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South Alabama EDGE Achilles Woods commit to LSU out of NCAA Transfer Portal

January 12, 2026

Story byDec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesAlex ByingtonSun, January 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM UTC·1 min readSouth Alabama transfer EDGE Achilles Woods has committed to LSU and first-year head coach Lane Kiffin out of the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. A redshirt freshman this past season, Woods will have three years of eligibility remaining in Baton Rouge. Woods, a 6-foot-3 and 289-pound EDGE from Decatur, Ala., tallied 11 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and one quarterback hurry while appearing in 12 games for the Jaguars in 2025.

South Alabama EDGE Achilles Woods commit to LSU out of NCAA Transfer Portal

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He also appeared in one game as a true freshman in 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWoods signed with South Alabama as a three-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle out of Austin (Decatur, Ala.) High, where he was the No.
65-ranked player in Alabama, the No.
133 EDGE in the class and the No.
1,614 player overall, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting media companies. To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves. This report will be updated.

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South Alabama EDGE Achilles Woods commit to LSU out of NCAA Transfer Portal

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South Alabama EDGE Achilles Woods commit to LSU out of NCAA Transfer Portal

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