Ole Miss transfer offensive lineman Devin Harper commits to LSU

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Ole Miss transfer offensive lineman Devin Harper is committing to LSU via the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Harper spent just one season in Oxford after being a highly sought-after recruit.

Once upon a time, Harper was committed to the in-state Tigers. Brian Kelly was still the head coach at the time, opting to play for Lane Kiffin‘s program instead. Of course, coaching changes have since taken place, and Kiffin now resides in Baton Rouge. Hence, the decision to transfer.

Harper played in a handful of games as a true freshman, mostly as a reserve. Results were considered positive, getting a glowing review from the coaching staff during fall camp.

“Devin has relentless effort,” former Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. said via On3 | Rivals’ The Ole Miss Spirit. “For a true freshman, he plays extremely hard. He’s extremely talented. Very athletic. So, those are the things that, number one, stand out. 

“He’s got to continue to work on the playbook, his strength, all the other traits that come with time. But this is probably the most talented true freshman lineman, I think, we’ve seen here since I’ve been here with a guy that’s got a very elite skillset and the right mindset, tenacity, that you want for that position to play early.”

Ole Miss did plan on having him return for the 2026 season, announcing as such just six days ago. But a change of direction appears to have taken place. Three years of eligibility are expected to remain for Harper at LSU.

Harper played high school football at Shreveport (LA) Calvary Baptist Academy, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 84 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Rivals saw a comparison between Harper and former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins. “Length and physicality” were the main traits the two share. Dawkins was a second-round pick back in the 2017 NFL Draft, currently on a run of five consecutive Pro Bowls while protecting quarterback Josh Allen.

The 2025-26 college football transfer portal will last 15 days, spanning from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, the NCAA decided. While players have just over two weeks to enter the portal, they’re not under a deadline to commit when they enter. Traditionally, the cut-off for committing has been how late a school can enroll a player through admissions, so it varies throughout the sport.

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.

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