LSU spent over $40 million on its roster. So why is Lane Kiffin recruiting NFL players?

LSU is reportedly looking at NFL-experience players Dae’Quan Wright and former Notre Dame defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka for the 2026 season, with the Tigers trying to finalize the group less than two weeks before their home opener against Clemson. LSU is allowed to recruit for fifth-year eligibility after a Louisiana court issued a temporary restraining order permitting more than 30 athletes, including 16 football players, an extra season following NCAA litigation tied to age-based eligibility rules. Wright, an undrafted free agent who signed with the Eagles and later joined the Browns, must also navigate SEC transfer restrictions. Tuihalamaka played 54 games at Notre Dame.