LSU football addressed an area of need in adding NC State transfer Tamarcus Cooley out of the transfer portal. What he brings to LSU here.

LSU and defensive coordinator Blake Baker value versatility on the backend. Cooley is listed as a safety but spent 380 snaps in the slot. It’s unclear if he’ll play a traditional safety role or the STAR position. LSU needs help at both.

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.

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

Former NC State safety Tamarcus Cooley will transfer to play for LSU in 2025, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. It will mark the second transfer in as many years for Cooley, who began his college career at Maryland in 2023.

LSU football owns the top transfer portal class in the country. The Tigers have 16 commits, eight of which are four stars, according to 247Sports. That mark is more than any other program in the country. LSU’s most recent addition was TaMarcus Cooley, a former NC State defensive back who adds playmaking potential and experience to LSU’s secondary.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers wrapped up the 2024 season on New Year's Eve with a Texas Bowl victory over Dave Aranda's Baylor Bears. Kelly ends his third seas

At 247Sports, LSU has the No. 1 transfer portal class in 2025. The Tigers have secured 16 transfer portal commitments, including eight four-star players.

LSU landed a talented NC State defensive back via the portal on Monday, further bolstering the defense for 2025.

LSU football added another transfer, and this one filled a major position of need. See who's joining the Tigers.