Lane Kiffin Vows to Keep LSU Star Whit Weeks Amid NFL Draft Buzz

Lane Kiffin has made it clear that keeping star linebacker Whit Weeks at LSU is a top priority as he begins his tenure in Baton Rouge. Weeks has opted out of the Texas Bowl and is weighing a return for the 2026 season against entering the NFL Draft, but Kiffin believes continuity — especially with defensive coordinator Blake Baker staying on a new three-year deal — could help convince him to stay.

Despite dealing with a broken ankle this season, Whit Weeks remains one of the nation’s top linebackers and a First Team All-SEC talent. While Weeks admitted it feels “weird” having his girlfriend’s dad now as LSU’s head coach, the decision on his future remains open as Kiffin pushes hard to keep him in purple and gold.

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