Baylor OL Sean Thompkins Flips From North Carolina to LSU on Portal Deadline Day
The late switch gives Lane Kiffin a fifth portal addition for LSU’s offensive line during an aggressive roster overhaul.
Overview
- On3 reporter Pete Nakos first reported the flip on the final day of the two‑week NCAA transfer portal window, which closes at midnight.
- Thompkins changed course after a Thursday visit to Baton Rouge following his Jan. 6 commitment to North Carolina.
- The 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman becomes LSU’s fifth transfer addition on the offensive line under Kiffin.
- LSU’s portal haul now includes 27 reported additions, highlighted by five-star quarterback Sam Leavitt, the No. 1 player in the 2026 cycle.
- Thompkins played 10 games for Baylor in 2025 with five late-season starts at left tackle, logging 460 snaps, and he retains two seasons of eligibility.