ATLANTA — Former University of Arkansas defensive backs Greg Brooks Jr. and Joe Foucha are potential starters in the LSU secondary this season as the Tigers had to go heavy into the transfer portal to fill out their roster.
“They have been outstanding additions to our program,” LSU Coach Brian Kelly said of the pair on Monday. “I know many don’t like to see [transfers] happen within the league. I’m not crazy about it either.
“But these are two Louisiana kids that wanted to play at LSU, and they have been great additions. Character. I would say that when we were looking into the transfer portal, we wanted young men that had SEC experience and had ties to the state of Louisiana. Brooks and Foucha fit that to the T.”
LSU linebacker Mike Jones Jr. also touted the former Hogs, who combined for 121 tackles 3 interceptions and 9 pass breakups last season.
“Both of them have fit in as well as you’d want someone to fit in,” Jones said. “They both came in with a great mindset and adjusted quickly and they’ve been getting the job done they need to do. They’re both great players and great guys as well.”
Brooks and Foucha both had interceptions in the Razorbacks’ 24-10 win over Penn State in the Outback Bowl.