Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Poach Coveted 4-Star WR From Ole Miss in Transfer Portal
Summary
Lane Kiffin, the head coach for LSU, recruited Winston Watkins, a four-star wide receiver, from Ole Miss through the transfer portal. Watkins, a top recruit from last season, moved to LSU following Ole Miss' loss in the College Football Playoff semifinal.Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin is the current head coach for LSU and previously coached at Ole Miss.
- Winston Watkins, a four-star wide receiver, transferred from Ole Miss to LSU.
- Watkins made 26 catches for 373 yards and scored one touchdown in his freshman season at Ole Miss.
- Watkins was ranked as the No. 32 wide receiver and No. 267 player nationally in the 2025 class.
- Several four-star wide receivers have recently transferred to LSU, including Eugene Wilson III and others.
- Ole Miss lost to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff semifinal before Watkins entered the transfer portal.
- Kiffin took several assistant coaches with him from Ole Miss to LSU.
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