LSU preseason All-Americans were announced by the AP, and the Tigers placed three players on the list, giving early clarity on which players will be expected to carry the load this fall.
The recognition focuses attention on returning playmakers and portal additions who will be counted on immediately; full coverage and the original breakdown of the honors can be found at LSU Tigers On SI
Key Takeaways
- Trey’Dez Green earned First-Team recognition as an offensive tight end and enters the season as one of LSU’s top returning pass-catchers after a 33-catch, 433-yard, seven-touchdown campaign last year.
- Jordan Seaton, a transfer from Colorado, was named a Second-Team offensive tackle and projects to start at left tackle protecting LSU’s new quarterback Sam Leavitt.
- Ty Benefield was selected to the AP Second-Team as a safety and arrives from Boise State with extensive collegiate production, including 235 career tackles across 41 games.
- Those honors highlight a mix of high-end returners and targeted portal additions that will shape LSU’s Week 1 lineup and early-season expectations.
LSU preseason All-Americans roster impact
All three selections represent core contributors who factor into both immediate game-planning and short-term roster construction.
The AP nods validate roles that LSU coaches have already signaled will be central to the 2026 game plan.
Trey’Dez Green as passing-game centerpiece
Green arrives at the top of the list as a First-Team selection after posting 33 catches for 433 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
With wide receiver turnover and multiple transfers added to the corps, Green’s continuity and production give Kiffin a reliable matchup weapon inside the offense.
Jordan Seaton anchoring the left tackle spot
Seaton’s Second-Team selection highlights why LSU prioritized him in the transfer market; he comes from Colorado and is projected to take the starting left tackle job protecting Sam Leavitt.
Coaches and offensive line staff will expect Seaton to provide veteran pass-protection and run-blocking stability to improve both pocket time for the quarterback and lanes for the backfield.
Ty Benefield bolstering the secondary
Benefield joins the LSU secondary after three seasons at Boise State and earned Second-Team honors at safety.
His career totals include 235 total tackles (162 solo), 18 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 12 pass breakups and five interceptions across 41 games, and Benefield and fellow transfer Faheem Delane are positioned to add immediate experience to the defense.
Preseason honors and roster context table
| Player | Origin | Role at LSU | Verified background and production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey’Dez Green | Returning LSU player | Primary pass-catching tight end and offensive mismatch | First-Team AP Preseason All-American; 33 catches for 433 yards and seven TDs last season |
| Jordan Seaton | Transfer from Colorado | Projected starting left tackle protecting the quarterback | Second-Team AP Preseason All-American; transfer addition expected to start on the left side |
| Ty Benefield | Transfer from Boise State | Experienced starting safety in the secondary | Second-Team AP Preseason All-American; 41 college games with 235 total tackles and multiple turnover plays |
| Faheem Delane | Transfer from Ohio State | Secondary depth and transfer portal addition | Transfer portal addition from Ohio State who adds experience and depth to the defensive back room |
SEC and College Football Playoff implications for LSU
Preseason honors carry both tangible and intangible value in the SEC, where perception influences early-season rankings, media narratives, and the energy around recruiting boards.
From a roster construction standpoint, the mix of a high-end returning pass-catcher and veteran portal pieces addresses immediate schematic needs on both sides of the ball and reduces the degree of vulnerability in areas that cost the Tigers last season.
Those honors set a baseline for outsiders’ expectations and help frame LSU’s narrative when committee voters and analysts compare returning talent across the SEC and national contenders. Article by SECFB Staff. Original reporting by Zach Dimmitt.
