LSU Secures Top Safety AJ Haulcy from Houston

LSU has secured a major addition to its football roster by landing Houston transfer safety A.J. Haulcy, the top-ranked safety available in the spring transfer portal. Haulcy chose LSU over strong competition from Miami and Ole Miss after official visits, bringing with him extensive experience as a three-year starter and first-team All-Big 12 honors last season. He recorded 74 tackles, five interceptions, and 13 passes defended in 2024, making him one of the most productive defensive backs in the portal. Haulcy is seen as the elite, playmaking safety that LSU has been seeking and is expected to immediately strengthen the Tigers’ secondary. His commitment is the latest in a strong transfer class for LSU, which has also addressed needs at defensive tackle and other positions, reflecting a more aggressive approach to roster building under coach Brian Kelly. The addition of Haulcy likely allows for strategic flexibility in the secondary, notably enabling other transfers like Tamarcus Cooley to shift to their best positions.