Lane Kiffin hasn't been shy about bringing NFL rookies back into the fold, as another former Ole Miss star is expected to join LSU
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LSU expected to add ex-Ole Miss star DT Zxavian Harris after NFL stint in late boost for Lane Kiffin
Lane Kiffin hasn't been shy about bringing NFL rookies back into the fold, as another former Ole Miss star is expected to join LSU
It's not often that teams can add a standout veteran to their roster less than two weeks before the start of the season, but that's exactly what LSU has done twice in the last week. Sources tell CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz that former Ole Miss star defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is expected to land with the Tigers after a brief stint with the New Orleans Saints.
Harris is taking advantage of a recent Louisiana ruling, under which athletes from the Class of 2022 have received temporary restraining orders to gain a fifth year of eligibility. LSU has already made plans to add tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who seems destined for a return to college football after being waived by the Cleveland Browns.
Most recently, Harris was in training camp with the Saints after going undrafted in 2026. The Saints waived Harris on Aug. 8, and he hasn't landed with another NFL team, so it is expected that he will reunite with his former head coach in Baton Rouge.
A four-star recruit in the 2022 signing class, Harris really broke out as a senior last fall. He was a key cog in the Rebels' defense -- wreaking havoc in the middle of the line to the tune of 58 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks. That was enough to get Harris invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
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