"Absolutely devastating man": CFB fans devastated as LSU LB Harold Perkins miss the rest of the season due to injury

LSU's star linebacker Harold Perkins is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury during Saturday’s 34-17 win over UCLA, according to ESPN. Perkins injured his right knee while making a fourth-quarter tackle, a source confirmed after 247Sports' Matt Zenitz first reported the news Sunday night.

Though Perkins hadn’t matched his past production—where he racked up 13 sacks in two seasons—this loss is still a huge blow for LSU. In four games this year, he recorded 17 tackles, with two for a loss.

Fans were heartbroken by the news:

“Absolutely devastating man. Get well soon HP7,” one wrote.

“Horrible news. I hope his recovery goes well,” another fan tweeted.

“What a blow to LSU,” one wrote. “Hope he make a full recovery by Draft.”

“That’s a tough loss,” another wrote.

Meanwhile, some fans tweeted:

“He wasn't even that good anyways,” a fan wrote.

“Idk how but this is the NCAAs fault,” another tweeted.

Coach Brian Kelly mentioned that Perkins will undergo further tests but did not offer any specifics about his recovery.

Perkins was projected by ESPN's Mel Kiper as one of the top linebacker prospects and appeared frequently in mock drafts as a potential first-round pick.

Harold Perkins Jr., a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft

Harold Perkins Jr.’s knee injury could impact his future. Known for his dynamic defensive skills, Perkins has been a standout since his college debut. As a First-Team All-SEC pick in 2022 as a Freshman, his ability to sack quarterbacks, defend passes, and stop ball carriers makes him one of the most feared defenders on the field.

Perkins, a former five-star recruit from Cypress, Texas, earned high praise for his performances against top teams like Alabama and Florida. Experts project him as a Day 1 NFL draft pick with Pro Bowl potential. Despite being eligible for another year in college, he’s expected to declare for the draft after this season.

Born in New Orleans, Perkins’ family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina when he was just one year old. Now, all eyes are on his recovery as he aims to fulfill his NFL dreams.