LSU added 46 players and lost 37 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +9.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which LSU players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 9, 2026, the LSU players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Gabriel Reliford (DE, 64), Aidan Anding (CB, 64), and Phillip Wright III (WR, 63). The roster average is 20.0 across 113 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has LSU gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- LSU has added 46 players and lost 37 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +9.
- Who is LSU's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Sam Leavitt (QB, from Arizona State) at $3.6 million.
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Incoming Transfers
46
Outgoing Transfers
37
Portal Impact by Position
ImprovedProduction +1046 / -696 (net +350)Current recruiting class at these spots: 22
| Pos | Out | In | Net value | Depth | Need |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIDE RECEIVER | 1 | 0 | -$394K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| OFFENSIVE LINEMAN | 1 | 0 | -$294K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| DEFENSIVE TACKLE | 1 | 0 | -$220K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| DB | 7 | 5 | -$100K | 24 → 22 | Urgent |
| RUNNING BACK | 1 | 0 | -$68K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| KICKER | 1 | 0 | -$24K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| OL | 7 | 8 | +$1.6M | 19 → 20 | High |
| QB | 2 | 4 | +$3.7M | 3 → 5 | Stable |
| WR | 6 | 9 | +$2.8M | 11 → 14 | Stable |
| DL | 4 | 7 | +$2.2M | 16 → 19 | Stable |
| LB | 1 | 2 | +$697K | 9 → 10 | Stable |
| RB | 3 | 5 | +$647K | 6 → 8 | Stable |
| TE | 1 | 3 | +$116K | 5 → 7 | Stable |
| K | 0 | 1 | +$26K | 3 → 4 | Stable |
| P | 1 | 1 | +$10K | 2 → 2 | Stable |
| LS | 0 | 1 | +$8K | 1 → 2 | Stable |
Latest moves
Portal Impact uses public rules, not a transfer probability. It uses 59 production records for 83 portal movers, plus roster depth, conference level, eligibility, recruiting competition, and coach continuity. Returning starts and full snap data are not included yet.
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
13/100
DefenseAverage TVS
27/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
16/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Gabriel Reliford DEVery high
100th
Aidan Anding CBVery high
100th
Phillip Wright III WRVery high
100th
Kolaj Cobbins DEVery high
100th
Damien Shanklin DEVery high
100th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
20-10Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Lane KiffinHead Coach
- Joe CoxCo-Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends
- Charlie Weis Jr.Offensive Coordinator
- Chris KiffinCo-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
- Blake BakerDefensive Coordinator
- Joe HoustonSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Lou SpanosAssistant Defensive Line / Pass Rush Specialist
- Kevin SmithAssistant Head Coach / Running Backs
- Sterling LucasDefensive Line
- Sawyer JordanInside Wide Receivers
- Kevin PeoplesInterior Defensive Line
- Eric WolfordOffensive Line
- George McDonaldPassing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers
- Dane StevensQuarterbacks
- James CreggRun-Game Specialist - Offensive Line
- Jake OlsenSafeties
- Corey RaymondSecondary
- Anthony HendersonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (FB)
- Jordan SimsAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (FB)
- Rob NunezAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (FB)
- Zach AkenbergerAssociate Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (FB)
- Nick SavageHead Strength and Conditioning Coach
2025 Recruiting Class
22 commits#11
DJ PickettCB
Tampa, FL
#15
Harlem BerryRB
Metairie, LA
#41
Solomon ThomasIOL
Jacksonville, FL
#71
Carius CurneIOL
Marion, AR
#133
Charles Ross IILB
Houston, TX
#136
Jaiden BrakerLB
Snellville, GA
#152
JT LindseyRB
Alexandria, LA
#160
TaRon FrancisWR
New Orleans, LA
#191
Tyler MillerOT
Laurel, MS
#204
Damien ShanklinEDGE
Indianapolis, IN
#210
Aidan AndingCB
Ruston, LA
#303
Jacob BradfordS
Baton Rouge, LA
#337
Zach WeeksLB
Watkinsville, GA
#354
Jhase ThomasS
Destrehan, LA
#360
Zion WilliamsDL
Lufkin, TX
#387
CJ JimcoilyLB
Nashville, TN
#390
JD LaFleurTE
Sulphur, LA
#399
Phillip WrightWR
Destrehan, LA
#403
Keylan MosesLB
Baton Rouge, LA
#424
Brandon BrownDL
Melbourne, FL
#467
Walter MathisDL
Savannah, GA
#2456
Tre PeopleQB
Eugene, OR
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
113 of 113High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
