#30 Greg Penn III Season 2023
Came on strong at the end of the 2021 season and that propelled him into an outstanding spring … Goes into 2022 as one of LSU’s core linebackers, playing alongside Mike Jones Jr. … An every-down linebacker with good speed and the ability to make plays sideline-to-sideline … Development has flourished in his brief time with defensive coordinator Matt House … Only a sophomore, has tremendous upside and gained praise last year for his play during practice by former LSU all-America linebacker Damone Clark … 10 career appearances with 1 start … Start came against Kansas State in the Texas Bowl and he looked like a natural at the position.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)
Appeared in 10 games, starting the Texas Bowl against Kansas State … Made the most of that opportunity, recording a career-best 7 tackles … Had 2 tackles against UCLA in his collegiate debut … Posted 2 stops against Ole Miss … Finished year with 11 tackles … Also contributed on special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at powerhouse Dematha Catholic School in Hyattsville, Maryland … Listed as a four-star prospect by 247 Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Rated as the nation’s No. 11 inside linebacker and the 10th best player in the state of Maryland in the 247 Sports Composite … Named to Butkus Award High School watch list prior to the 2020 season.
GREG PENN’S CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 7 vs. Kansas State, 2022 Texas Bowl
Tackles for loss: 0
Sacks: 0