With less than two weeks to go before LSU football kicks off the 2025 season at Clemson, the Tigers are still shuffling their offensive line.
Some positions are set. Tyree Adams will start at left tackle, and Virginia Tech transfer Braelin Moore will start at center. Everything else is up for grabs.
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At right tackle, the battle is heating up. Weston Davis was LSU’s clear first-team right tackle for most of the offseason, but true freshman Carius Curne is beginning to push Davis.
Curne has taken reps all over the offensive line this summer. In recent days, Curne has seen his workload at right tackle increase. Kelly said the move was about creating more competition.
“I think there’s still a battle for that next tackle position, which would be the right tackle. So we moved Carius over there to compete with Weston (Davis) to see who’s our best,” Kelly said.
Kelly said LSU likes the progress of right tackle Ory Williams, but it wasn’t enough to push Davis just yet. With Curne at right tackle, LSU has two SEC-ready players competing. Competition has been a theme of the offseason for LSU as Kelly finally feels the team has enough depth to create a competitive atmosphere.
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LSU isn’t afraid to play true freshmen on the offensive line. Curne has the talent and physical tools to play right away. Per On3, he was a five-star and the No. 2-ranked interior offensive lineman in the class of 2025.
LSU’s offensive line has produced mixed results in training camp, but Kelly still feels good about the unit.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football’s five-star freshman pushing to start at right tackle
