Lane Kiffin and Co. will reconstruct the defensive backfield via the Transfer Portal, multiple departures to this point.

The LSU Tigers had great success overall in the transfer portal last season, but they weren't all hits. For the second straight season, they brought in a high profile wide receiver that failed to live up to expectations.

Murphy, the former Texas and Duke quarterback, transferred to Oregon State this past offseason. The No. 82 overall player in the 247Sports transfer rankings finished the season with 1,805 passing yards and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 9-to-8. Murphy completed 58.1% of his passes and Oregon State finished the season 2-10.

Lane Kiffin and Co. will be active in the NCAA Transfer Portal, wide receiver depth will be a focal point.

LSU Tigers running back Kaleb Jackson plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He’s spent the past three seasons in Baton Rouge. Jackson is the seventh LSU player to make their intentions known.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Monday. ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported on Lagway's future. The news caught the eye of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin:

Lane Kiffin and Co. will have to retool the wide receiver room this offseason, multiple pass-catchers heading elsewhere.

The team began the season with high expectations, as many believed they had one of the best offenses in college football. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier had just completed a strong season, placing him in discussions for the Heisman Trophy and potential first-round draft pick status.