LSU football's 2025 transfer portal class ranks second in the nation with an average recruit rating of 82.88. The Tigers signed 16 transfers, with nine boasting a rating of 90 or higher according to On3 Industry Rankings. Key additions like wide receiver Barion Brown and defensive back TaMarcus Cooley addressed critical positions for LSU, while also bringing in experienced players for the offensive line and defensive end.
Oregon is the only school surpassing LSU in average transfer rating, despite LSU signing six more players. Noteworthy performances came from unexpected teams like Rutgers and Texas Tech, with Texas Tech emerging as a potential contender for the Big 12 title. Rutgers, under coach Greg Schiano, has shown promise in the Big Ten. LSU's 2025 schedule includes a top-10 team, Texas A&M, known for its successful transfer portal recruitment under head coach Mike Elko in recent years.