LSU football: Who’s staying, who’s leaving ahead of the 2021 season?

Here’s a look at who we know will be back, and who is leaving LSU ahead of the 2021 season.

Leaving: TE Arik Gilbert

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Highly touted tight end Arik Gilbert announced he would enter the transfer portal late last week, later deleting the tweet.

“After careful consideration and collaboration with my family, I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal,” he wrote. “I’d like to thank God for bestowing his blessings upon me.”

Gilbert tallied 35 receptions for 368 yards and two touchdowns over eight games last season.

Could Tennessee be his next landing spot, with the chance to reunite with quarterback Harrison Bailey?