Updated 2026 LSU Football Roster Changes Tracker

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 (28):
QB Sam Leavitt (Arizona State) News
QB Landen Clark (Elon) News
RB Raycine Guillory (Utah) News
RB Rod Gainey (Charlotte) 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
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
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
S Ty Benefield (Boise State) News
LS Mack Mulhern (Florida) News
P Hayden Craig (Florida) News
K Scott Starzyk (Arkansas) News

By Position:
Quarterback (2)
Running Back (2)
Wide Receiver (9)
Tight End (1)
Offensive Lineman (4)
Defensive Lineman (2)
Defensive End (3)
Defensive Back (1)
Safety (1)
Kicker (1)
Punter (1)
Long Snapper (1)

Current Players Returning To LSU:
C Braelin Moore
OT Weston Davis
RB Caden Durham
RB Harlem Berry
TE Trey’Dez Green
DT Dominick McKinley
DT Brandon Brown
LB Whit Weeks
LB Zach Weeks
LB Charles Ross
LB Davhon Keys
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

LSU Players Transferring Out:
QB Michael Van Buren to USF
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
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
DL Ahmad Breaux to Kentucky
DL Zion Williams to Texas
DL Sydir Mitchell to Wake Forest
DE CJ Jackson to Vanderbilt
S Jardin Gilbert to Mississippi State
CB Ashton Stamps to Arizona State
K Aeron Burrell to North Carolina
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QB Colin Hurley
RB Kaleb Jackson
WR Kyle Parker
OL Paul Mubenga
OL Ethan Calloway
OL Tyler Miller
DL Walter Mathis Jr.
CB Wallace Foster
S Javien Toviano
S Austin Ausberry
S Jacob Bradford
P Badger Hargett