Brian Kelly elaborates on the improvements Jayden Daniels, Harold Perkins have made ahead of LSU Spring Game

Brian Kelly took some time to speak with the SEC Network crew before LSU’s Spring Game on Saturday.

Among many things, one of the hot topics was quarterback Jayden Daniels. After a successful first season in Baton Rouge, Kelly explained what his signal caller has improved upon this spring.

“Well I think technically, pushing the ball down the field, being more aggressive with the football,” explained Kelly. “I thought at times last year, he kind of didn’t look to be more aggressive with some things. He didn’t want to make mistakes. I think he’s at that point now where he sees things a lot clearer, and he’s being more aggressive.

“He’s put on some weight. You can see already in his arms. His body is a bit different. That’s just maturity.”

As for the Tigers playmakers, Kelly has been pleased with a bevy of them, naming some of his wide receivers, running backs and tight ends by name ahead of Saturday’s activities.

“[Mason] Taylor, [Malik] Nabers, [Brian] Thomas has had a really good spring. Kyren Lacy,” stated Kelly. “I think that there’s plenty of guys there that are going to be able to surround him and make him make plays. At the running back position, Noah Cain has been really good.

“So I think there’s plenty of obviously play-makers in this league, and you’re going to need them in this league, that’s for sure.”

On the defensive side of the football, Harold Perkins is the player that everyone will have their eyes on. According to the Tigers head coach, the star defender should be even better in 2023.

“I think just understanding where he fits on the defense,” Kelly said. “We kind of moved him around and tried to get his athleticism on the field, and maybe didn’t spend as much time on the position itself.

“Now he clearly understands where he fits at that linebacker position. So understanding coverages, down and distance, things of that nature. I think that’s really where he’s made great strides this spring.”

As you can see, there’s plenty of exciting things to keep an eye on at the LSU Spring Game on Saturday. Jayden Daniels, Harold Perkins and everything in between, it’s going to be a good time.