Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will utilize the NCAA Transfer Portal this offseason with an “aggressive” approach over the next few months.
There are holes to fill on the current roster with the program needing to use the portal to reel in immediate impact players for the 2025 season.
With the regular season finale in the rearview mirror, members of LSU’s 2024 roster have revealed their intentions to depart Baton Rouge, which has opened up scholarships this offseason.
As of Saturday morning, 10 Tigers have announced their intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal:
– Rickie Collins: Redshirt-Freshman Quarterback
– Landon Ibieta: Redshirt-Sophomore Wide Receiver
– CJ Daniels: Senior Wide Receiver
– Jordan Allen: Redshirt-Sophomore Safety
– Da’Shawn Womack: Sophomore Defensive End
– Shelton Sampson: Redshirt-Freshman Wide Receiver
– Kylin Jackson: Redshirt-Freshman Safety
– Xavier Atkins: True Freshman Linebacker
– Jyaire Brown: Junior Cornerback
– Bernard Causey: True Freshman Cornerback
There will be positions of need for LSU this offseason headlined by defensive back help, a pair of key wide receivers, a veteran offensive line presence and blocking tight end, among others.
For LSU, the reports have already begun circulating that the Tigers will be “involved” or “in play” for several transfers once the portal officially opens on Monday, Dec. 9.
One Name to Monitor: Northwestern’s Josh Thompson
Northwestern offensive lineman Josh Thompson will be a hot commodity in the Transfer Portal market this month after a dominant tenure with the Wildcats.
The 6-foot-5, 301-pounder was rated as the No. 2 offensive lineman in the Big Ten, according to PFF, with several programs already expressing interest.
That includes offensive line coach Brad Davis and the LSU staff.
LSU, along with Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State and Tennessee, among several others, have reached out to the coveted lineman, according to multiple reports. 247Sports reported LSU’s interest first.
