After starting a rise on social media among Texas A&M football fans, a highly coveted five-star defensive tackle swerved away from the Aggies in his final decision. Head coach Mike Elko's impressive defensive recruitment didn't hold up against an SEC foe that offered one thing College Station couldn't: being at home.

LSU and Brian Kelly are heading toward an elite signing class for the 2026 recruiting cycle following Thursday's commitment from five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown -- a hometown product out of Baton Rouge and the top-ranked player nationally at his position.

Five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown, ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to LSU.