Former Auburn starting defensive tackle Malik Blocton is heading to LSU, according to On3 reports. Blocton played in all 12 games and made eight starts in 2025, finishing the season with 18 tackles, four and a half tackles for loss and half of a sack.

Blocton adds his name to a lengthy list of departures from the 2025 defense. Earlier this week, cornerback Jay Crawford announced his plans to enter the transfer portal after maki

Clemson's portal momentum continues along the defensive front as a productive SEC interior lineman includes the Tigers among his top transfer options.

Blocton (Pike Road, Alabama) reported a Clemson offer out of high school and at one time had Clemson in a top schools list alongside instate SEC programs Auburn and Alabama, as well as Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Georgia Tech, Arkansas and South Carolina.