Devin White, the former LSU linebacker, signs with a new NFL team in the NFC

Former LSU linebacker Devin White is heading back to the NFC after spending one season with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Saturday Down South. The report states White has signed with a new NFL team, marking another reset point for a player who has already logged meaningful snaps at the NFL level following his standout college career in Baton Rouge.

White’s NFL journey has included a mix of roles that test a linebacker’s versatility, but the common thread is his ability to diagnose plays quickly and attack space. Those traits were central to why LSU developed him into a high-impact defender at the collegiate level, and his next opportunity will be to translate that football IQ into an NFL scheme where responsibilities can shift week to week.

The move also places White in the NFC, where he will face a different set of opponents and offensive styles than he saw in his one-season Raiders stop. That matters because linebacker evaluation at the pro level is often as much about coverage discipline and gap discipline against varied looks as it is about pure athleticism.

For the Raiders, the signing is another example of how quickly NFL roster plans can change once the season is over. For White, it is a chance to re-establish a clear role going into the new league calendar, with training camp and preseason preparation serving as the proving ground for whether he fits cleanly into his new team’s defensive structure.

This also has an LSU storyline angle. LSU’s ability to produce linebackers who can step onto NFL fields is a key part of its identity, and White’s return to the NFL spotlight reinforces that the program continues to develop defenders who are still considered capable of contributing. Still, the exact nature of White’s new role, snap volume expectations, and depth-chart position will be determined once the team confirms official details.

What to watch next is straightforward. If White is given consistent practice reps at a specific linebacker spot, it will help clarify how the coaching staff views his strengths. It will also be worth monitoring how quickly he adapts to his new team’s calls and alignments, since that is often the difference between being present on the roster and becoming a regular on game days.