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Tracking LSU Football's NFL Undrafted Free-agent Signings: The Full List Of UDFAs

The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette) 13 mins ago Koki Riley, Lafayette Daily Advertiser

Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly during the LSU Tigers Spring Game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY NETWORK. Saturday, April 22, 2023.

BATON ROUGE – The 2023 NFL Draft has ended.

LSU football had six players selected in this year's draft, including BJ Ojulari, Kayshon Boutte, Anthony Bradford, Jay Ward, Jarrick Bernard-Converse and Jaquelin Roy. But not every draft-eligible Tiger was selected during this year's draft.

Here's where every undrafted LSU football player has signed following the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Ali Gaye

Ali Gaye signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans, according to NFL Network.

Gaye, a fifth-year senior from The Gambia in Africa who moved to Washington when he was 12, was a strong run defender and steady presence for LSU's defense as a three-year starter, despite his second season getting cut short due to injury.

He had 36 total tackles and six tackles for loss this past season, and 87 total tackles and 18 tackles for loss across three seasons at LSU.

Mike Jones Jr.

Mike Jones Jr. Has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons, according to The Advocate.

Jones, who transferred from Clemson to LSU and spent two seasons in Baton Rouge, was a team captain at LSU and began the year as a starter before settling into a reserve role as the season went along.

Jaray Jenkins

Jaray Jenkins signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to FOX Sports.

Jenkins, a senior from Jena, Louisiana, was arguably LSU's most reliable offensive player over the past four seasons. After not appearing in a game and redshirting his freshman year, Jenkins had 89 receptions for 1,370 yards over the rest of his LSU career.

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LSU Football: Who Can Step Up This Offseason?

The Tigers bring in even more reinforcements this summer as this program adds depth for the fall.

LSU dominated the offseason after signing all 25 members of its high school recruiting class and reeling in 12 transfers via the portal, but who can make an impact this offseason as the Tigers transition to summer work?

Which youngsters have the chance to make an impact during their freshman campaign? The Tigers have a few 5-stars in their back pocket and players filling positions of need.

We saw Head Coach Brian Kelly rely on youngsters in 2022, but could it be the same in 2023?

We dove into a few players, both freshmen and transfers, who can step up this summer:

The Freshmen

Dashawn Womack - EDGE

Arguably the most important signee in LSU's 2023 class, Womack has the chance to step in soon to help the Tigers' defensive line. With both Ali Gaye and BJ Ojulari entering the 2023 NFL Draft, the Tigers have a few spots to fill on the outside. Insert Womack.

LSU has made a few moves this offseason via the transfer portal to bring in veterans with Power Five experience, but Womack has all the intangibles to earn significant snaps this upcoming season if all goes accordingly during spring camp.

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound menace flew up the recruiting rankings as his technique catches up to his physical tools. Putting it all together in his senior campaign, he was flat out dominant. With sheer size and tenacity paired with development in how he uses his twitchy hands, look for Womack to be that dude quickly for LSU.

Javien Toviano - Defensive Back

This is where it gets interesting. Toviano signed with LSU where many anticipated him to be a cornerback from the jump for this unit, but after the Tigers hit the transfer portal with force, signing four cornerbacks, it provides flexibility for Toviano.

A player who can thrive at nickel and safety as well as corner, we could see Toviano impact this LSU defense in a myriad of ways in year one. As gifted as they come both on and off the field, the early-enrollee could be in position to play in 2023.

At 6-foot, 180 pounds, Toviano continues to build up his body to compete at the next level, and after a four year stretch where he dominated the best of the best in Texas, look for his competitive nature to come out this spring and turn a few heads.

Ka'Morreum Pimpton - Tight End

Pimpton was a late addition to the 2023 class. Flipping from Vanderbilt to LSU during the Early Signing Period, the Tigers secured one of the nation's top tight ends. As gifted as they come at a position of need for LSU, look for the Tigers to utilize his talents early.

Certainly LSU already has Mason Taylor as their tight end of the future, but Pimpton has the chance to make an impact rather quickly. One of the best receiving tight ends in the country, a one-two punch of Taylor and Pimpton looks to be lethal long term.

Pimpton is already built for the next level. At 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, he built his body up for the college game during his senior season of high school. After dominating his final season, he flew up the rankings and gained the national recognition he deserved. Pimpton has all the tools to be an immediate impact player for LSU in 2023 given his unteachable traits and receiving ability at the tight end position.

The Transfers

Denver Harris - Cornerback - Texas A&M Transfer

As a freshman in College Station, Harris totaled 10 tackles in five games played. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.

A key piece to this recruiting cycle has been to retool the secondary and that is precisely what this coaching staff has done with their 2023 recruiting class and will do in the portal this month. Harris, the first addition, is a big piece moving forward.

Harris was suspended for the second half of the regular season for Texas A&M, but Head Coach Brian Kelly did his due diligence before extending an offer. After meetings between Harris and the coaching staff, it was clear this program believes in what Harris can offer both on and off the field.

