LSU redshirt freshman wide receiver Kylan Billiot is heading to the transfer portal, marking the first official departure from the Tigers' 2025 roster. The move comes just hours after LSU made a major splash by hiring Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin to lead the program into its next chapter.
Billiot, a former four-star recruit and the No. 25 wide receiver in the Class of 2024 per the 247Sports Composite, never quite found his footing in Baton Rouge. Over two seasons, he saw the field in just one game and didn’t record a catch. For a player who arrived with high expectations and big-play potential, it’s a fresh opportunity to reset and find a better fit elsewhere.
This decision also highlights the shifting landscape in LSU’s wide receiver room. With Billiot moving on, Jelani Watkins stands as the lone remaining wideout from the Tigers’ 2024 recruiting class.
That’s a sharp turn from what was once a promising group of young receivers. Still, LSU isn’t starting from scratch - freshmen TaRon Francis and Phillip Wright are expected to return next season, giving the Tigers some continuity and upside at the position.
The timing of Billiot’s announcement is notable. LSU had just wrapped up its regular season with a tough 17-13 road loss to Oklahoma, and the coaching change signals a new direction for the program.
With Lane Kiffin now at the helm, roster movement was always going to be part of the early transition. Billiot’s departure is likely the first of several as Kiffin evaluates the roster and players reassess their roles in the new system.
For Billiot, the portal offers a second chance to find a program where he can showcase the talent that made him one of the top receiver prospects in his class. For LSU, it’s another step in a larger offseason of change - one that’s just getting started.