LSU continues to make noise in the transfer portal, this time bolstering its offensive line with the addition of former Baylor lineman Sean Thompkins. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound redshirt sophomore brings both size and experience to Baton Rouge, and he’s the latest piece in what’s shaping up to be a major overhaul in the trenches for the Tigers.
Thompkins played in 10 games and made five starts for Baylor this past season, showing enough on tape to draw interest from multiple programs once he hit the portal. Initially, he committed to North Carolina, but after a visit to LSU on Thursday-just after the recruiting dead period lifted-he flipped his commitment and is now headed to the SEC.
This move gives LSU six offensive line transfers in this cycle alone, signaling a clear priority from the coaching staff: get bigger, deeper, and more competitive up front. And it’s not just about filling spots. Three of those six-including Thompkins-come from Power Five programs, meaning they’ve already seen high-level competition and should be better equipped to step in and contribute.
LSU’s other recent additions include Tennessee redshirt freshman William Satterwhite and Kentucky true freshman Darrin Strey, both of whom bring upside and developmental potential. But Thompkins might be one of the more plug-and-play options in the group. With two years of eligibility remaining, he gives LSU flexibility-he can be a short-term contributor and still be around long enough to grow into a bigger role if needed.
This latest commitment also marks the 33rd transfer to pledge to LSU this cycle, a staggering number that reflects the aggressive approach the program has taken in reshaping its roster. Whether it’s a response to depth concerns, a shift in recruiting philosophy, or simply capitalizing on portal opportunities, the Tigers are clearly not sitting still.
Bottom line: LSU’s offensive line room looks a lot different than it did a few months ago. And with Thompkins now in the mix, the Tigers are adding not just another body, but a player with real experience and SEC-ready size.