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Five-star DE Chris Whitehead commits to LSU under Lane Kiffin

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:58 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Five-star DE Chris Whitehead commits to LSU under Lane Kiffin

Summary

Defensive end Chris Whitehead, a five-star recruit from Chesterfield, Virginia, has committed to LSU football on June 17. His decision follows a series of recent commitments to the Tigers, with nine in the last ten days for the 2027 recruiting class. Whitehead had been pursued by Virginia Tech and other programs but chose LSU after visiting the campus. His commitment increases LSU's ranking to No. 23 in the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings.

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Key Details

•Whitehead announced his commitment on Instagram.
•He stands 6-5 and weighs 230 pounds.
•LSU's recruiting class is on a strong upward trend.
•Whitehead is the second defensive end to commit for 2027.
•KJ Green was the first five-star defensive end to join LSU's class.

Latest Updates

8:39 PMESPN NCAAF — Four-star defensive end Whitehead chooses LSU
6:56 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star DE Chris Whitehead commits to Lane Kiffin, LSU football

What they're saying

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Lane Kiffin continued a hot week on the recruiting trail with a commitment from four-star defensive end Chris Whitehead, who's ranked No. 47 in the SC Next 300.
— ESPN NCAAFby Eli Lederman