Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have landed a commitment from North Carolina State safety Tamarcus Cooley, On3 Sports' Pete Nakos reported on Monday. Cooley, the

But now the arrow is pointing up. Kelly and LSU made talent acquisition a priority, hiring Corey Raymond as secondary coach last offseason. In Raymond’s first year, senior cornerback Zy Alexander had a breakout campaign while Ashton Stamps and PJ Woodland showed promise. Alexander is off to the NFL, but Stamps and Woodland remain in Baton Rouge.

LSU’s 16th addition out of the transfer portal is a highly thought of safety from North Carolina State. The Tigers had a need at safety, and Tamarcus Cooley helps fill that.

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff continue seeing movement via the NCAA Transfer Portal with former Tigers finding their new homes. The program saw double-digit departures during the 2023 season with the 2024 offseason providing even more roster turnover.

Tamarcus Cooley, a standout defensive back from NC State, has officially committed to LSU. The announcement came shortly after Cooley entered the transfer portal on January 5. Cooley, a four-star recruit ranked No.

LSU football aggressively attacked the transfer portal this offseason. The Tigers and head coach Brian Kelly weren’t through on Monday, by pursuing a star from North Carolina State. Wolfpack safety Tamarcus Cooley is expected to transfer to LSU,