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LSU football projects to have an elite secondary in 2026. DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland form a top-notch cornerback duo and safety Ty Benefield is a potential first-round pick.

But the LSU secondary lacks the depth it had in 2025. Last year, LSU had Mansoor Delane, the No. 6 overall pick, playing next to Pickett, Woodland, and AJ Haulcy. Now Delane is gone and LSU didn't sign a prized cornerback in the transfer portal. That puts pressure on cornerback Ja'Keem Jackson to step up.

Jackson began his career at Florida with current LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond. Jackson transferred to LSU ahead of the 2025 season, reuniting with Raymond. Jackson was buried on the depth chart last fall and didn't play a ton. Still, he stuck around despite LSU making a change at head coach.

Jackson is a top-three corner on LSU's roster, firmly putting him in the rotation in 2026. Jackson played eight games…

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