered during an August practice. He started 23 games for the Tigers during his career so far. He was expected to play primarily at end during the 2016 season, but he also has played the interior line spots during his career.

As The Advocate’s Ross Dellenger points out, LaCouture participated in LSU’s senior day because he wasn’t anticipating on applying for a redshirt.

Interesting.

LaCouture participated in senior day ceremonies because he did not expect to seek a redshirt. #LSU https://t.co/RKHwAkLuhO

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 9, 2016

We all know that new head coach Ed Orgeron is a great recruiter, and getting LaCouture to return for another season would help bolster the Tigers’ defensive line.