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.

Atkins, a Chicago native and former offensive guard at UT-Martin, has spent most of his career as an offensive line coach. He oversaw the position at Chattanooga, Georgia Southern, Tulane and Charlotte before he joined Florida State’s staff in 2020. Atkins coached tight ends once before in 2008 at UT-Martin.

Prosper (Tex.) four-star offensive lineman Zaden Krempin has emerged as a priority target in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle for Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers staff.