LSU football addressed an area of need in adding NC State transfer Tamarcus Cooley out of the transfer portal. What he brings to LSU here.

Tamarcus Cooley, a standout defensive back from NC State, has officially committed to LSU. The announcement came shortly after Cooley entered the transfer portal on January 5. Cooley, a four-star recruit ranked No.

LSU and defensive coordinator Blake Baker value versatility on the backend. Cooley is listed as a safety but spent 380 snaps in the slot. It’s unclear if he’ll play a traditional safety role or the STAR position. LSU needs help at both.

Former NC State safety Tamarcus Cooley announced he would be transferring to LSU late Monday afternoon. Per the On3 industry rankings, Cooley was the No. 71 overall player in the portal and the second highest ranked safety.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have landed a commitment from North Carolina State safety Tamarcus Cooley, On3 Sports' Pete Nakos reported on Monday. Cooley, the

LSU landed a talented NC State defensive back via the portal on Monday, further bolstering the defense for 2025.

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Cooley began his career at Maryland in 2023 and this was his second time in the transfer portal. Sometimes, that’s a bad sign, but the rule doesn’t apply here. Cooley instantly becomes LSU’s most proven option at safety.

At 247Sports, LSU has the No. 1 transfer portal class in 2025. The Tigers have secured 16 transfer portal commitments, including eight four-star players.