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: 15
| 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
2027 Recruiting Class
15 commits#1
Ahmad HudsonTE-H
Ruston, LA
#4
Peyton HoustonQB-PP
Shreveport, LA
#6
K.J. GreenDE
Stone Mountain, GA
#8
Chris WhiteheadDE
Chesterfield, VA
#9
David Segarra IIIRB
Duncan, SC
#14
Trey MartinRB
Winnsboro, LA
#19
Terrance SmithOT
Lansdale, PA
#22
Braylon CalaisWR
Cecilia, LA
#41
Jayden AndingS
Ruston, LA
#43
Karnell JamesS
Manvel, TX
#43
Markez DavisATH
Opelousas, LA
#50
Ah'mari StevensWR
Pompano Beach, FL
#84
Cade CooperWR
Malvern, PA
#88
Amaziah SialeOT
Mission Viejo, CA
#155
Gary Burney Jr.WR
Bossier City, LA
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
113 of 113High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
