LSU Football Bringing Back Jack Pyburn? | Who else could Lane Kiffin look to add? | On3's Glen West

LSU football bringing back Jack Pyburn is a distinct possibility following a historic court ruling on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. A Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) to 16 former college football players, including the former LSU Tigers EDGE rusher, allowing them to enter the transfer portal and claim a fifth year of eligibility. What makes this situation unprecedented is that Pyburn is currently a standout rookie on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster, fresh off recording two sacks in his first NFL preseason game. If Pyburn decides to leave the NFL to exercise his remaining college eligibility, sources indicate there is strong mutual interest between him and new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin. Who Else Could Lane Kiffin Add?As On3's Glen West and other college football insiders have tracked, the same multi-player lawsuit opened the transfer portal to several other high-profile athletes who could immediately bolster Kiffin’s roster.Zxavian Harris (DT, Ole Miss): The former star defensive tackle under Kiffin at Ole Miss was part of the same TRO ruling. Reports indicate he is expected to enter the portal, and LSU could heavily pursue him despite past roster friction.Dae'Quan Wright (TE, Ole Miss): Another former Kiffin starter at Ole Miss who gained eligibility through the lawsuit and could look to rejoin his former coach in Baton Rouge.Wydett Williams (S, Ole Miss): A safety who started for the Rebels and is now legally cleared to re-enter college football and choose a new destination. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.