LSU fullback proves he can carry the ball with dive play TD
By Andrew Olson
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Some spring game touchdowns may be written off as practice drills or products of mismatches, but for LSU FB Bry’Kiethon Mouton, a five-yard scoring run was a big part of proving he belongs in the backfield.
“They wanted to see if I could handle the ball. Coming out of high school I was a tight end,” Mouton told The Advocate. “They wanted to see if I could make a play and I did.”
Moulton’s play was the fullback dive, a longtime component of the LSU playbook. In this instance, he had to do more than just run straight up the gut.
“It was off of a lot of repetition,” Mouton said. “The linemen were across my face so I cut it back fast. It was something that came to me naturally.
With all eyes on RB Leonard Fournette, Mouton told The Advocate reporters that he thinks there will be opportunities for a fullback to catch opposing defenses off guard.
“Coming into the season nobody really looks for our fullbacks to get the ball and make plays,” Mouton said. “It’s going to be a good look for me and the offense.”
Even if Mouton, who is listed at 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, isn’t running the dive play, he could still be used to put points on the board. As a high school tight end, his highlight footage showed reliable hands and familiarity with carrying the ball in the open field.
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