LSU lands Missouri defensive tackle out of transfer portal

The LSU Tigers are landing transfer portal prospects every day now it seems like. The latest to join Brian Kelly in Baton Rouge is former Missouri defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo.

Wingo, a class of 2021 signee, announced his decision on Twitter on Tuesday.

“Back to the Basics,” Wingo wrote, alongside his commitment graphic.

Nebraska, Oklahoma State, USC and more were all in the mix for his services. As this is a first transfer for Mekhi Wingo, he will be immediately eligible to play in 2022.

🎲 Back to the Basics #Geauxtigers @CoachBrianKelly @coachjcain @SteepDiesel @MsWingoSTL pic.twitter.com/MBwP0SXNEF

— mekhi wingo (@WingoMekhi) January 18, 2022

In 2021, Wingo notched 27 tackles, two TFLs, one sack and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown. His performance earned him a spot on the All-SEC Freshman team. Wingo is currently 6-foot-1, 275 pounds.

As a senior at DeSmet, he had 54 tackles as a senior in a COVID-shortened 2020 season. That followed a monster 2019 season when he had 97 tackles including 29 for loss and 15 sacks.

Coming out of high school, Wingo was a three-star prospect ranked as the No. 598 overall prospect in the country. He was also the No. 54 defensive lineman in the nation and No. 9 prospect in Missouri.

LSU continues to stack transfer portal additions

LSU’s staff has already added 10 other transfers into the fold to shore up the roster. However, more could still be on the way.

Florida International offensive lineman Miles Frazier, East Carolina long snapper Slade Roy, Arkansas safety Joe Foucha, Arkansas defensive back Greg Brooks, Louisiana defensive back Mekhi Garner and Notre Dame punter Jay Bramblett have announced their decisions recently.

Virginia linebacker West Weeks, Penn State running back Noah Cain, Louisiana wide receiver Kyren Lacy and East Tennessee State offensive lineman Tre’Mond Shorts have all also pledged to transfer to LSU in the last few days.