Elite LSU Football Offensive Weapon Reveals Why Lane Kiffin Can Elevate His Game

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Mar 28, 2026 10:15 AM ET

LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green is navigating a pivotal offseason in his development with Lane Kiffin's offensive scheme set to take his game to new heights in 2026.

In what has been described as a "money year" for Green as he prepares to be NFL Draft eligible, the former five-star prospect is utilizing a five-star mentality this offseason.

As a sophomore across the 2025 season, Green emerged as a lethal red-zone threat where he led the Tigers with seven touchdown receptions - emerging as a key target in the red-zone.

The 6-foot-7, 245-pound receiving threat also ranked third on the team with 433 yards as part of a standout sophomore season.

Now, despite a coaching change, Green knew he would remain with the LSU Tigers - where Kiffin can now elevate his game to new heights.

"The plan that they had for me. I talked to Coach Kiffin a lot. I talked to Coach Charlie a lot. We had a good plan and I don't think any coach that would have come here, I probably would have still stayed. Just because it's home and it's Louisiana and I know what I can do," Green said this week.

Lane Kiffin used the term “ultra elite” to describe:

- TE Trey’Dez Green
- S Ty Benefield
- OL Jordan Seaton

Benefield - the No. 2 rated safety in the Transfer Portal - remains the talk of the town this offseason.

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"A great player. I feel like when the ball is coming to me, I feel like I can be able to make the plays 100% of the time. I just want to be that go to guy. I want to be known as the guy to get stuff done in his offense.

"I see how they use their tight ends. I see how open their tight ends are. And I feel like with my skill set, I can do a lot in this offense with the help from those coaches."

Green will be working with multiple talented signal-callers this offseason, but it's no secret Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt will play an integral role in the success of LSU's star tight end.

"That's my dog, I love Sam [Leavitt]. We're getting to know each other. I love all the quarterbacks, the whole team," Green said.

"I stay in the neighborhood with a couple of my teammates. So we always get together, playing a game or something."

Now, all eyes are on the former five-star as he gears up for his junior campaign with the Bayou Bengals amid a pivotal offseason in his development.

This article first appeared on LSU Tigers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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