LSU spent the offseason working with Perkins as an inside linebacker going into the first year under defensive coordinator Blake Baker, but he moved to strongside linebacker again after a couple of weeks, replacing the Star position in Baker’s scheme. Perkins notched 17 tackles, 1½ tackles for loss and no sacks through four games before the injury.

Perkins was limited to four games as a junior in 2024 after suffering a season-ending knee injury against UCLA in a 34-17 victory on Sept. 21. Prior to that point, he had 17 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery.

Perkins took Baton Rouge by storm during his true freshman campaign with the Tigers in 2022.A player shot out of a cannon on every snap, Perkins quickly emerged as a player NFL scouts would be keeping tabs on during his college career.

LSU football star linebacker Harold Perkins is returning for his senior season with the Tigers instead of entering the 2025 NFL Draft, bringing one of the most athletic defenders in college football back to Baton Rouge.

LSU football linebacker Harold Perkins announced his intention to return to LSU in 2025 on Friday. There was plenty of speculation about Perkins' next move in recent weeks. Some wondered if he'd enter the transfer portal.

Jon Cooper from Ourlads shares his insights on how Harold's game may translate to the NFL and identifies areas for improvement over the next year.

Harold Perkins Jr. will be returning to LSU for his 4th year with the program in 2025, he announced on Friday afternoon.

LSU football will get one of its biggest names back in 2025. Star linebacker Harold Perkins took to Instagram to announce his return. Perkins missed most of 2024 after tearing his ACL while making a tackle in LSU's win over UCLA.

Perkins missed most of 2024 after injuring his knee in LSU’s win over UCLA. He was one of the SEC’s top pass rushers in 2022 before taking time to settle into a new role at middle linebacker in 2023, a position he carried into 2024.