LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. tears ACL, misses rest of season and draft prospects.

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL sustained during a game against UCLA. The injury, confirmed by reports from 247Sports and ESPN, leaves Perkins sidelined as he was projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. This season, he recorded 17 tackles and a fumble recovery in four games. Perkins' absence adds to LSU's challenges, as he was a key defensive player.