LSU Football Defensive Lineman, Texas Native Set to Enter Transfer Portal Market

LSU Tigers defensive lineman Zion Williams is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season in Baton Rouge, according to On3 Sports.

Williams signed with the Bayou Bengals as a Top-30 defensive lineman in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle and a consensus four-star prospect on the prep scene.

The 6-foot-4, 360-pounder played in five games across the 2025 season and did not record any statistics. Williams will have four seasons of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

What will Williams provide at his next destination once he enters the Transfer Portal?

"Larger interior D-line presence who could potentially serve as an anchor in the middle of multiple fronts. Power-based prospect who shows impressive play strength in pads. Capable of taking on or cleaving double teams at the high school level," 247Sports wrote.

NEW — LSU DL Zion Williams is expected to enter the NCAA @TransferPortal, sources tell @InsideTexas.

The ginormous @Lufkinfootball product will have four years of eligibility. https://t.co/4dn8kczvkP pic.twitter.com/vmUXx8smab
— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) January 4, 2026

"Also flashes stack-and-shed ability 1-on-1. Fits the mold of a traditional nose whose impact is felt more in the run game than as a pass rusher, but does show some closing juice on a line, relative to size. Generally good get-off and snap anticipation. Also throws shot put, including a plenty respectable junior-best throw just shy of 47 feet.

"Sometimes stands up at the snap and can play upright at times. Relative scarcity of interior D-linemen of this physical archetype drives up value as a prospect. Projects to the P4 level as a potential multi-year starter who owns physical tools that provide even longer-term upside."

The Departures [27]: Transfer Portal Edition

- Kylan Billiot: Wide Receiver
- Jelani Watkins: Wide Receiver
- Ashton Stamps: Cornerback
- Ahmad Breaux: Defensive Lineman
- Wallace Foster IV: Cornerback
- Sydir Mitchell: Defensive Lineman
- Ju'Juan Johnson: Running Back
- Kaleb Jackson: Running Back
- Colin Hurley: Quarterback
- Carius Curne: Offensive Lineman
- Coen Echols: Offensive Lineman
- Javien Toviano: Safety
- DJ Chester - Offensive Lineman
- Austin Ausberry - Safety
- Paul Mubenga - Offensive Lineman
- Ory Williams - Offensive Lineman
- Princeton Malbrue: Linebacker
- Khayree Lee: Offensive Lineman
- Joel Rogers: Safety
- Donovan Green: Tight End
- Kyle Parker: Wide Receiver
- Destyn Hill: Wide Receiver
- Ethan Calloway: Offensive Lineman
- Caden Durham: Running Back
- JT Lindsey: Running Back

- Michael Van Buren: Quarterback
- Zion Williams: Defensive Line

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