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.

In the moment of truth, ESPN’s No. 1 player in the 2026 class informed the world he wasn’t leaving Louisiana, committing to LSU as he placed an oversized purple LSU cap over his dreadlocks and unzipped the hoodie to show his LSU chain and gold Tigers shirt.

BREAKING: Five-Star ATH Lamar Brown has Committed to LSU! The 6’5 280 ATH from Erwinville, LA chose the Tigers over Texas A&M, Texas, & Miami He’s ranked as the No. 1 ATH in the ‘26 Class (per Rivals) “SET IT OFF in the 225” https://t.co/wPYSBOg2NJ pic.twitter.com/dy6vdnaptL

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have their sights set on adding Baton Rouge (La.) University Lab five-star prospect Lamar Brown to the program's 2026 Recruiting

LSU football gains commitment from the No. 1 defensive lineman in the country and the top player in Louisiana.

Lamar Brown’s decision is looming but it's going to be far from over. The post 5-Star Lamar Brown Recruitment Far From Over as Fresh Uncertainty Stirred for LSU & Aggies appeared first on EssentiallySports.

University Lab five-star athlete Lamar Brown will choose between the LSU Tigers, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns and Miami Hurricanes on Thu