LSU Announces Another Defender Returning To The Team Next Season

Since the end of the season, LSU has been formally announcing on social media which current players have agreed to return to the team next season.

The latest is freshman defensive end Damien Shanklin.

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Shanklin, a former four-star recruit from Indianapolis, Ind., played in five games this season and recorded two sacks against Southeastern La.

Here's a full list of all the players LSU has announced as returning in 2026:

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