The five most valuable players on LSU football's 2026 roster
LSU football spent big on its 2026 roster. Here are the five most expensive players, per the data from College Front Office.
LSU football poured money into its 2026 roster for new head coach Lane Kiffin. After firing Brian Kelly, LSU swung big by hiring Kiffin. The star coach was in high demand and it didn't just take a raise to woo Kiffin to Baton Rouge -- the Tigers had to make resource commitments, too.
LSU signed the No. 1-ranked transfer portal class in the country. The crop featured over 40 new players, including big-name transfers like QB Sam Leavitt and offensive tackle Jordan Seaton.
On defense, LSU added pass rusher Princewill Umanmielen and safety Ty Benefield. LSU didn't just spend on portal prospects. The Tigers paid to retain rising stars like tight end Trey'Dez Green and running back Harlem Berry.
Today, we'll look at the estimated five most valuable players on LSU's roster. Thanks to CollegeFrontOffice , we have some insight into the worth of each player on LSU's roster. CFO uses a mix of reporting, position value, program, and talent assessment to estimate a player's market value.