Tennessee transfer EDGE Jordan Ross commits to LSU

Tennessee transfer EDGE rusher Jordan Ross has committed to SEC rival LSU. On3’s Pete Nakos reported the news.

Across two seasons in Knoxville, Ross recorded 26 tackles, two pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. Prior to enrolling at Tennessee, Ross was ranked as a five-star prospect and the No. 20 overall player in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Consensus. He was the No. 4-ranked EDGE in his class and the No. 4 overall player from the state of Alabama, hailing from Vestavia Hills.

BREAKING: Tennessee transfer EDGE Jordan Ross has signed with LSU, @PeteNakos reports🐯

Ross was a 5-star recruit in the 2024 class. https://t.co/qrx2T2bEYy pic.twitter.com/RRTH2jmhCC

— On3 (@On3sports) January 9, 2026

Lane Kiffin has been extremely effective in building his team for his first season in Baton Rouge. Kiffin departed Ole Miss prior to its run in the College Football Playoff for the LSU opening and immediately began putting together his staff. With the Rebels’ season now over, the newly hired LSU staffers who were still working for Ole Miss will be able to put all of their focus on the Tigers. This includes offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and running backs coach Kevin Smith, to name a few.

Under Kiffin, LSU is seeking a return to the College Football Playoff for the first time since it won a National Championship in 2019, led by future NFL All-Pros Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Justin Jefferson.

“I have zero concern about (the Transfer Portal) and the interest of players with that, because I know what the interest was of players nationally to come play for us where we were just at, and now when you put that with this stadium and with that logo, I mean, makes me want to get on the phone right now,” Kiffin said at his introductory press conference.

LSU’s Transfer Portal Additions

Jordan Ross is the 14th Transfer Portal addition for LSU.

• Jr. S Ty Benefield (Boise State)
• So. DL Malik Blocton (Auburn)
• Jr. WR Jayce Brown (Kansas State)
• So. EDGE Jaylen Brown (South Carolina)
• So. WR Tre Brown (Old Dominion)
• Fr. P Hayden Craig (Florida)
• So. RB Rod Gainey Jr. (Charlotte)
• Fr. RB Raycine Guillory (Utah)
• RS-So. DL Stephiylan Green (Clemson)
• Jr. WR Jackson Harris (Hawaii)
• So. EDGE Jordan Ross (Tennessee)
• Fr. K Scott Starzyk (Arkansas)
• So. TE Malachi Thomas (Pittsburgh)
• Jr. WR Eugene Wilson III (Florida)

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.