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Ean Rhea, the 2025 South Atlantic Conference defensive player of the year, will join LSU’s defensive line next season, bringing 12 sacks and a proven pass‑rush skill set to a unit depleted by injury.
LSU secures top Division II defensive end Ean Rhea, a 2025 South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, to bolster its pass rush as part of a nationally acclaimed 2026 transfer class.
LSU’s defensive end unit is thin after Gabe Reliford’s injury, but transfers and a promising freshman could provide the depth needed for a competitive SEC season.