LSU Offseason Recap: 2023 Signees, Early Enrollees, Transfers and More
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Head Coach Brian Kelly and LSU have dominated the offseason to this point. After reeling in 25 signees, 13 of which have enrolled early, and 11 transfers, the trajectory of this program is trending positively.
With 36 newcomers, spring camp is where the magic will happen. It’ll be important to dissect the roster over the next few months in order to fill needs during the second transfer portal window in May.
As it currently stands, LSU will have five or six scholarships remaining where Kelly can hit the second transfer portal window to fill out the roster.
It’s safe to say this program is in great position moving forward, but continuity on defense will be a major talking point this offseason.
Let’s evaluate the roster. Who’s in? Who’s out? Who can make an immediate impact on this program moving forward?
Here’s a list of who the Tigers brought in, which newcomers are on the roster for spring ball and a dive into where the former Tigers landed:
The Additions (Transfer Portal)
CB Darian “Duce” Chestnut - Sophomore - Syracuse
CB JK Johnson - Sophomore - Ohio State
CB Zy Alexander – Junior – Southeastern Louisiana
CB Denver Harris – Sophomore – Texas A&M
WR Aaron Anderson – Redshirt Freshman – Alabama
LB Omar Speights - Senior - Oregon State
DE Ovie Oghoufo - Senior - Texas
EDGE Bradyn Swinson – Junior – Oregon
DL Paris Shand – Junior – Arizona
DT Jalen Lee – Junior – Florida
DT Jordan Jefferson – Senior – West Virginia
Aaron Anderson, the singular player this program has brought in on offense, provides the Tigers with a player who can add a different dimension to this squad. With the departure of Kayshon Boutte and Jaray Jenkins, this receiving corps needed a boost. Insert Anderson. Along with his contributions on offense, Anderson will be a huge piece to special teams. A gifted return specialist, the New Orleans native looks to fill that role almost instantly.
Early Enrollees (2023 Recruiting Class)
Rickie Collins - Quarterback
Trey Holly - Running Back
Jalen Brown - Wide Receiver
Kyle Parker - Wide Receiver
Mac Markway - Tight End
Jackson McGohan - Tight End
Dashawn Womack - EDGE
Jaxon Howard - EDGE
Whit Weeks - Linebacker
Jeremiah Hughes - Cornerback
Javien Toviano - Cornerback
Ryan Yaites - Safety
Michael Daugherty - Safety
The Departures
Walker Howard - Quarterback - Transferring to Ole Miss
DeMario Tolan - Linebacker - Transferring to Auburn
Jack Bech - Wide Receiver - Transferring to TCU
Cam Wire - Offensive Lineman - Transferring to Tulane
Kole Taylor - Tight End - Transferring to West Virginia
Marcus Dumervil - Offensive Line - Transferring to Maryland
Xavier Hill - Offensive Line - Transferring to Memphis
Raydarious Jones - Cornerback - Transferring to Mississippi State
Kolbe Fields - Linebacker - Transferring to Louisiana Tech
Derrick Davis Jr. - Safety/Running Back - Transferring to Pittsburgh
Jaelyn Davis-Robinson - Cornerback - Transferring to SMU
Damarius McGhee - Cornerback - Transferring to Kansas
Antoine Sampah - Linebacker - Transferring to Campbell
Philip Webb - EDGE - Transferring to Jackson State
Zavier Carter - Defensive Line - Transferring to UNLV
Desmond Little - EDGE - Undecided
Kardell Thomas - Offensive Line - Undecided