The Bio: "Transfer cornerback from Texas A&M … One of the nation's top cornerback prospects for the Class of 2022 … Former 5-star recruit from Northshore High School in Houston … Under Armour All-America as a senior in high school … Appeared in 5 games as a true freshman in 2022 … 14 tackles, 3 pass breakups for the Aggies in 2022 …. Had 4 tackles vs. Alabama and a pair of pass breakups vs. Mississippi State … Named to the Athletics' mid-season Freshman All-America team in 2022."

Zy Alexander - Cornerback - Southeastern Louisiana Transfer

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound cornerback out of Loreauville, La. Has had a productive career to this point with the Lions, looking to carry his success to Baton Rouge:

2022 First Team All-Southland Conference

2021 Second Team FCS All-America (Stats Perform)

2021 Third Team FCS All-America (AP)

2021 First Team All-Southland Conference

2021 First Team All-Louisiana

The Bio: "Transfer from Southeastern Louisiana where he was a 3-year starter for the Lions … Helped the Lions to back-to-back appearances in the FCS Playoffs in 2021 and 2022 … Lions went 9-4 in both 2021 and 2022, falling in the second round of the FCS Playoffs each year … Twice named first team All-Southland Conference … Earned All-America honors in 2021 … Appeared in 31 games at Southeastern, registering 97 tackles, 12 pass breakups and 9 interceptions … Had 6 interceptions at Southeastern in 2021 and returned 2 interceptions for TDs in 2022 … Prepped at Loreauville High School where he was also a standout in baseball."

Aaron Anderson - Wide Receiver/Return Specialist - Alabama

The Alabama transfer did not record any stats in his freshman campaign with the Crimson Tide after suffering an injury early in the season.

A former Edna Karr standout, Anderson was rated as a Top-50 prospect in the 2021 class. A Top-5 wide receiver in the country, the Louisiana legend took the nation by storm in his senior season.

Along with being a deep threat on offense, Anderson can be utilized as a return specialist, a position group LSU struggled with a season ago. As versatile as it gets, Kelly and this program add a big-time playmaker for the future.

The Bio: "One of the nation's top prep wide receivers for the Class of 2022 … Native of New Orleans and prepped at Edna Karr High School … Spent one season at Alabama and redshirted after appearing in one game for the Crimson Tide in 2022 … 5-star wide receiver and rated as the No. 1 player in Louisiana for the Class of 2022 … Named the New Orleans Metro Offensive Player of the Year by the Times-Picayune in 2021 … Finished high school career with 20 returns for touchdowns and over 6,000 total yards … Returned 5 kickoffs for TDs as a senior in 2021 and added 74 receptions for 926 yards and 14 scores."

Honorable Mentions:

OL Mason Lunsford - Maryland transfer

OL Zalance Heard - 2023 signee

CB JK Johnson - Ohio State transfer

Jaxon Howard - 2023 signee

WR Landon Ibieta - Sophomore

South Carolina Football Losing Defensive Assistant Coach To LSU, Reports Say

South Carolina defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey

Shane Beamer reportedly has a staff position to fill.

Defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey is set to take the same position at LSU, per a report from On3.Com's Matt Zenitz on Friday morning. John Brice of Football Scoop reported minutes earlier that LSU had targeted Lindsey and a deal could be worked out this weekend.

Lindsey was entering his third season at South Carolina after spending the 2020 campaign at Illinois on Lovie Smith's staff. The former Chattanooga linebacker also worked at Western Kentucky between 2017 and 2019 — working with USC defensive coordinator Clayton White. Lindsey also spent time at Georgia Southern, Furman, Miami (OH), UT-Martin and Gardner-Webb.

LSU defensive coordinator Matt House has ties to Lindsey from their time on staff together at Gardner-Webb in 2005.

Tigers head coach Brian Kelly narrowed on Lindsey after losing Jamar Cain, who joined Sean Payton's staff with the Denver Broncos last month.

Lindsey's responsibilities in Columbia largely resided with the interior of the defensive line — including Zacch Pickens, Tonka Hemingway and Alex "Boogie" Huntley. He was also a steady presence on the recruiting trail, serving as a recruiter for 2023 four-star signees Xzavier McLeod (Camden) and Elijah Davis (East Mississippi Community College).

Lindsey received a one-year extension in January, putting him under contract through December 31, 2024 and bumping his salary from $375,000 to $475,000 annually. The terms of that deal stipulate he would owe South Carolina $300,000 for terminating the contract in Year 1 of its life.

South Carolina has had limited turnover among it's 10 on-field assistant coaches since Beamer arrived in December 2020. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield left earlier this offseason for the same position on Matt Rhule's Nebraska staff. Satterfield has since been replaced by longtime NFL offensive coordinator and ex-Arkansas tight ends coach Dowell Loggains.

The Gamecocks also replaced tight ends coach Erik Kimrey (The Baylor School — Tennessee) and defensive ends coach Mike Peterson (Florida) during the 2021 offseason with Jody Wright and Sterling Lucas, respectively.

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