LSU coach Les Miles discussed the shuffling of several positions when he kicked off spring practice in a news conference Wednesday in the University’s Athletic Administration Building.

In the conference, Miles said he looks forward to working with a new group of leaders.

“As we go into spring, it is a great opportunity to improve our team,” Miles said. “We have some young guys that, for 15 practices, will get real strong fundamentals. … Frankly, we need to develop dominant and elite players.”

Miles said he looks forward to working with a slew of new faces that will look to replace the 13 players who left campus early for the 2013 NFL draft.

Wide receivers Travin Dural and John Diarse, and athletic quarterback Anthony Jennings were cited by Miles as potential freshman leaders going into the season.

“For quite some time, we have expected some young guys to play a prominent role. We are also counting on young guys to lead,” Miles said.

Defensively, Miles pointed to the Tigers’ linebacker corps as potentially being one of the best in the nation.

Miles suggested that the middle linebacker spot is senior Lamin Barrow’s to lose.

“We have a number of linebackers that have played a lot of football in our conference,” Miles said. “That group may be one of the stronger groups we’ve had.”

Offensively, the Tigers have the challenge of adjusting to new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron.

Miles said he does not foresee a prolonged period of adjustment to Cameron’s offense.

“I think [Cameron] is personable and the players enjoy him,” Miles said. “I can’t imagine there being any issues.”

LSU will see changes on the offensive line. Miles said junior La’el Collins will try his hand at left tackle, while senior Josh Williford will move around and get opportunities at center.

On special teams, Miles said junior James Hairston will continue to be the Tigers’ kicker on kickoffs. He will also vie for LSU’s field goal kicker position.

“As we go into spring, it is a great opportunity to improve our team.”