Breiden Fehoko delivers harsh message to Lane Kiffin as LSU’s move for former NFL players faces major questions
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is facing sharp criticism from former Tigers defensive lineman and 2019 national champion Breiden Fehoko over his decision to recruit players returning from NFL training camps. A Louisiana court ruling gave some players from the 2022 recruiting class another year of college eligibility and allowed them to enter the transfer portal after spending time with professional teams, according to Reuters.
Fehoko said people around Kiffin should be honest with him instead of simply agreeing with his choices. Speaking to reporters, he said, “I feel like my decisions should always be made in the best interest of the players that sit in this team room and not for my reputation. The criticism comes as LSU deals with an unusual eligibility fight involving former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. Fehoko shared his criticism on X after LSU moved to bring former NFL players back into college football. He wrote, “Anyone in Lane Kiffin’s circle who tells him every day ‘you are doing all the right things’ needs to be fired. The former LSU player also criticized the reaction from some Tigers fans. His comments came after LSU brought in players who had recently been with NFL teams, creating a major question about where the line between college and professional football now sits. That opened the door for LSU to pursue players who had already moved into the NFL. Kiffin has defended the move by saying LSU is acting within the legal situation created by the court rulings. Former Ole Miss defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is also part of the situation after his short NFL stint with the New Orleans Saints. LSU is waiting for further legal clarity before knowing exactly which former NFL players can remain on its roster.