LSU head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said the Tigers plan to be aggressive in the transfer portal. That wasn’t the case last year, but LSU is off to a good start this cycle, earning a visit from one of the top names in the portal.
Purdue edge rusher Will Heldt is set to visit LSU, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Defensive end is a big need for LSU. [autotag]Bradyn Swinson[/autotag] and [autotag]Sai’Vion Jones[/autotag] are moving on to the NFL, and LSU lost former five-star Dashawn Womack to the transfer portal.
According to On3, Heldt is the No. 22 ranked transfer on the market. As a sophomore, Heldt racked up 26 pressures and six sacks. 2024 was a breakout year, and Heldt has the size to play in the SEC.
Thamel’s report says Heldt is planning to visit Texas A&M, too. Last year, the Aggies made a big portal splash, landing Nic Scourton — another Purdue edge defender.
LSU will look to seal the deal with Heldt and hope his impact is similar to the one Scourton made in College Station.
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