Whit Weeks injury update: LSU LB shares where he stands in recovery after surgery

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks exploded for the Tigers’ defense last season, recording 120 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception as a sophomore. He was a vital part to LSU‘s defense, which allowed 364.4 yards per game (61st in NCAA) and 24.3 points per game (59th in NCAA) last season.

He however suffered dislocated ankle and a fractured tibia in LSU‘s 44-31 win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl, effectively ending his season after being carted off the field with an air cast on his right leg.  Prior to the injury, he recorded six tackles in the game.

Weeks underwent surgery back in early January to deal with the injury. Seven months later, he gave an update on his injury and recovery at this week’s SEC Media Days event.

“It was a long road to get back but I’m feeling better than I ever have,” Weeks said. “I credit that to the training staff and the strength coaches. They spent a lot of time on me this offseason getting my body right and getting my ankle healthy.”

Weeks discusses playing with brothers, West and Zach

If he is indeed ready to go at the beginning of the 2025 season, he immediately becomes of the most important players in the entire Southeastern Conference. He terrorized teams last season, recording at least 10 tackles in a game on four different occasions. His most dominant performance came in LSU‘s 29-26 OT win over Ole Miss on October 12, where he recorded 18 tackles (10 solo, eight assists), one sack and one forced fumble.

He also discussed getting one more season alongside brother West Weeks, who is also a linebacker at LSU. In his three years in Baton Rouge, he’s recorded 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Whit and West’s younger brother, Zach, will also be a freshman at LSU this season.

“It’s so special,” Whit said. “I thank God everyday that He allowed us the ability to play college football together and be at LSU together. And really I just cherish every moment I get to spend with him because at the end of this year, West will be gone and Zach will be a sophomore next year. I can’t even believe he’s at LSU right now. But I’m so thankful for the opportunity to get to play with them.”

LSU opens the season on August 30 in a mega-matchup at Clemson. The Tigers have lost five consecutive season openers, dating back to 2020.