ESPN Ranks New LSU Edge Rusher Princewill Umanmielen As Top 10 Transfer Portal Player

ESPN's list of the best players in the college football transfer portal ranked new LSU edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen at No. 6.

Here's what Steve Muench had to say about the former Ole Miss pass rusher:

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6. Princewill Umanmielen, Edge
Transferring from: Ole Miss
Transferring to: LSU
Years remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 245 | Class: Junior

Background: Umanmielen, a former ESPN 300 recruit and the younger brother of Carolina Panthers edge rusher Princely Umanmielen, flashed potential over two seasons at Nebraska before taking the next big step this season at Ole Miss. He produced 40 pressures, third-most in the SEC, on just 465 snaps and finished with a team-high 13 tackles for loss and nine sacks. The third-team All-SEC selection re-signed with the Rebels for 2026 before ultimately deciding to enter the portal at the deadline.

Scout's take: Umanmielen is an ascending player coming off a breakout year. He's long with strong, active hands and explosive off the snap. He's a relentless pass rusher with the bend and burst to continue to get better. He closes well and makes plays chasing from the backside as a run defender. He holds the gap at the point of attack with a powerful shock and shed. His technique still needs refinement, but he has all the tools. -- Muench

What he brings to LSU: Kiffin and the Tigers are trying to assemble an all-time great portal class, and Umanmielen was an important piece of the puzzle as a premium pass rusher. LSU has added premium talent along the D-line between pass rushers Umanmielen and Jordan Ross (Tennessee), defensive tackles Malik Blocton (Auburn) and Stephiylan Green (Clemson) and incoming No. 1 overall recruit Lamar Brown.

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