Reports: LSU star LB Harold Perkins Jr. out for year with ACL tear

Field Level Media|published: Sun 22nd September, 22:02 2024

Sep 21, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) tackles UCLA Bruins wide receiver J.Michael Sturdivant (7) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

LSU star linebacker Harold Perkins Jr., a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, 247Sports and ESPN reported Sunday.

Perkins injured his right knee while making a tackle Saturday in the Tigers' 34-17 win over UCLA.

LSU has yet to confirm the severity of the injury.

The junior had 17 tackles and a fumble recovery in four games this season for LSU (3-1). In 31 college games, Perkins has amassed 164 tackles (27.5 for loss), 13 sacks, two interceptions and seven forced fumbles.

He was an All-SEC first-team selection as a freshman in 2022 and a second-team pick last season.

Perkins was ranked as the top draft-eligible linebacker prospect by ESPN entering the season. He was seen as a first-round pick in multiple mock drafts.

--Field Level Media