Key Tigers RB enters transfer portal
LSU football enters a pivotal moment in the off-season as the transfer portal has dealt its biggest blow since opening on Friday 2 January. With running back depth already depleted by recent departures, Saturday’s news outlet changes the Tigers’ offseason outlook and brought national attention to Baton Rouge.
LSU starting running back Caden Durham is entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to confirmed reports. The decision marks a significant shift for the program as it manages roster change at a position central to its offensive identity. As a sophomore with two years of eligibility remaining, Durham’s departure increases his value on the open market and increases the urgency for LSU to respond.
Matt Zenic of CBS Sports shared the news on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, citing the player’s agency and confirming the decision when the winter window opens. Post served as the first public verification of the Tigers’ leading guard is becoming available across the country.
“LSU running back Caden Durham enters transfer portal, says his agency @TeamIFA @CBSSports .”
Durham, represented by @blakebaratz , is a former top recruit who has racked up 1,609 scrimmage yards over the past two seasons.
The sophomore joined LSU as a four-star prospect out of Dallas and quickly made an impact as a physical downhill runner. He earned All-SEC Freshman Team honors after leading the Tigers in rushing during his freshman season. Although injuries slowed him down as a sophomore, he still finished atop the team in rushing yards, highlighting his consistency and reliability.
His departure reinforces existing concerns within the LSU program. Fellow running backs JuJuan Johnson and Caleb Jackson have already moved on via the transfer portal, leaving freshman Harlem Berry as the only returning scholarship. The timing further overlaps with recent personnel changes, including the arrival of running backs coach Kevin Smith and the departure of Frank Wilson.
For LSU, this is no routine loss. A proven SEC starter entering the transfer portal changes offseason priorities, recruiting strategy and offensive planning as the Tigers move forward.
2026-01-03 17:17:00
