Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will have a new-look defense in 2025 with several newcomers set to make their way to Baton Rouge this offseason. Along with multiple fresh faces heading to Death Valley,

The Tupelo, MS native is the No. 124 overall prospect in the class, per On3’s Industry Rankings. The four-star recruit ranks sixth in the state of Mississippi and eleventh at defensive end.

Wisconsin landed a commitment from LSU transfer defensive lineman Jay’Viar Suggs on Friday. Suggs chose the Badgers over top contenders Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma, Penn State and Tennessee.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are red hot on the recruiting trail while the program works through the NCAA Transfer Portal, player retention and keeping focus on the 2026 Recruiting Class. It's no secret Kelly and Co.