Kiffin’s Chess Moves: LSU’s Staff Gets a Power Boost
Lane Kiffin has overhauled his support team ahead of spring drills, promoting Jon Randall Belton to Assistant GM of External Operations and adding NC State’s Adam Clark as Internal Operations lead. Carl St. Cyr returns as Assistant Director of Player Personnel, while Dwike Wilson—fresh off Ole Miss duties—takes charge of recruiting and personnel. The Tigers also landed NFL veteran Tee Martin as an offensive analyst to work under Charlie Weis Jr. All moves come as LSU prepares to kick off Spring Camp on March 24 under its new leadership.
Welcome to the corporate LSU of 2026, where coaches sprout grandiose titles faster than players can spell “NCAA.” Lane Kiffin clearly missed his calling in Silicon Valley—he’s now the C-suite quarterback of College Football Inc., promoting his minions to Assistant General Managers like they’re flavor-of-the-month executives. Next up: hiring a CFO to crunch touchdown numbers and a COO to oversee nacho distribution at Tiger Stadium.
Bidding Wars in Baton Rouge: LSU Courts West Coast Defender
LSU fired off an offer to Mission Viejo safety Jordan Hicks—ranked No. 11 nationally in the 2028 cycle—joining USC, UCLA, BYU, Oregon and Louisville in his recruitment. Meanwhile, hometown star Jayden Anding (No. 2 safety in Louisiana) is facing heavy overtures as LSU intensifies its effort to keep local talent close to home.
Nothing says “we really want you” like a flood of scholarship packets delivered via drone. LSU is now ordering defensive backs on Amazon Prime’s “College Edition,” hoping to snag West Coast prospects before they realize they can just drive over in their Tesla. And for Anding, it’s like trying to resist your mom’s gumbo—good luck fighting those Bayou vibes.
RB Royal Rumble: LSU Joins Elite Backfield Battle
Four-star Georgia back Nigel Newkirk, the nation’s No. 6 running back, has trimmed his list to six finalists: LSU, Alabama, Michigan, USC, Ohio State and Miami. After rushing for 1,496 yards and 19 TDs as a junior, Newkirk plans an official visit to Alabama on the last weekend of May. LSU running backs coach Kevin Smith has ramped up recruitment efforts, hoping to land the Peach State standout.
Welcome to the collegiate Hunger Games, where running backs are sent on national tours like rockstars sampling hotel breakfasts. Newkirk’s favorite perk at Alabama? “It’s not even about football,” he says. Translation: “I really came for the all-you-can-eat buffet.” Who wouldn’t flag down Lane Kiffin if he offers post-practice smoothies and a side of guaranteed draft hype?
Hidden Gems: LSU’s Surprise WR Threats Ready to Bloom
As Spring Camp nears, LSU’s revamped WR room includes two underrated portal additions: Tre Brown III from Old Dominion, fresh off a 38-catch, 762-yard season, and Hawaii transfer Jackson Harris, who posted 963 yards and 12 TDs in 10 games. Both players hope to carve out roles on a depth chart brimming with top-100 signees and transfers.
Forget the headline grabbers—Lane Kiffin is collecting under-the-radar wideouts like rare Pokémon. Brown and Harris might just evolve into LSU’s next Poké—er, playmakers, shocking fans who only check recruiting rankings. The secret? Sleepy small-school stars who suddenly remember they still have a telethon to attend in Baton Rouge.
Edge of Glory: LSU’s Bold Pursuit of Top Rushing Star
Desert Edge five-star edge rusher Jalanie George, the nation’s No. 1 edge in the 2028 class and No. 3 overall prospect, is scheduling visits to Georgia, Auburn, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and LSU from March 25–29. At 6’5″, 240 lbs, he racked up 63 tackles and five sacks as a freshman, and 11 TFLs with five sacks as a sophomore. LSU intensifies its push as Lane Kiffin eyes George for his defensive front.
Cue the LSU bulldozer: the Tigers are rolling out the red carpet and a marching band for one high school phenom. If George’s recruitment were an action movie, Kiffin would be that overzealous Agent 47, tailoring his suit, polishing his pitch, and whispering, “Join me—and together we will rule Amazon’s Prime Video specials.”
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