This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/lsu as LSU Football Transfer Defensive Lineman, Alabama Native Has Brian Kelly's Attention. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers continue navigating Fall Camp in Baton Rouge with the program working through the final phase of the offseason.

LSU defensive end Patrick Payton was one of the portal's top-ranked defenders. Here's what Brian Kelly said after LSU's first day in full pads.

There's a ton of pressure on LSU head coach Brian Kelly heading into the 2025 season. He needs to get his team into the College Football Playoff or he may end up facing the wrath of a fanbase with some high expectations.