According to ESPN, the Tigers have landed four of the top 12 players in the 2025 transfer class. The top addition is former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown, who ranks No. 7 in ESPN’s rankings. “Brown has the complete package of size, speed, and ball skills,” ESPN wrote.

LSU football officially added two top defensive transfers to its roster over the weekend. Patrick Payton and Mansoor Delane put pen to paper, according to LSU’s social media posts. Delane’s announcement came on Friday and Payton followed on Sunday.

LSU football landed Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton from the transfer portal. What he brings to the Tigers.