Coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have now added six transfers, and two of them are defensive players. On Tuesday, they also picked up a commitment from former Boise State star Ty Benefield — a first-team All-Mountain West safety who’s one of the top defensive back transfers of the 2026 cycle.

Defensive tackle Stephiylan Green has committed to LSU, ending his time with the Tigers and setting up an immediate reunion with his former program. Green had visits lined up with Miami, Texas A&M, and Southern Cal, but those trips are no longer expected to take place following his decision.

LSU beefed up its defensive line depth for the 2026 season, with Lane Kiffin getting a commitment from a standout from the ACC.

Clemson transfer defensive lineman Stephiylan Green is committing to LSU, On3’s Hayes Fawcett has learned. He just finished up his third season with the Tigers. He tallied 25 tackles this past season.

LSU Tigers edge rusher CJ Jackson intends to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal and depart Baton Rouge after two seasons with the program, according to CBS Sports.

LSU football landed a commitment from South Carolina transfer defensive end Jaylen Brown. An Alabama native, he began his career at Missouri. Blake Baker has added to the Tigers’ defense in the transfer portal.

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