LSU Secures Top Transfer DE Patrick Payton from Florida State

The Tigers bolster their defense with the addition of Payton, the nation's top edge rusher in the transfer portal, as part of a highly ranked recruiting class.

• Patrick Payton, a standout defensive end from Florida State, has committed to LSU for his final year of eligibility.
• Payton, the 2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, recorded 35 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and four sacks in the 2024 season.
• Over three seasons at Florida State, Payton amassed 110 tackles, 16 sacks, and 13 passes defensed, establishing himself as a dominant force on the defensive front.
• LSU's transfer class, ranked No. 2 nationally, also includes top players like wide receivers Barion Brown (Kentucky) and Nic Anderson (Oklahoma), and cornerback Mansoor Delane (Virginia Tech).
• The Tigers aim to improve upon their 8-4 season and contend for the College Football Playoff in 2025, with key returnees, including starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, and a strong group of transfer additions.

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