LSU linebacker Whit Weeks has rejected staggering NIL packages reportedly totaling around $50 million from SEC rivals Ole Miss Rebels and Texas A&M Aggies. The preseason All-American and defensive standout instead reaffirmed his commitment to the Tigers, declaring emphatically: “I won’t leave until we lift the championship trophy…”
Weeks, who has battled through injuries in 2025 but remains one of the nation’s elite linebackers with a history of dominant performances (including 125 tackles in 2024), faced intense tampering rumors amid LSU’s coaching transition to Lane Kiffin. Sources indicate Ole Miss and Texas A&M—both flush with aggressive NIL collectives—dangled life-changing money to lure the junior away, aiming to bolster their defenses for immediate title contention.
Yet, the Georgia native, playing alongside brothers West and Zach in Baton Rouge, chose unfinished business over fortune. His powerful statement underscores a deep belief in LSU’s potential under Kiffin, prioritizing a national championship run in Death Valley over instant wealth elsewhere.
This decision comes at a pivotal time for the Tigers, who are navigating roster retention amid portal chaos. Weeks’ stand not only stabilizes LSU’s defense but sends a resounding message in the NIL era: some players value legacy and team success above all.
The rejection has left Ole Miss and Texas A&M scrambling for alternatives while boosting morale in Baton Rouge. Fans are hailing Weeks as a throwback leader, proving that in a sport increasingly driven by dollars, passion for the purple and gold still burns bright.
As LSU gears up for 2026 with high expectations, Weeks’ loyalty could be the spark that propels them toward that elusive trophy. Geaux Tigers—one heartbeat, one goal. 🐯🏆
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