
Ex-4-Star CU OL Turned Promising Coach at LSU
Kanan Ray, a four-star high school OT from Sierra Canyon (No. 27 nationally by Rivals), spent 2018-21 at Colorado Buffaloes with limited snaps before transferring to Tulane in 2022, where he wrapped college eligibility in 2023.[8][2] Now a **Graduate Assistant - Offense** at LSU for 2026, his coaching journey—from Tulane OL assistant to LSU—highlights sharp football IQ and rapid rise.[3][1] Athletic highlights show **versatile, physical play** at OT/DT; care because he's a young coach with elite recruiting pedigree, perfect fit for programs building dominant lines with intense, California-bred talent.[4][6]