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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Top LSU football recruiting target reveals decision date. Will LSU land the five-star?
One of LSU football's top recruiting targets revealed a decision date. Darius Gray, a five-star offensive lineman, will commit on August 22. Gray's five finalists are LSU, Tennessee, Ohio State, Clemson, and South Carolina. LSU and South Carolina are considered the front-runners for Gray's services. According to the Rivals' Prediction Machine, LSU is the favorite with a 51.1% chance to land Gray. South Carolina is No. 2 with a 32.5% shot at Gray. Per the Rivals' Industry Rankings, Gray is a five-star and the No. 1-ranked interior offensive lineman in the class of 2026. 247Sports is the highest on Gray, slotting the Virginia product as the No. 16 overall recruit. ESPN isn't quite as high on Gray, placing him No. 73 overall. LSU and offensive line coach Brad Davis have already secured four offensive line commitments in the class of 2026. Gray would be the fifth and the highest-ranked of the bunch. The top-ranked offensive lineman already in the fold is four-star tackle Brysten Martinez, the No. 9-ranked tackle in the class. LSU is contending for the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in 2026. The Tigers' class is loaded at the top, but Brian Kelly and staff are still looking to add volume. Landing Gray would keep LSU in the race for the top class.
USA Today
24-07-2025
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- USA Today
What are LSU football's chances of landing five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray?
LSU football is trending towards a commitment from one of the 2026 cycle's best offensive linemen. Per Rivals' Prediction Machine, five-star Darius Gray has a 51.1% chance to land with the Tigers. South Carolina trails with a 32.5% chance. Gray's top five also includes Clemson, Tennessee, and Ohio State. Should Gray choose LSU, he would be the fifth five-star commitment and the fifth offensive lineman in the Tigers' class. It currently ranks fifth in the SEC and eighth nationally in Rivals' Industry Rankings. 247Sports is the highest on Gray. The outlet has him as the best player out of Virginia and at his position as well as No. 16 overall. Rivals slots him at No. 22 overall and No. 2 from his home state. LSU was favorited to land the Richmond, VA native for multiple weeks but head coach Brian Kelly and his staff must continue making him a priority. He isn't expected to commit before the start of his senior season at St. Christopher's School.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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- Yahoo
LSU Commit and Nation's No. 2 Recruit Sends Clear Pitch to 5-Star Prospect
LSU Commit and Nation's No. 2 Recruit Sends Clear Pitch to 5-Star Prospect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the biggest names left uncommitted in the 2026 recruiting class is interior offensive lineman Darius Gray out of Richmond, Virginia, but that will soon change. Advertisement On Sunday, Rivals' Hayes Fawcett reported that he's down to five schools: the LSU Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Clemson Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers. It's a high-powered race, and LSU is even receiving some help from a fellow member of the 2026 class: Lamar Brown, a dual-threat athlete and the nation's No. 2 recruit, per Rivals Industry Rankings. After the final schools were announced, Brown made his pitch to Gray, saying, "BATON ROUGE IS HOME DG!!! @dariusgrayy_," via an X post. Advertisement Rivals Industry Rankings place him as a five-star recruit, the No. 1 interior offensive lineman, the No. 2 player in Virginia and the No. 31 player in the nation. It will remain to be seen if Brown's message to his fellow recruit pays off, and as of now, things look good with the Rivals recruiting prediction machine giving LSU the best chance to land his services (51.1%). The programs' rich history may also come into play for Gray's decision, as he told Steve Wiltfong, "They have the player development for my position and the top school of development for offensive linemen.' Advertisement LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly, who landed ATH Lamar Brown, is aiming for IOL Darius Chenault-Imagn Images If the Tigers and coach Brian Kelly do come out on top, Gray has the chance to become their third five-star recruit in this year's cycle, joining Brown and wide receiver Tristen Keys. Related: Nation's No. 3 RB Predicted to Commit to SEC Powerhouse This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
LSU football makes top five for five-star offensive lineman. Are Tigers the favorite?
LSU made the top five for five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray, per a report from Rivals' Hayes Fawcett on Sunday. South Carolina, Clemson, Tennessee, and Ohio State also made the cut for the Richmond, VA native. He has made eight official visits since April and cut Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Georgia from his list of suitors. 247Sports is the highest on Gray, ranking him as the best prospect out of Virginia and at his position. The outlet slots him at No. 16 overall, while Rivals' Industry Rankings has him at No. 22 and No. 2 in Virginia. The six-foot-two, 285-pounder is projected to choose LSU by Rivals, which gives him a 51.1% chance to land in Baton Rouge. At this point, the Tigers are certainly the favorite, but they must get his commitment over the finish line. Should Gray commit to LSU, he would be the fifth offensive lineman in the class. It currently ranks sixth nationally and fourth in the SEC, per Rivals' Industry Rankings. Gray, considered a five-star by 247Sports, would be the fifth commit in LSU's 2026 class to be ranked a five-star by at least one of the major recruiting services. LSU has a chance to land the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in college football. Landing Gray is a pivotal part of that.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Ohio State Gets Clear Message From Highly Touted Five-Star
Ohio State Gets Clear Message From Highly Touted Five-Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's safe to say the Ohio State Buckeyes left an impression on one of the top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. Advertisement Five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray told On3's Steve Wiltfong on Friday that he had a great visit to the Buckeyes this past week. 'The big takeaways was definitely everybody is on the same page when it comes to goals," Gray told Wiltfong on Friday. "That's winning and being the best they can possibly be!' After his first Ohio State visit this spring, the offensive lineman shared what he enjoyed most about Ohio State. 'The environment at practice was live! The chance to be around winners is what excited me most," said Gray this spring. 'Just how the people in the building interact with one another!' Ohio State Buckeyes football head coach Ryan Day© Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Buckeyes are competing with their top rival, the Michigan Wolverines, for Gray's services. Advertisement The LSU Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers, Virginia Cavaliers and Virginia Tech Hokies are also pushing to land the five-star lineman. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Gray is the No. 2 offensive lineman and second-ranked Virginia prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. The lineman is also rated the No. 28 overall player on the same rankings. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, Gray will play his final high school season at St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Virginia. Based on the 247Sports ratings, the Buckeyes have the No. 2-rated recruiting class for 2026. Ohio State has received 15 verbal commitments, 13 of which are either four or five-star prospects. Advertisement The only program rated ahead of the Buckeyes in 2026 recruiting is the USC Trojans, who have landed 28 verbal commitments. Related: Ohio State Lands Extremely Early Commitment From Playmaker This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
