LSU football tabbed the favorite to land elite five-star recruit
LSU football tabbed the favorite to land elite five-star recruit
Multiple recruiting outlets project LSU football to land one of the top recruits in the 2026 cycle. Five-star prospect Lamar Brown will likely stay in his home state, according to On3's Prediction Machine and 247Sports' Crystal Ball.
Brown, who will make his decision public on July 10, ranks as the top player out of Louisiana per On3's Industry Rankings. Brown is listed as the top athlete in the class. Brown is a standout on the offensive and defensive lines in high school, but its not clear which side he will play at the next level.
Zach Blostein of 247Sports logged a prediction in February for LSU to land Brown. On3's Prediction Machine gives the Tigers a 97% chance to keep him in his home state. Rivals listed LSU and Texas A&M as the front-runners.
Should Brown chooses LSU, he would be the third five-star commitment in LSU's 2026 class, joining Tristen Keys and fellow Louisiana native Richard Anderson. He scheduled an official visit to Baton Rouge on June 20.
Brown is the top-ranked recruit in the state of Louisiana, making him LSU's top priority. Linemen of Brown's caliber are rare, and LSU doesn't want to lose one from its own backyard.
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