Joey August
Junior defensive tackle on LSU's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 282 lb · New Orleans, LA · The Willow School
The story
3 defensive tackle on LSU's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The full story, with sourcesBuzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
“VERY good possibly that LSU has both a top 10 offense and a top 10 defense in 2026... Why is August the longest month of the year by FAR???”
Joey August
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lane Kiffin
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Joey August plays defensive lineman for LSU.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
LSU has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen. 16 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Bradyn Swinson went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
LSU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · LSU
Returning around him
- 7 LSU players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +3 net (44 in / 41 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
LSU · Last season: 7-6 (AP #20) · Talent rank #8 · 2026 recruiting class #11
The defensive line · LSU
- #1Princewill Umanmielen13 tackles for loss · 2025
- #47Malik Blocton4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #29Jordan Ross4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #44Junior Tuihalamaka3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #87Joey Augustno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · LSU team page