LSU has officially finalized its football roster at the 105-player limit, according to reports from ESPN. This move follows a recent judicial decision that had cleared the way for former NFL players to potentially join college programs. Despite the legal opening, the university chose to fill its remaining spots with two current student-athletes rather than pursuing professional veterans.

The decision to close the roster at 105 effectively ends speculation regarding the potential inclusion of Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. By filling the final vacancies with existing student-athletes, the program has signaled a commitment to its current roster composition rather than utilizing the new legal pathway to integrate former NFL talent. While the court ruling provided the opportunity for teams to expand their recruitment to include professional players, LSU’s internal deadline and roster management strategy resulted in the exclusion of those specific additions. The move highlights the tension between new legal permissions in college athletics and the practical limitations of roster caps.