LSU reportedly set to add another former NFL player ahead of Clemson opener

Lane Kiffin’s roster-building continues to build steam.

With just 12 days before the opener with Clemson, LSU is reportedly set to add former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, who played at Ole Miss last season and was an All-SEC selection.

He was waived by the Saints two weeks ago. Harris had foot surgery in March and hadn’t been practicing.

Harris Ole Miss Bio

2025 (SENIOR): Started in all 15 games for the Rebels … Tallied 58 total tackles (27 solo), nine tackles for loss, and three sacks … vs. Georgia State (08/30/25): Started at defensive tackle, recorded five total tackles (one solo), 1.5 TFL, one solo sack, two QB hurries, his first career interception and his sixth career blocked kick … Named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week … at Kentucky (09/06/25): Started at DT, tied for team lead with six tackles (four solo) and one solo sack in 70 snaps … vs. Arkansas (09/13/25): Started at DT, recorded six tackles (four solo) with one TFL and one pass breakup … vs. Tulane (09/20/25): Started at DT, tallied four tackles (two solo) with 1.5 TFL in 58 total snaps … vs. #4 LSU (09/27/25): Started at DT, assisted on two tackles and made one QB hurry in 61 snaps … vs. Washington State (10/11/25): Started at DT, assisted on two tackles in 56 snaps … at #7 Georgia (10/18/25): Started at DT, had six tackles (four solo) with 2.0 TFL and one solo sack in 75 total snaps … at #11 Oklahoma (10/25/25): Started at DT, had three tackles (two solo) in 57 snaps … vs. South Carolina (11/01/25): Started at DT, made three tackles (one solo) with one QB hurry … vs. The Citadel (11/08/25): Started at DT, made two tackles (one solo) with a half TFL in 15 snaps … vs. Florida (11/15/25): Started at DT, had one solo tackle with one pass breakup and one QB hurry … at Mississippi State (11/28/25): Notched three tackles (one solo) with one QB hurry in 56 snaps … vs. Tulane (12/20/25; CFP First Round): Had three tackles (one solo) with a half TFL in 43 snaps … vs. Georgia (01/01/26; Sugar Bowl, CFP Quarterfinals): Career-high 10 tackles (five solo) with 1.0 TFL and one pass breakup in 69 total snaps … vs. Miami (01/08/26; Fiesta Bowl, CFP Semifinals): Recorded two total tackles and one quarterback hit … Preseason All-SEC third team (Coaches, Media) … Preseason All-SEC fourth team (Athlon) … Senior Bowl Top-300.