In a move that electrified the LSU Tigers football community, Head Coach Brian Kelly made a major announcement that linebacker and team MVP Whit Weeks will serve as the new Defensive Captain for the 2025 season. The decision has been met with overwhelming support from fans, players, and alumni, who see it as a powerful step toward solidifying the heart and soul of the Tigers’ defense.
Weeks, a rising junior and one of the most dynamic young defensive talents in the SEC, was a breakout star for LSU during the 2024 campaign. His combination of speed, instincts, and tenacity earned him team MVP honors and All-SEC recognition. With 112 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 4 forced fumbles last season, Weeks was widely viewed as the anchor of a young but promising defensive unit.
Head Coach Brian Kelly made the announcement during an offseason team meeting that was quickly shared across social media by players and LSU staff.
“Whit Weeks is everything you want in a leader — tough, relentless, smart, and accountable,” Kelly said. “He leads by example on and off the field, and he has the complete trust of this locker room. Naming him our defensive captain was one of the easiest decisions I’ve had to make.”
Fans reacted with excitement and relief, calling the decision the “best news we could hope for” heading into what many are calling a potential championship-contending season. The Tigers have loaded up in the transfer portal and secured another top-10 recruiting class, but insiders say retaining core leaders like Weeks is what gives LSU its edge.
Weeks expressed deep gratitude and humility following the announcement.
“It’s an honor to wear the purple and gold, and it means even more to lead the defense that I’ve poured everything into,” Weeks said. “We’re not just here to compete — we’re here to dominate. I’m ready to take on this challenge with everything I’ve got.”
The younger brother of former LSU linebacker West Weeks, Whit has continued the family legacy while forging his own path in Baton Rouge. His leadership, combined with his on-field production, is expected to be the cornerstone of an LSU defense that looks to return to elite status.
With spring practices wrapped and preseason buzz building, LSU fans are already circling key matchups on the calendar — but with Whit Weeks now officially at the helm of the defense, there’s a renewed sense of confidence across Tiger Nation.
