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Lane Kiffin pursues NFL's Dae'Quan Wright for LSU roster

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Lane Kiffin pursues NFL's Dae'Quan Wright for LSU roster
Summary

Lane Kiffin seeks to add former NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright to the LSU roster after Wright entered the transfer portal. Kiffin's aggressive recruiting strategy highlights the evolving of college football, where talent acquisition often defies traditional boundaries. While Kiffin faces criticism for targeting an NFL player, he prioritizes building a competitive team. Wright is not the only addition, as LSU also secured Junior Tuihalamaka from Notre Dame, further emphasizing their commitment to navigating recent eligibility changes. Both players could bolster the LSU lineup ahead of the 2026 season.

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  • •Wright entered the transfer portal after playing for the Cleveland Browns
  • •Kiffin focuses on acquiring talent despite criticism from peers
  • •LSU also acquired Junior Tuihalamaka from Notre Dame
  • •Aggressive recruitment reflects changing college football rules
  • •Kiffin aims to enhance LSU's competitiveness for the upcoming season
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  • 2:15 PMCBS Sports — Lane Kiffin's pursuit of ex-NFL TE Dae'Quan Wright is latest example of LSU coach not caring what you think
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Wright became the NFL's first active player to enter college football's transfer portal last week

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