Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers currently hold the No. 2 class in the NCAA Transfer Portal after the program reeled in 13 commitments during the first two weeks

Byard was a originally a three-star recruit coming out of high school in 2023. He didn’t play much as a freshman, but carved out a role in 2024. Per PFF, he was one of the top run defending safeties in the AAC this fall, posting a 77.6 run defense grade. Byard made 43 solo tackles and 18 stops in 2024.

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff knew there would be significant changes made in December with the NCAA Transfer Portal window officially open. The changes necessary meant critical additions would enter the fold,

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff continue retooling the defensive backfield with impactful pieces set to make their way to Baton Rouge this offseason. Led

LSU football is off to a good start in the transfer portal, with On3 recognizing the Tigers’ efforts so far. According to On3’s Pete Nakos, only Texas Tech currently has a better haul than LSU. Ole Miss,

Brian Kelly and the LSU staff have reconstructed the Tigers' offense in December with several new pieces set to arrive in Baton Rouge in the coming weeks. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier announced his return to the program earlier this month,

LSU's defense will look different when it faces Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year's Eve. A flurry of exits on the defensive side of the ball has left the defense thin, especially in the secondary.