LSU offensive lineman Dare Rosenthal to enter transfer portal

LSU appears set to lose their starting left tackle.

Dare Rosenthal has reportedly planned to enter the NCAA transfer portal following a violation of school policies that could keep him off the field at LSU in 2021.

Head coach Ed Orgeron confirmed the news Tuesday, noting that The Tigers are “going to miss him” while he is away from the program, perhaps permanently.

Ed Orgeron tells @OTB_ESPN left tackle Dare Rosenthal had “some personal situations that he has to take care of.” Says it “was a tough decision” for Rosenthal as he enters the NCAA transfer portal “and we’re going to miss him.” #LSU

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) June 29, 2021

The former four-star recruit out of Ferriday in the 2018 signing class developed as an offensive lineman after switching from defense.

Rosenthal at 6-foot-7 and 327 pounds would be a difficult player to replace and place a dent in LSU’s depth on the offensive line. The Tigers were set to return all five starters including Rosenthal.

Next in line to play left tackle for LSU is senior Cameron Wire (6-6, 311). Orgeron did not identify who would follow Wire on the LSU depth chart.

Ed Orgeron says Cam Wire is the guy who will have to step up at left tackle in Dare Rosenthal’s absence.

“I don’t know who the second left tackle is, to be honest with you.”

Lists several options, but they’ll have to see.

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) June 29, 2021

Even if LSU could find a potential transfer to add to their tackle depth, they cannot sign one because the Tigers have reached their 25 signee limit for the current year.