There weren’t many bigger surprises in college football this season than the emergence of linebacker Harold Perkins for LSU.
The true freshman was a five-star recruit and a top-five overall prospect, so he was certainly expected to develop into a great player. But with 72 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks — the latter two led the team — Perkins was an immediate impact player despite being a bit rough around the edges and limited to contributing in the pass rush.
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