Where LSU football's recruiting class ranks in SEC after Tyler Atkinson commits to Texas
But Atkinson's pledge wasn't enough to push Texas past LSU. Per Rivals, Brian Kelly's 2026 class ranks No. 4 in the SEC and No. 7 nationally. Texas ranks No. 5 in the SEC and No. 9 nationally. Atkinson became the third five-star to commit to Texas, which ranks second nationally. Alabama has the most five-stars with four in the fold.
LSU may not have the volume of a top-ranked class yet, but the Tigers rank No. 2 nationally with an average recruit rating of 91.79. Only Oregon has a better mark at 92.20. LSU has the pieces to make a run at a recruiting title.
Let's take a look at the updated SEC recruiting rankings after a busy few weeks on the trail.
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