Transferred to LSU in 2011 after enrolling at Kentucky as a freshman in 2010 ... Originally signed with LSU in February of 2010 but enrolled at Kentucky ... Spent one the fall semester of 2010 at Kentucky before transferring back to LSU in 2011 ... Sat out the 2011 season due to NCAA transfer rules ... Established himself as the backup at center entering his sophomore season in 2012 ... A strong competitor with good football acumen who adds solid depth for LSU at center ... Received the Most Improved Award after spring practice.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2011)
Transferred to LSU in January 2011 and sat out the season due to transfer rules ... Practiced at the center position to build depth for the Tigers.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2010 AT KENTUCKY)
Redshirted as a true freshman at Kentucky.

HIGH SCHOOL
High school defensive tackle who is projected to switch to the offensive line in college ... Rated the No. 24 offensive guard prospect in the nation and the No. 14 overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com ... A SuperPrep All-American and a member of the Times-Picayune Blue-Chip List ... Earned an invitation to the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl ... Recorded 65 tackles his senior year after missing five games due to arthroscopic surgery and a hamstring injury ... Recorded 85 tackles and 20 tackles for a loss in his junior season along with 11 sacks ... Helped his team advance to the state championship game in each of his first three seasons of high school ... Coached by Scott Bairnsfather at Shaw HS.

PERSONAL
Full name is Elliott Dwain Porter ... Born Dec. 9, 1991 ... Majoring in sports administration.