Here's where LSU football's 2026 class would rank if the Tigers add five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown to the fold.

LSU has been an early winner in July on the recruiting scene alongside the Oregon Ducks and Michigan Wolverines, among several others. For Dan Lanning and the Ducks, the program sits with the No. 7 overall class with LSU one slot below them at No. 8, according to the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.

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.”

On July 10, LSU football landed Lamar Brown, the No. 5 overall player and top defensive lineman in the class by 247Sports' Composite rankings.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers reeled in a commitment from the No. 1 athlete in America, Lamar Brown, on Thursday after going public with a decision. Brown's pl

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

LSU made a big jump in the team recruiting rankings on Wednesday after five-star EDGE Trenton Henderson delivered good news to Brian Kelly.