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LSU Tigers football eligibility and recruitment

Overview

The LSU Tigers football program is navigating changes to athlete eligibility following NCAA rulings and legal developments. Initially, the program began reviewing the potential return of athletes from the 2022 recruiting class, such as Tygee Hill and Jaelyn Davis-Robinson, who were permitted to return to their original schools under a specific NCAA eligibility ruling. The team also considered quarterback Sam Leavitt as a potential transfer portal addition.

Following a Louisiana court ruling that granted certain athletes a fifth year of eligibility, the scope of recruitment expanded. Head coach Lane Kiffin has since targeted players with recent NFL experience, including former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright. Kiffin has characterized these recruitment efforts as a response to a “unique circumstance created by legal injunctions” rather than standard practice.

Entities

LSU Tigers · Lane Kiffin · Sam Leavitt · Cleveland Browns · Dae’quan Wright

Timeline

19 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
LSU Tigers recruit NFL players following eligibility court ruling
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is recruiting players with recent NFL experience, such as tight end Dae’Quan Wright, following a Louisiana court ruling regarding fifth-year college football eligibility.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
LSU Tigers consider 2022 recruits returning under NCAA eligibility ruling
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is evaluating the return of 2022 recruits like Tygee Hill and Jaelyn Davis‑Robinson under the new NCAA eligibility rule, while quarterback Sam Leavitt eyes LSU as his next transfer portal‑

Sources

bleacherreport.com · deadspin.com · latimes.com · nypost.com · profootballrumors.com · si.com · sportsnaut.com · theadvocate.com · theathletic.com · theclemsoninsider.com · video.foxnews.com