Sean Thompkins
Sean Thompkins is a three-star recruit from Covington, GA, out of Newton (No. 627 in the 2023 class) who has not played in LSU's 8 games this season.
Where Thompkins comes from
- Covington, GA
- Newton
- About 500 miles from Tiger Stadium (LA)
- Three-star, No. 627 in the 2023 class; signed with Baylor.
Where Thompkins fits
LSU lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
LSU offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 7th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
LSU is 6-2, No. 15 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Alabama, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Newton
Also from Covington, GA
Transferred to LSU from Baylor.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at tackle for LSU -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 7th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
LSU has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 16 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Will Campbell was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 LSU KiffinYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalBaylor to LSU
- 2025 Baylor ArandaYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Baylor ArandaYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Baylor ArandaYear 1 · Games –
- High school NewtonCovington, GA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 627 in the 2023 class. Signed with Baylor.Also from Newton: Zion Johnson (Cincinnati), Justin Benton (North Texas), Audavion Collins (Penn State) and 4 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Baylor to LSU, Jan 16, 2026.
2023
- Signed with BaylorThree-star, out of Newton
2026
- Transferred to LSUfrom Baylor
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dave Aranda and Lane Kiffin.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to LSU