© Maria Lysaker-Imagn ImagesNick SchultzThu, January 1, 2026 at 1:34 AM UTC·1 min readLSU safety DaShawn Spears has opted to stay at LSU, his rep Ron Butler told On3’s Pete Nakos. Spears previously planned to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
It’s a key retention win for first-year head coach Lane Kiffin as he takes over in Baton Rouge. Spears has spent the past two seasons with the Tigers, totaling 53 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss, a sack, two interceptions, three pass breakups and five passes defended during that time.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpears played high school football at Denham Springs (La.), where he was a four-star prospect. Hew as the No. 88-ranked player from the 2024 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.
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.
This story will be updated.
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