LSU Football: Will Campbell Awarded Coveted Jersey No. 7

Campbell continues the tradition in Baton Rouge, receives the prestigious jersey number for the 2023 season.

Will Campbell will make history as the first offensive lineman to wear the coveted No. 7 jersey this season for the LSU Tigers. 

The Louisiana native, who wears No. 66, will wear the No. 7 as a patch on his jersey this season as he continues the tradition in Baton Rouge. 

Campbell, the first lineman to receive the number, has to wear the patch on his jersey because of NCAA uniform rules. This isn't different for the Tigers. The LSU football program did this when former center Lloyd Cushenberry was awarded No. 18 during the 2019 season.

From Patrick Peterson to Leonard Fournette to Tyrann Mathieu, it’s become an honor to wear the jersey that’s been coveted for so many years.

The best player from the state of Louisiana. Will Campbell will carry on the legacy of No. 7. pic.twitter.com/oN8Rqk2EzN

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 26, 2023

Campbell started as a true freshman last year and quickly established himself as one of the best players on LSU's roster. 

After a standout campaign, Campbell was named a freshman All-American and second-team All-Southeastern Conference while making 13 starts in 2022. 

"We want to build upon that tradition and honor the best player on our team who is from the state of Louisiana," coach Brian Kelly said in a statement. "Will Campbell has made such an impact on our team in such a short period of time and embodies the qualities to join the legacy of the players that have come before him."