LSU’s offensive line overhaul just got another key piece. Maryland transfer Aliou Bah is officially Baton Rouge-bound, and his arrival gives the Tigers something they’ve been sorely lacking in the trenches: experience.
Bah brings 23 straight starts at right guard under his belt from his time with the Terrapins. He’s not just a body to fill out depth charts-he’s a plug-and-play option with two full seasons of Big Ten battles behind him. Now entering his redshirt senior year, Bah will look to anchor a unit that’s still very much in flux.
Before Maryland, Bah spent two years at Georgia. He didn’t see much action during his time in Athens, but those seasons inside an SEC powerhouse program weren’t wasted. He developed in one of the most competitive environments in college football, and now he’s set to apply those lessons in purple and gold.
LSU has now added eight offensive linemen since the start of 2026-seven via the transfer portal and one from the JUCO ranks. That’s a full rebuild in the span of just a few weeks.
And while there’s some raw talent in the mix, proven experience has been hard to come by. That’s what makes additions like Bah and Baylor transfer Sean Thompkins so important.
They may not be the flashiest names, but they’ve played real snaps, and they’ll be expected to compete right away-at both guard and tackle.
The only spot that feels locked down at this point is center, where Braelin Moore returns and should continue to be a steady presence in the middle. But outside of that?
It’s wide open. Both guard spots and both tackle positions are up for grabs, and spring ball is going to be a proving ground for just about everyone on this revamped line.
And LSU might not be done yet. There’s talk that the Tigers are still eyeing one more marquee addition-possibly a player like Jordan Seaton-or at least a couple of lower-profile options to round out the competition.
The goal is clear: build a unit that can protect the quarterback and establish the run in the SEC. That takes depth, versatility, and guys who’ve been through the fire.
With Bah in the fold, LSU now has 15 offensive linemen heading into spring. Here’s the full group that will be competing for roles:
- No. 61 Braelin Moore | 6-2, 300
- No. 75 Weston Davis | 6-7, 317
- No. 66 Solomon Thomas | 6-4, 325
- No. 74 Braden Augustus | 6-2, 315
- No. 67 Bo Bordelon | 6-6, 305
- No. 68 Brett Bordelon | 6-5, 290
- Brysten Martinez | 6-6, 308
- Ryan Miret | 6-6, 300
- Ja'Quan Sprinkle | 6-3, 290 | NC Central
- JaKolby Jones | 6-4, 285 | JUCO commit
- William Satterwhite | 6-3, 305 | Tennessee
- Darrin Strey | 6-7, 322 | Kentucky
- Ja'Mard Jones | 6-4, 295 | Nicholls
- Sean Thompkins | 6-5, 300 | Baylor
- Devin Harper | 6-4, 315 | Ole Miss
- Aliou Bah | 6-6, 327 | Maryland
That’s a big group-literally and figuratively-but it’s also a group that’s going to need time to gel. Chemistry on the offensive line isn’t built overnight, and with so many new faces, spring practices will be crucial.
Meanwhile, the transfer portal landscape has shifted. Under the new NCAA rules, FBS and FCS players had a tighter window to enter the portal-Jan. 2 to Jan.
- That’s a change from the previous December window and eliminates the spring period entirely.
Graduate transfers are now held to the same window as underclassmen, and coaching changes no longer trigger an automatic 30-day transfer window. Instead, if a new hire happens after Jan. 2, players get just 15 days to make a move.
The goal behind the rule changes? Stability. Teams like LSU can now build their rosters with a bit more predictability, without having to brace for a second wave of departures in the spring.
For the Tigers, that means the heavy lifting on the offensive line might be close to done. But with key positions still unsettled, don’t be surprised if LSU makes one more move before the dust settles. Either way, the message is clear: the Tigers are rebuilding the trenches with intent-and experience like Bah’s could be the foundation they need.