LSU Lands South Carolina Edge Jaylen Brown as Lane Kiffin Accelerates Portal Rebuild

Overview

• Hayes Fawcett of On3 first reported Brown’s commitment to transfer from South Carolina to LSU.
• LSU also added Auburn defensive lineman Malik Blocton the same day, a 2025 contributor with 12 games, eight starts, 18 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
• Brown, listed at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds, began at Missouri after starring at James Clemens High School and missed last season at South Carolina due to a spring knee injury that required surgery.
• Lane Kiffin’s portal push targets a pass rush that ranked 62nd nationally in sacks and 71st in tackles for loss during LSU’s 7-6 campaign under Brian Kelly.
• On3 currently ranks LSU’s transfer class 23rd for the 2026 cycle, with portal activity ongoing during the window that runs through January 16.