Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have landed a commitment from North Carolina State safety Tamarcus Cooley, On3 Sports' Pete Nakos reported on Monday. Cooley, the

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier lost several of his top weapons in Kyren Lacy and CJ Daniels, so LSU landed the No. 5 WR, Nic Anderson, and No. 8 receiver, Barion Brown, in the 247Sports rankings.

LSU and defensive coordinator Blake Baker value versatility on the backend. Cooley is listed as a safety but spent 380 snaps in the slot. It’s unclear if he’ll play a traditional safety role or the STAR position. LSU needs help at both.

LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker will return to Baton Rouge for his second season at the helm of the Tigers' defense in 2025. It's no secret the program l

LSU landed a tight end from Texas A&M in the transfer portal who could be a key weapon for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier

Cooley began his career at Maryland in 2023 and this was his second time in the transfer portal. Sometimes, that’s a bad sign, but the rule doesn’t apply here. Cooley instantly becomes LSU’s most proven option at safety.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers saw 19 members of the 2024 roster enter the NCAA Transfer Portal and depart Baton Rouge over the last 30-plus days. The portal officially closed for the program on Jan.