Head coach Brian Kelly has led LSU to 20 victories in his two years on the job, including two bowl games. He has also finished each season ranked and finished first or second in the SEC West. With draft departures and losses during the transfer portal winter window, Kelly will have a lot of roster upheaval to deal with come college football season 2024.
After the initial migration of the transfer site, how are things with LSU? Let’s review the wins and losses the Tigers have experienced this offseason.
What LSU acquired in 2024 with CJ Daniels: After departing Liberty, the No. 5 transfer wide receiver and No. 38 overall transfer player committed to the Tigers.
Jardin Gilbert: The No. 4 safety and No. 73 overall prospect is a Louisiana native who was formerly a top-10 recruit and transfers from Texas A&M.
Zavion Thomas: After transferring from Mississippi State, the No. 23 transfer receiver and former top-20 recruit from Louisiana chose LSU.
AJ Swann: Formerly a three-star quarterback prospect, Swann joins from Vanderbilt as the No. 26 transfer at his position in the 2024 cycle.
Three-star wide receiver Jyaire Brown leaves Ohio State for LSU.
Austin Ausberry, a three-star S who leaves Auburn for LSU
Things LSU dropped in 2024
Denver Harris: The No. 14-ranked transfer cornerback, a former five-star recruit, is leaving LSU, though he hasn’t decided where to go yet.
Lance Heard: No. 3 transfer at offensive tackle and No. 18 overall, LSU loses the former five-star offensive tackle to Tennessee.
Quency Wiggins: The No. 52 overall transfer prospect, the former No. 1 recruit from Louisiana, and the No. 6 transfer defensive lineman now plays in Colorado.
Jalen Brown: A former four-star recruit who is ranked as Florida State’s No. 11 transfer wide receiver for 2024.
Logan Diggs: A former three-star recruit, he entered Ole Miss as the No. 145 overall and No. 15 transfer tailback.
Jackson McGohan, a three-star tight end, leaves LSU for Wisconsin.
Three-star wide receiver Duce Chestnut leaves LSU to join Syracuse
Laterrance Welch: Arizona State signs the three-star wide receiver from LSU
Marlon Martinez, a three-star IOL who leaves LSU to join Mississippi State
Three-star defensive end Tygee Hill leaves LSU to join Oregon State.
Tre Bradford: LSU’s three-star running back moves to North Texas.
Armoni Goodwin, a three-star running back from LSU, joins UAB