LSU Football Defensive Lineman, Former Four-Star Recruit Entering Transfer Portal
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have retooled the roster in Baton Rouge with 14 new additions via the NCAA Transfer Portal over the last month.
With newcomers set to join the program, Kelly and Co. have also seen double-digit departures through the free agent market
On Friday, LSU saw the 18th member of the 2024 roster enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after defensive lineman Kimo Makane’ole revealed his intentions.
The 6-foot-4, 285-pounder signed with the LSU Tigers in the 2021 class as an offensive lineman before transitioning to the defensive line during spring of 2024
Makane’ole, a Florida native, struggled to earn meaningful snaps in the purple and gold during his tenure with the program.
Now, after four seasons in Baton Rouge, Makane’ole will depart the program in search of a new home for his final season of eligibility.
He is the 18th departure this offseason for the LSU Tigers as they continue reconstructing the roster for the 2025 season.
Who has left the program this offseason via the NCAA Transfer Portal? Which transfers has LSU signed over the last month?
When it comes to recruiting efforts in the NCAA Transfer Portal, LSU quickly proved they would be one of the most active programs in the free agent market during the three-week window.
The Tigers currently hold the No. 1 class in the portal with 14 additions locked in to this point, but the expectation remains that the program isn’t done just yet.
