LSU’s push to add former Ole Miss players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris has sparked plenty of noise around college football, but inside the Tigers’ locker room, the reaction has been far more straightforward: the current roster is on board.
Wright, a former Ole Miss tight end, and Harris, a former Ole Miss defensive tackle, were undrafted free agents in 2026 and did not make NFL rosters, which has opened the door for a possible return to college. LSU is hoping both players will be on the field this year, even as the move has drawn attention across the sport and raised questions from programs and conferences that do not support players who signed pro contracts coming back to college.
For LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, though, the outside debate isn’t spilling into the building.
"I don't think it's really a distraction for us in the building at all," Weeks said, "With the last four years, how college football's gone, you kind of just got to be ready to expect anything.
Weeks also explained that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin checked with the team’s leadership council last week before moving forward.
"He said if we don't want them to come back and play, then they won't come back. But we were like, if that's the rule, we might as well go ahead and take these guys. But as far as what I've seen from them in the short amount of time that I've gotten to know them, it's just the experience that they bring and how they go about their business."
Tight end Trey'Dez Green sounded equally welcoming, especially when it came to Wright joining his position group.
"Even if it means less catches, less yards, I'm all about bringing this national championship back to Baton Rouge. Dae'Quan is amazing.
I had a chance to talk with him, and it's just been going up. We clicked ever since we met each other," Green said.
Center Braelin Moore was also pleased to see Wright come aboard, according to Matt Moscona. Moore and Wright played together at Virginia Tech.
There’s still uncertainty about whether Wright or Harris will actually take a snap for LSU. Legal proceedings are ongoing, and more clarity is expected by the end of the week.
LSU opens the 2026 season against Clemson on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
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