LSU Lands Top Transfer Talent

- The influx of talent is part of a major roster overhaul under new head coach Lane Kiffin, who has brought in over 40 new players through the transfer portal. Kiffin also revamped the coaching staff, bringing in eight coaches from his previous staff at Ole Miss, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. - Quarterback Sam Leavitt was ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the transfer portal and joins LSU after two seasons as the starter at Arizona State. His transfer was reportedly accompanied by a significant NIL deal rumored to be worth around $6 million. - Running back Dilin Jones comes to LSU from Wisconsin, where he was the starting running back for the first seven games of the 2025 season before a turf toe injury. A former four-star recruit, Jones has three years of eligibility remaining. - LSU's transfer class is ranked No. 1 in the nation and includes nine top-100 players. Among them are some of the top-rated players at their positions, including offensive tackle Jordan Seaton and edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen. - Boise State safety transfer Ty Benefield, ranked as the No. 2 safety in the portal, has already been generating significant buzz in early offseason workouts for the Tigers. - The aggressive approach to the transfer portal follows a disappointing 7-6 season, which led to the departure of former head coach Brian Kelly. - While adding significant talent, LSU also saw a number of players depart, including offensive lineman Paul Mubenga, who started six games at left guard and transferred to Nebraska.