Now, despite prior reports, Woodland will stay with the program after working with the LSU program. LSU has seen five defensive backs enter the NCAA Transfer Portal from the Tiger

The NCAA transfer portal's gates swung open earlier this week, as hundreds of college football players officially entered their names into the fray. LSU football has been one of the main actors to monitor in the early going of this open window as coach Brian Kelly has said that LSU would be "very aggressive" in seeking transfers that would fit what the team needs.

Heldt, a 6-foot-6, 265-pound sophomore, has initial visits scheduled at LSU and Texas A&M, according to ESPN. He recorded 54 tackles, nine tackles for loss and five sacks this season. Heldt has played in 23 career games, and he would have two seasons of eligibility.

Brian Kelly and the LSU staff will host several Transfer Portal targets this week as the program begins its search for reinforcements heading into the 2025 seas