Why LSU Football Could Have the SEC's Best Safety Group

LSU faces a potential 2026 season with what could be the SEC's best safety group, anchored by Boise State transfer Ty Benefield whose arrival has sparked praise from Lane Kiffin. Benefield will pair with redshirt junior Tamarcus Cooley, an underrated contributor, and Dashawn Spears, who is seen as a ball hawk capable of contributing at the star position. Defensive backs coach Corey Raymond oversees a unit many expect to be championship caliber under defensive coordinator Blake Baker. Kiffin labeled Benefield ultra-elite, noting him alongside tight end Trey'Dez Green and offensive tackle Jordan Seaton as examples of LSU's top talent, a sentiment echoed in discussions on In The Bayou with Tyrann Mathieu.