LSU football was busy in the transfer portal on Saturday, securing three commitments from Power Four transfers. The third commitment came from Nebraska defensive end Jimari Butler. On3’s Hayes Fawcett broke the news on social media.
Butler is the first front-seven addition for LSU this transfer season. Defensive end is a position of need with [autotag]Bradyn Swinson[/autotag] and [autotag]Sai’Vion Jones[/autotag] moving on to the NFL and [autotag]Da’Shawn Womack[/autotag] transferring to Ole Miss.
Butler, who has one year of eligibility remaining, chose LSU over Florida State and Texas A&M.
According to PFF, Butler notched 22 pressures in 2024, ranking 26th among Big Ten edge defenders. In his time with the Huskers, he notched nine sacks and 33 stops.
Butler brings a much-needed veteran presence to LSU’s defensive line. The Tigers aren’t done in the portal, but he has a chance to earn a starting spot next to Gabe Reliford, who’s coming off an impressive freshman campaign.
LSU’s busy day began with former Florida cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson signing on Saturday morning before former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown put pen to paper on Saturday afternoon.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly said the Tigers would be aggressive in the transfer portal. Actions have reflected that so far.