Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are in the midst of a critical stretch this offseason with the program navigating both off-field hires alongside efforts on the r

LSU football's recruiting class is climbing the rankings after adding five-star Lamar Brown to the fold. Here's where the group stands now.

The No. 1 recruit in the 2026 recruiting class, according to ESPN’s rankings, is off the board. The five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown is committing to his home state school, LSU. “For the next three or four years, I will be committing to Louisiana State University.” Brown said as he put on the LSU cap on Thursday. “Go Tigers.”