Overview
- Leavitt said he has been “100%” for months and multiple outlets reported Monday that he is medically cleared and has fully participated in LSU’s fall camp.
- Coach Lane Kiffin praised Leavitt’s recent practices for accuracy and ball security, and reporters noted Leavitt added more than 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason.
- An anonymous SEC defensive coordinator told ESPN that Leavitt lacks the elite talent of recent LSU quarterbacks and that LSU’s success may depend on system fit rather than pure ability.
- LSU has surrounded Leavitt with new skill‑position and line talent, and a booster-funded bonding trip for receivers was cited as part of the team’s offseason preparation.
- The Tigers open Sept. 5 at home against Clemson and visit Ole Miss in Week 3, games that media and coaches say will serve as near-term barometers of Leavitt’s health, development, and fit in Kiffin’s scheme.