LSU and defensive coordinator Blake Baker value versatility on the backend. Cooley is listed as a safety but spent 380 snaps in the slot. It’s unclear if he’ll play a traditional safety role or the STAR position. LSU needs help at both.

Tamarcus Cooley, a standout defensive back from NC State, has officially committed to LSU. The announcement came shortly after Cooley entered the transfer portal on January 5. Cooley, a four-star recruit ranked No.

Former NC State safety Tamarcus Cooley will transfer to play for LSU in 2025, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. It will mark the second transfer in as many years for Cooley, who began his college career at Maryland in 2023.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have landed a commitment from North Carolina State safety Tamarcus Cooley, On3 Sports' Pete Nakos reported on Monday. Cooley, the

LSU landed a talented NC State defensive back via the portal on Monday, further bolstering the defense for 2025.

Cooley began his career at Maryland in 2023 and this was his second time in the transfer portal. Sometimes, that’s a bad sign, but the rule doesn’t apply here. Cooley instantly becomes LSU’s most proven option at safety.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers wrapped up the 2024 season on New Year's Eve with a Texas Bowl victory over Dave Aranda's Baylor Bears. Kelly ends his third seas

At 247Sports, LSU has the No. 1 transfer portal class in 2025. The Tigers have secured 16 transfer portal commitments, including eight four-star players.

LSU football is aggressively changing the way they recruit. The Tigers continued to attack the portal with a new NC State transfer.

LSU’s 16th addition out of the transfer portal is a highly thought of safety from North Carolina State. The Tigers had a need at safety, and Tamarcus Cooley helps fill that.