On his radio program on Thursday, LSU football coach Brian Kelly announced that Chris Hilton, a redshirt junior wide receiver, will play in the Tigers’ game against UCLA on Saturday.
“We’re going to get him on the field, but this is going to be like getting a toe in the water,” Kelly explained.
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Before kickoff versus USC on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton (3) receives a pass on the field to help with warm-ups. Hilton stayed out of the game.
Because of a bone bruise in his ankle, Hilton has missed the opening three games of the campaign. During the next three weeks, LSU intends for Hilton to progressively increase his playing time, according to Kelly.
Together with Jalen Lee, a senior defensive tackle, Kelly also indicated on Thursday that senior linebacker West Weeks is doubtful to participate against the Bruins due to a shoulder issue.
Kelly left out two players from last week’s game against South Carolina: redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Allen and sophomore edge rusher Da’Shawn Womack. Kelly released the injury report on Thursday.
Without Hilton, LSU has depended on senior CJ Daniels and fifth-year senior Kyren Lacy at wide receiver, along with redshirt sophomore Aaron Anderson, junior Zavion Thomas, redshirt freshmen Kyle Parker, and Shelton Sampson.
Hilton wasn’t around for the Tigers’ best receiver drills throughout the preseason, but LSU’s passing game has still produced an average of 33.3 points and 302.3 yards through the air.
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