It's also worth noting that Atkins played a big role in the recruitment of five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, who flipped from Florida State to LSU during the Early Signing Period. Now, he'll get to coach the blue-chip prospect in Baton Rouge.

LSU is looking to add to its offensive staff for the 2025 season, and it's reportedly interested in a name from ACC circles.

Former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins is being targeted for a role on the LSU offensive staff, according to a report from CBS Sports. Wilson Alexander of The Advocate adds that Atkins' role could be as tight ends coach / run game coordinator and a deal could be reached as soon as today.

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.

The position of tight ends coach at LSU was available because Slade Nagle left Baton Rouge to be the offensive co

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.