Whit Weeks at LSU: 2026 Stats, No. 7 & Linebacker Leadership
Updated: Sep 16
Whit Weeks enters 2026 as one of the faces of LSU's defense and one of the most productive linebackers of his generation in Baton Rouge.
Quick answer
Whit Weeks enters 2026 as one of LSU's defensive leaders and one of two Tigers wearing No. 7. Here's his career production and role.
Whit Weeks' Production and Leadership
LSU credited Weeks with 205 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and five sacks through 32 career games entering 2026. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2024 after finishing second in the league with 125 tackles.
Weeks was a permanent team captain in 2025 and was chosen by Lane Kiffin to wear No. 7 in 2026, sharing the jersey tradition with tight end Trey'Dez Green.
Why It Matters for LSU in 2026
Weeks is the stabilizer in the middle of LSU's defense. His range, communication and experience matter even more as the Tigers blend returning talent with major transfer additions.
What to Watch
How LSU deploys him next to transfer linebacker TJ Dottery
Whether his tackle-for-loss production rises in an attacking defense
How his leadership shows up when LSU faces adversity on the road
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