Lane Kiffin has done plenty of work revamping LSU's roster via the transfer portal. Kiffin has brought in 40+ players through the portal, including some of the biggest names on the market such as QB Sam Leavitt, EDGE Princewill Umanmielen, and OT Jordan Seaton. Additions like that have Kiffin's inaugural portal class at LSU is ranked No. 1 in the country by 247Sports, and has already instilled high expectations for the Tigers in 2026.
Portal power: Every LSU addition through the 2026 transfer portal so far
While Kiffin's portal success gives Tiger fans plenty to be excited about in 2026 and beyond, that doesn't mean LSU was exempt from losing some players to the portal. The Tigers saw over 30 players decide to look for new opportunities elsewhere, with some departures leaving a mark.
Here is a look at the now former Tigers who chose to leave the LSU Football program via the portal:
Full list of LSU Football transfer portal losses
QB Michael Van Buren - South Florida
QB Colin Hurley - Michigan
RB Ju'Juan Johnson - Syracuse
RB Kalen Jackson - North Carolina
RB JT Lindsey - Ole Miss
RB Malachi Lane - Texas Rio Grande Valley
WR Nic Anderson - Kentucky
WR Kyle Parker - Ohio State
WR Destyn Hill - Tulane
WR TaRon Francis - West Virginia
WR Kylan Billiot - James Madison
WR Jelani Watkins - Arkansas
OL Carius Curne - Ole Miss
OL Tyree Adams - Texas A&M
OL Ory Williams - Tennessee
OL Paul Mubenga - Nebraska
OL DJ Chester - Mississippi State
OL Coen Echols - Texas A&M
OL Tyler Miller - Mississippi State
OL Ethan Callaway - Wake Forest
OL Khayree Lee - South Alabama
TE Donovan Green - Oklahoma State
DL Walter Mathis Jr. - Auburn
DL Zion Williams - Texas
DL CJ Jackson - Vanderbilt
DL Ahmad Breaux - Kentucky
LB Princeton Malbrue - Louisiana
S Jardin Gilbert - Mississippi State
S Jacob Bradford - West Virginia
S Javien Toviano - Undecided
S Joel Rogers - Undecided
CB Ashton Stamps - Arizona State
S Austin Ausberry - Baylor
CB Wallace Foster IV - Florida Atlantic
K Aeron Burrell - North Carolina
P Badger Hargett - UAB
The most noteworthy departures for LSU came on the offensive line. A total of nine Tiger O linemen decided to enter the portal, including four starters from this past season. Those losses make Kiffin's signing of 5-star Colorado transfer Jordan Seaton even more impactful.
When Michael Van Buren and Colin Hurley decided to test the portal waters, LSU was left with zero scholarship quarterbacks on the 2026 roster. But Kiffin landed the No. 1 player in the portal by signing former Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt, and brought great depth to LSU's QB room with the additions of former USC QB Husan Longstreet and former Elon QB Landen Clark.
Kiffin also secured a big win with the return of RB Caden Durham, who originally chose to enter the portal but ultimately decided to return to Baton Rouge for his junior season.
All in all, while losing some contributors from last season stings, Kiffin ultimately bolstered LSU's roster for 2026 in multiple ways. Tiger fans are hoping that translates to an appearance in the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.