re: Should we go after a grad transfer DT?

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I don’t think it is the ncaa’s problem that LSU can’t keep juniors that project in the 5th+ round to stay for this senior year (every year)

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3 year players leaving is not what is causing this problem. With the 85/25, you need scholarship players to stay an average of 3.4 years. 3.3 if you want a few walkons to get ships. 3.2 would maintain 80. So a player only staying 3 years is not really a huge drag on the average.

What does have an impact are the 1 and 2 yr only players. Grad transfers, the 1 or 2 yr JC guy, the discipline transfer, the bust transfer, transfers due to change in philosophy like on the offensive and defensive lines, etc. Most, but not all, are due to decisions that the staff made and these are the consequences. The covid opt-outs has exacerbated things, but it's probably a one year thing.

While it wasn't a stated reason, including transfers in the 25 placed a governor on movement. As far as the backlog is considered, no one is guaranteed a scholarship. This is just opening up more opportunity. Also, I would bet the majority of those in the pool would be welcomed to return.