BREAKING: Five-Star ATH Lamar Brown has Committed to LSU! The 6’5 280 ATH from Erwinville, LA chose the Tigers over Texas A&M, Texas, & Miami He’s ranked as the No. 1 ATH in the ‘26 Class (per Rivals) “SET IT OFF in the 225” https://t.co/wPYSBOg2NJ pic.twitter.com/dy6vdnaptL

LSU has been an early winner in July on the recruiting scene alongside the Oregon Ducks and Michigan Wolverines, among several others. For Dan Lanning and the Ducks, the program sits with the No. 7 overall class with LSU one slot below them at No. 8, according to the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.

Edge rusher KJ Ford, a top-150 recruit nationally in the 2026 class, has committed to Florida, he announced on July 11.

LSU football landed the top 2026 prospect in the state of Louisiana on July 10 in five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown. Here's more:

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers reeled in a commitment from the No. 1 athlete in America, Lamar Brown, on Thursday after going public with a decision. Brown's pl

LSU football gains commitment from the No. 1 defensive lineman in the country and the top player in Louisiana.

LSU made a big jump in the team recruiting rankings on Wednesday after five-star EDGE Trenton Henderson delivered good news to Brian Kelly.