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Updated 2026 LSU Football Roster Changes Tracker

by Staff Reporter

January 12, 202611 Comments

Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

More than 30 former LSU players entered the NCAA transfer portal this offseason, with most already signed to new schools.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and his new staff are on pace to replace all departures with new commitments from the transfer portal.

In addition to the new portal commitments, more than 20 current players from last year's roster have agreed to return to the team in 2026, including several key starters.

Follow along as we track all roster moves below as they happen. The "News" link will include stats and player highlights if available.

Players Transferring To LSU (38):
QB Sam Leavitt (Arizona State) News
QB Landen Clark (Elon) News
QB Husan Longstreet (USC) News
RB Raycine Guillory (Utah) News
RB Rod Gainey (Charlotte) News
RB Dilin Jones (Wisconsin) News
WR Jackson Harris (Hawaii) News
WR Jayce Brown (Kan. St.) News
WR Tre Wilson (Florida) News
WR Tre Brown (ODU) News
WR Malik Elzy (Illinois) News
WR Josh Jackson (McNeese St.) News
WR Tyree Holloway (West Florida) News
WR Winston Watkins (Ole Miss) News
WR Roman Mothershed (Troy) News
TE Malachi Thomas (Pitt) News
TE Zach Grace (Oregon) News
OL Ja'Quan Sprinkle (North Carolina Central) News
OG JaKolby Jones (Copiah-Lincoln CC) News
OL William Satterwhite (Tennessee) News
OT Darrin Strey (Kentucky) News
OL Ja'Mard Jones (Nichols) News
OL Sean Thompkins (Baylor) News
OL Devin Harper (Ole Miss) News
OL Aliou Bah (Maryland) News
DL Stephiylan Green (Clemson) News
DL Malik Blocton (Auburn) News
DE Jaylen Brown (South Carolina) News
DE Jordan Ross (Tennessee) News
DE Achilles Woods (South Alabama) News
DB Treylan James (Southern) News
LB TJ Dottery (Ole Miss) News
S Ty Benefield (Boise State) News
S Faheem Delane (Ohio State) News
S Mason Dossett (Baylor) News
LS Mack Mulhern (Florida) News
P Hayden Craig (Florida) News
K Scott Starzyk (Arkansas) News

New Transfers By Position:
Quarterback (3)
Running Back (3)
Wide Receiver (9)
Tight End (2)
Offensive Lineman (8)
Defensive Lineman (2)
Defensive End (3)
Defensive Back (1)
Linebacker (1)
Safety (3)
Kicker (1)
Punter (1)
Long Snapper (1)

Current Players Returning To LSU (24):
C Braelin Moore
OT Weston Davis
RB Caden Durham
RB Harlem Berry
TE Trey’Dez Green
DT Dominick McKinley
DT Brandon Brown
DE Gabriel Reliford
DE Damien Shanklin
LB Whit Weeks
LB Zach Weeks
LB Charles Ross
LB Davhon Keys
LB Jaiden Braker
CB DJ Pickett
CB PJ Woodland
CB Aidan Anding
CB Jakeem Jackson
CB Michael Turner
S Dashawn Spears
S Tamarcus Cooley
S Jhase Thomas
S CJ Jimcoily
P Grant Chadwick
*Players listed above have been officially announced by LSU as returning players.

2026 High School Signing Class (15):
OT Brysten Martinez
OG Ryan Miret
TE JC Anderson
WR Corey Barber
WR Brayden Allen
WR Jabari Mack
DT Richard Anderson
DE Lamar Brown
DE Trenton Henderson
DE Deuce Geralds DE
CB Havon Finney Jr.
CB Dezyrian Ellis
S Aiden Hall
S Isaiah Washington
CB Emari Peterson (Late commitment)

LSU Players Transferring Out (36):
QB Michael Van Buren to USF
QB Colin Hurleyto Michigan
RB Ju’Juan Johnson to Syracuse
RB JT Lindsey to Ole Miss
WR Kylan Billiot to JMU
WR Jelani Watkins to Arkansas
WR Destyn Hill to Tulane
WR TaRon Francis to West Virginia
WR Nic Anderson to Kentucky
WR Kyle Parker to Ohio State
TE Donovan Green to Oklahoma St.
OL Carius Curne to Ole Miss
OL Coen Echols to Texas A&M
OL Ory Williams to Tennessee
OL Tyree Adams to Texas A&M
OL Khayree Lee to South Alabama
OL DJ Chester to Mississippi State
OL Paul Mubenga to Nebraska
OL Ethan Calloway to Wake Forest
OL Tyler Miller To Mississippi State
DL Ahmad Breaux to Kentucky
DL Zion Williams to Texas
DL Sydir Mitchell to Wake Forest
DL Walter Mathis Jr. to Auburn
DE CJ Jackson to Vanderbilt
LB Princeton Malbrue to UL-Lafayette
S Jardin Gilbert to Mississippi State
S Joel Rogers to UTSA
S Jacob Bradford to West Virginia
CB Ashton Stamps to Arizona State
CB Wallace Foster to FAU
K Aeron Burrell to North Carolina
P Badger Hargett to UAB
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RB Kaleb Jackson
S Javien Toviano
S Austin Ausberry

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Ruebacca•4 days

There are a lot more that remained on the roster that aren't listed. Not really sure why you list some and not all that are returning.

NorthSider72•3 days

Big worry bead - 8 OL gone and 4 in. Let's get cranking.

LSUGOAT2•14 hours

8 = 8

ThomasShelby•3 days

Kyle Parker not finding a spot is head scratching.

arealtiger67•2 days

Without a solid o-line play, 2019 Natty is questionable. Big difference between making plays "off schedule" and running for your life! There needs to be more emphasis on that unit. You can get creative on your front 7 on D and your formations with WR/TE/RB but last time I checked you need 5 OL on every play. If you disagree, ask Nuss and Arch.

LSU82Cajun•4 days

48 on the roster. Seems like they can get another 57.

NotaStarGazer•4 days

My estimated number of scholarship after all the movements is about 76. None of the HS signees are listed which would add 14 right there, but they aren't listing some others also for some reason.

TabasgeauxHD•4 days

10 players transferring into LSU from SEC Programs and 11 players transferring out of LSU to other SEC programs. Ridiculous.

KCT•4 days

Is there a limit on the number of portal signings? We've signed 28, but Ive heard the number "30" thrown around. Maybe that was just LSU's targeted number? They've done a great job, but I'd like to see about 4 more OL.

NotaStarGazer•4 days

Oklahoma State last I checked was up to 44. LSU has about 11 OL on scholarship updated, and only 2 are TR FR. If they sign more, I want quality and not worry about quantity.

KCT•4 days

Thanks for the information. I guess they didn't list all the OL who are already on the roster for some reason.