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› Last season: 10-3 (5-3 SEC)› 2019 opener: Aug. 31 vs. Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge (7:30 p.m.; ESPNU)› Fun fact: LSU has been to a bowl every season this century and is 12-7 in those games.› Coming Sunday: Ole Miss
One of the more recent traditions in Southeastern Conference football is LSU awarding its No. 7 jersey to a deserving player.
Long recognized with successful NFL quarterbacks such as Bert Jones, John Elway, Michael Vick and Ben Roethlisberger, the No. 7 jersey is not confined by position in Baton Rouge. Former LSU cornerbacks Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu wore No. 7, as did former running back Leonard Fournette and former receiver D.J. Chark within the past several seasons.
This year’s recipient is junior safety Grant Delpit, who should fit right in with his elite predecessors.
“Grant is an outstanding football player, and he represents our program in a first-class fashion both on and off the field,” LSU coach Ed Orgeron said. “Grant has worked extremely hard and has continued to develop and be a leader for our football team. He’s very deserving of becoming the next LSU player to wear No. 7.”