After a pedestrain 8-4 regular season record in Brian Kelly's third season in 2024, the LSU Tigers wanted to make big moves during the offseason. Garrett Nussmeier, Caden Durham, Aaron Anderson, Whit Weeks, and Harold Perkins Jr, were all returning, but LSU needed to round out its roster with more talent. If LSU was going to compete for an SEC title and a National Championship this season, improvements needed to be made - especially on the defensive side of the ball.
The LSU defense had underachieved in recent seasons, ultimately holding the team back. But Brian Kelly and his staff had their eyes on a game-changing cornerback from the ACC that could help get the Tiger defense back on track.