Lane Kiffin’s Portal Takeover: LSU Retains Stars, Targets Ole Miss Talent

The transfer portal is officially open and LSU already has significant roster movement to break down.

The Tigers scored a massive early win by retaining Whit Weeks and DJ Pickett, two players Lane Kiffin and his staff prioritized keeping in Baton Rouge. We explain why those retention decisions were critical to LSU’s 2026 outlook.

We also discuss the departure of wide receiver Kyle Parker, why he’s entering the portal, and how his exit connects to LSU targeting two Ole Miss wide receivers who could follow Kiffin to LSU.

Plus, we’ve got an important update on Trey’Dez Green, who is nearing a deal to return, and what that means for LSU’s tight end room.

Finally, we break down five Ole Miss players LSU is expected to pursue in the portal and how the Rebels’ College Football Playoff run could affect the timing—and likelihood—of those players entering the portal.

Portal season is here, and the dominoes are already falling.

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