LSU Football: 3 predictions for the Tigers QB competition

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils looks to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Badgers defeated the Sun Devils 20-13. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

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Who will start this fall?

Brian Kelly was determined to get Walker Howard to LSU and you can’t blame him for dancing or doing whatever it took. Howard was ranked 41st overall in the 247 sports composite rankings and is someone that’s expected to play in the NFL someday.

But is he going to be ready to start in the SEC next season? That seems like a bit of a stretch. It’s not totally out of the question. Howard played early in his high school career and was productive while also taking care of the ball.

He’s athletic but not a runner like Daniels, who rushed for over 1,200 yards during his time with Arizona State. That’s an element that LSU hasn’t had for a long time. But he’s also got a really good arm and he’s experienced.

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That leads me to predict that Daniels will be the starter next season as he tries to rehabilitate his NFL draft stock. Howard will likely get some playing time this season to give him a little seasoning but this will be Daniels’ show in 2022.

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