Zxavian Harris expected to transfer from NFL to LSU football
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Zxavian Harris, a former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle, is expected to transfer to LSU, reuniting with coach Lane Kiffin. Harris recently received a temporary restraining order allowing him a fifth year of eligibility due to NCAA rulings. He joins Dae'Quan Wright, another former Ole Miss player, as LSU seeks to bolster its roster. Harris had a standout season in 2025, earning All-SEC honors with 58 tackles and three sacks. LSU is aiming to enhance its defensive line amid a transition period under Kiffin.
- •Zxavian Harris transfers after being waived by the New Orleans Saints.
- •He was an All-SEC defensive tackle in 2025 at Ole Miss.
- •LSU adds Harris as part of its first season under Lane Kiffin.
- •A court ruling granted him and others a fifth year of eligibility.
- •Harris joins former Ole Miss teammates at LSU, including Dae'Quan Wright.
- 8:50 PMCBS Sports — LSU expected to add ex-Ole Miss star DT Zxavian Harris after NFL stint in late boost for Lane Kiffin
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Zxavian Harris expected to transfer to LSU football, join Lane Kiffin | Report
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — LSU, Lane Kiffin to add second NFL player to roster in DT Zxavian Harris
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss' Zxavian Harris, who criticized Lane Kiffin, picks LSU after NFL cut, per report
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Former Saints rookie reunites with his old college coach on LSU Tigers
"Former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is expected to reunite with coach Lane Kiffin at LSU, according to a report:
"Zxavian Harris was critical of Lane Kiffin's jump from Ole Miss to LSU, but he's reportedly transferring after an extended look with the Saints.
"Former Ole Miss football DT Zxavian Harris, who criticized Lane Kiffin for leaving, is transferring to LSU after NFL shot, per a report
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External links- CBS SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:50 PMLSU expected to add ex-Ole Miss star DT Zxavian Harris after NFL stint in late boost for Lane Kiffin
Lane Kiffin hasn't been shy about bringing NFL rookies back into the fold, as another former Ole Miss star is expected to join LSU
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:44 PMZxavian Harris expected to transfer to LSU football, join Lane Kiffin | Report
Former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Zxavian Harris is reportedly expected to sign with LSU football.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:37 PMLSU, Lane Kiffin to add second NFL player to roster in DT Zxavian Harris
Former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is expected to reunite with coach Lane Kiffin at LSU, according to a report:
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:20 PMOle Miss' Zxavian Harris, who criticized Lane Kiffin, picks LSU after NFL cut, per report
Former Ole Miss football DT Zxavian Harris, who criticized Lane Kiffin for leaving, is transferring to LSU after NFL shot, per a report
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:17 PMFormer Saints rookie reunites with his old college coach on LSU Tigers
Zxavian Harris was critical of Lane Kiffin's jump from Ole Miss to LSU, but he's reportedly transferring after an extended look with the Saints.
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