The LSU Football roster for 2026 is going to look a lot different than it did in 2025.
In the new era of NIL and the transfer portal, roster turnover is the new norm in college football. Throw in a big-time coaching change from Brian Kelly to Lane Kiffin, and LSU's 2026 roster is in the process of a major overhaul. Along with a talented 2026 recruiting class, Kiffin has retained key playmakers and brought in close to 30 transfers so far.
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With all the chaos, here's an updated look at LSU's Football roster for 2026. This will continue to be updated as new moves are made. Expected starters and major contributors are listed near the top of the list for each position, with incoming 2026 signees and transfers mixed in. Departing players out of eligibility are not featured.
Offense
Quarterback
Sam Leavitt (R-JR) - Transfer from Arizona State
Husan Longstreet (SO) - Transfer from USC
Landen Clark (SO) - Transfer from Elon
Departures: Michael Van Buren (USF), Colin Hurley (Michigan)
Running back
Caden Durham (JR)
Harlem Berry (SO)
Raycine Guillory (R-FR) - Transfer from Utah
Rod Gainey Jr. (R-SO) - Transfer from Charlotte
Dilin Jones (SO) - Transfer from Wisconsin
Departures: Ju'Juan Johnson (Syracuse), JT Lindsey (Ole Miss), Kaleb Jackson, Malachi Lane
Wide receiver
Jayce Brown (SR) - Transfer from Kansas State
Winston Watkins (SO) - Transfer from Ole Miss
Eugene Wilson III (R-JR) - Transfer from Florida
Tre' Brown III (R-JR) - Transfer from Old Dominion
Jackson Harris (R-JR) - Transfer from Hawai'i
Malik Elzy (R-JR) - Transfer from Illinois
Philip Wright (SO)
Jabari Mack (FR)
Corey Barber (FR)
Brayden Allen (FR)
Josh Jackson (R-SO) - Transfer from McNeese
Tyree Holloway (R-JR) - Transfer from West Florida
Roman Mothershed (R-JR) - Transfer from Troy
Departures: Destyn Hill (Tulane), Kyle Parker, TaRon Francis (West Virginia), Kylan Billiot (James Madison), Jelani Watkins (Arkansas)
Tight end
Trey'Dez Green (JR)
Malachi Thomas (JR) - Transfer from Pitt
JC Anderson (FR)
Departures: Donovan Green (Oklahoma State)
Offensive line
Braelin Moore (SR)
Brysten Martinez (FR)
Solomon Thomas (SO)
William Satterwhite (R-SO) - Transfer from Tennessee
Darrin Strey (F-FR) - Transfer from Kentucky
Ryan Miret (FR)
Ja'Quan Sprinkle (R-JR) - Transfer from Wagner
JaKolby Jones (JR) - Transfer from Copiah-Lincoln CC
Departures: Carius Curne (Ole Miss), Tyree Adams (Texas A&M), Paul Mubenga (Nebraska), Coen Echols (Texas A&M), Tyler Miller (Mississippi State), DJ Chester (Mississippi State), Ory Williams (Tennessee), Ethan Calloway (Wake Forest), Khayree Lee (South Alabama)
Defense
Defensive line
Jordan Ross (JR) - Transfer from Tennessee
Stephiylan Green (R-JR) - Transfer from Clemson
Malik Blocton (JR) - Transfer from Auburn
Lamar Brown (FR)
Richard Anderson (FR)
Trenton Henderson (FR)
Deuce Geralds (FR)
Dominick McKinley (JR)
Brandon Brown (SO)
Jaylen Brown (R-SO) - Transfer from South Carolina
Achilles Woods (R-SO) - Transfer from South Alabama
Departures: Zion Williams (Texas), CJ Jackson (Vanderbilt), Ahmad Breaux (Kentucky), Sydir Mitchell (Wake Forest), Walter Mathis Jr.
Linebacker
Whit Weeks (SR)
Zach Weeks (SO)
Davhon Keys (JR)
Charles Ross (SO)
Jaiden Braker (SO)
Departures: Princeton Malbrue
Cornerback
DJ Pickett (SO)
PJ Woodland (JR)
Ja'Keem Jackson (JR)
Michael Turner (SO)
Aidan Anding (SO)
Havon Finney (FR)
Dezyrian Ellis (FR)
Departures: Ashton Stamps (Arizona State), Javien Toviano
Safety
Dashawn Spears (JR)
Tamarcus Cooley (R-JR)
Ty Benefield (SR) - Transfer from Boise State
Jhase Thomas (SO)
CJ Jimcoily (SO)
Aiden Hall (FR)
Isaiah Washington (FR)
Departures: Jardin Gilbert (Mississippi State), Jacob Bradford, Austin Ausberry
Special Teams
Kicker
Scott Starzyk (SO) - Transfer from Arkansas
Departures: Aeron Burrell (North Carolina)
Punter
Grant Chadwick (JR)
Hayden Craig (R-FR) - Transfer from Florida
Longsnapper
Mack Mulhearn (R-FR) - Transfer from Florida