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DJ Pickett to LSU

Two weeks ago, Pickett had Oregon as his choice. Rumors of Miami making a push were only sort of true, but there was a late push by LSU as he was a truly priority target for them. When you play against the big boys, there are going to be some tight moments. At the end, the Oregon staff was able to touch bases with everyone and remind them of what had originally separated them but the relationship Pickett and family had with LSU DB coach Corey Raymond, the proximity of LSU, and playing in the SEC was just too appealing to DJ and his family.

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The Big Ten's best Defensive Linemen ahead of the 2024 college football season

While the Pac-12 was famous for its air-raid, fast-paced offenses, the Big Ten has long been notorious for its hard-nosed, ground-and-pound attacks. As Oregon, USC, UCLA, and Washington move into the Big Ten, the new style of conference play may force them to make adjustments to counteract the Big Ten’s penchant for running the ball.

Some of those adjustments will be on offense, but the bulk of changes will come on the defensive side of the ball, especially along the defensive line. Already this offseason, the Ducks have started beefing up their defensive front lines with the transfer additions of Ja’Maree Caldwell and Derrick Harmon. Now. headed into 2024, Oregon seems set up well to contain the run in the Big Ten conference, but they aren’t the only team with exceptional D-linemen.

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