Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers continue a pivotal stretch on the recruiting trail with January providing the program with an opportunity to both travel and see prospects while also hosting priority targets to campus.

LSU has targeted former Florida State assistant Alex Atkins to be the new tight ends coach and running game coordinator, multiple sources told The Advocate, and a deal could be reached as soon as Wednesday.

LSU is targeting Alex Atkins for a role on its offensive staff, sources tell @CBSSports / @247Sports. Atkins was Florida State’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach the last three years. Respected figure in the coaching world who has garnered FBS head coach interest

LSU football filled the lone vacancy on its coaching staff, hiring Alex Atkins as run game coordinator and tight ends coach. Atkins comes to LSU after spending four years at Florida State. He served as the Seminoles offensive coordinator in 2023 and 2024.