Greedy James commits to LSU after flipping from Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Four-star safety Greedy James has announced his commitment to LSU, moving away from Texas. The decision came after extensive evaluations of his options and was influenced by his strong connections to Louisiana and the culture at LSU. During his official visit, James expressed admiration for the coaching staff, particularly Corey Raymond, and noted the program's successful history of developing talent. James, who ranks as the No. 319 overall prospect for 2027, has family ties in New Orleans and has been a lifelong LSU fan, making this commitment deeply personal.
- •Greedy James flips his commitment from Texas to LSU.
- •James is a four-star safety ranked No. 28 nationally.
- •He values the culture and coaching at LSU.
- •James has family connections in New Orleans.
- •He is part of the 2027 recruiting class.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Four-star DB Greedy James flips from Texas to LSU
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — FLIPPED: Texas loses commitment from four-star DB Greedy James to LSU
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — LSU flips 4-star safety Greedy James away from an SEC rival: ‘I love the culture on and off the field’
"The flip is in. After months of evaluating his options, four-star Greedy James has flipped his commitment from Texas to LSU. The Tigers have been actively recruiting the Rivals Industry Ranking No. 28 safety with ties to Louisiana since the spring, and made a compelling pitch to James and his family during his official visit […]
"After months of evaluating his options and NIL offers, four-star Greedy James has flipped his commitment from Texas to LSU.
"The Horns were unable to hold on to one of the longest commitments in the class.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:01 AMFour-star DB Greedy James flips from Texas to LSU
The Horns were unable to hold on to one of the longest commitments in the class.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:12 PMFLIPPED: Texas loses commitment from four-star DB Greedy James to LSU
After months of evaluating his options and NIL offers, four-star Greedy James has flipped his commitment from Texas to LSU.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:02 PMLSU flips 4-star safety Greedy James away from an SEC rival: ‘I love the culture on and off the field’
The flip is in. After months of evaluating his options, four-star Greedy James has flipped his commitment from Texas to LSU. The Tigers have been actively recruiting the Rivals Industry Ranking No. 28 safety with ties to Louisiana since the spring, and made a compelling pitch to James and his family during his official visit […]
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