Prosper (Tex.) four-star offensive lineman Zaden Krempin has emerged as a priority target in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle for Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers staff.

The Fighting Irish were coming off their worst three-year stretch in some time when Kelly was hired. Through his 12 years in South Bend, Kelly compiled seven records of 10 or more wins and coached 55 NFL Draft picks, including 10 first-rounders.

Former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins is being targeted for a role on the LSU offensive staff, according to a report from CBS Sports. Wilson Alexander of The Advocate adds that Atkins' role could be as tight ends coach / run game coordinator and a deal could be reached as soon as today.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have made significant changes this offseason to both the coaching staff and 2025 roster via the NCAA Transfer Portal. LSU boasts

The way-too-early top 25 predictions and Heisman Trophy odds mean early high heat for LSU, coach Brian Kelly and star quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in 2025