LSU football reveals who will wear the coveted No. 7 in 2026

LSU football announced that tight end Trey Dez Green and linebacker Whit Weeks will wear the prestigious No. 7 jersey for the upcoming 2026 season. Both players, who were with the program during the Brian Kelly era, were retained by Lane Kiffin. Green and Weeks were presented with the iconic jersey during a team meeting, with former LSU running back Leonard Fournette presiding over the presentation. Fournette, who wore the No. 7 in the 1970s, led the ceremony.

Green, a 6-foot-7 target, had an outstanding breakout year in 2025, recording seven touchdowns and becoming LSU's most dependable pass-catching option. Weeks, who has over 1,300 career snaps for the Tigers, is considered one of the top linebackers in the SEC. Both players are expected to deliver All-SEC caliber performances at their respective positions.

The No. 7 holds significant history at LSU, having been worn by legendary quarterback Burt Jones in the 1970s, cornerback Patrick Peterson in the 2000s, and running back Leonard Fournette in the early 2020s. Other notable LSU players who donned the number include wide receiver DJ Chark and left tackle Will Campbell. However, as a lineman, Campbell could only wear a jersey patch with the No. 7, not the full jersey.

The article originally appeared on LSU Wire, detailing the selection of Green and Weeks as the next players to represent the historic No. 7 jersey.