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 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.

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.