Summary
LSU's freshman cornerback DJ Pickett earned national honors by being named to the FWAA 2025 Freshman All-America team. Despite LSU's unstable football season and coaching changes, Pickett stood out for his defensive skills and decided to stay with LSU for the next season under new head coach Lane Kiffin.
Key Facts
- LSU's football team ended the 2025 season with a 7–6 record.
- Head coach Brian Kelly was fired during the season on October 26.
- Lane Kiffin was hired as LSU's new head coach on November 30, 2025.
- DJ Pickett, a freshman cornerback at LSU, made the FWAA 2025 Freshman All-America team.
- Pickett was ranked as the No. 11 recruit nationally and was highly sought after by top college programs.
- He played in every game in the 2025 season with notable stats including 35 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 2 sacks.
- LSU's defensive unit led the SEC in interceptions with 17.
- Pickett plans to remain at LSU for the 2026 season under Kiffin.
