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Lane Kiffin's Portal King Strategy for LSU

Lane Kiffin, the new LSU football head coach, is expected to leverage his Portal King reputation to bolster the teams roster for the 2026 season. However, retaining key players like DJ Pickett and TreyDez Green is crucial before exploring the transfer portal. Pickett, a standout cornerback, and Green, a promising tight end, are vital to LSUs defense and offense, respectively.

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