Isaiah Whitehead commits to LSU for 2028 class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:41 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Isaiah Whitehead commits to LSU for 2028 class

Summary

Isaiah Whitehead has committed to LSU as the first recruit for the 2028 recruiting cycle. The three-star offensive tackle from Chesterfield, Virginia, is the younger brother of Chris Whitehead, who also recently pledged to the Tigers for the 2027 class. Isaiah Whitehead is ranked 411th overall and 38th among offensive tackles. His commitment follows a surge in LSU’s recruiting momentum, as the team's 2027 class now features 13 commitments and ranks 9th nationally. Chris Whitehead’s commitment to LSU came only hours before Isaiah's decision, showcasing a familial trend in the Tigers' recruiting efforts.

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Key Details

•Isaiah Whitehead is a three-star offensive tackle from Chesterfield, Virginia.
•He joins LSU after his brother Chris Whitehead committed earlier.
•LSU's 2027 class ranks 9th nationally with 13 commitments.
•Whitehead is ranked 411th overall and 38th among offensive tackles.
•The Tigers have secured nine new commitments in the past 10 days.

Latest Updates

3:09 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football adds first commit of 2028 recruiting class
9:41 PMYahoo Sports — 2028 OT Isaiah Whitehead commits to LSU

What they're saying

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LSU has its first commitment in the 2028 cycle and it comes from the younger brother of another prospect who pledged to the Tigers earlier on Wednesday. Chesterfield (Va.) Lloyd C. Bird three-star offensive tackle Isaiah Whitehead tells Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett that he has committed to LSU. His decision comes just a couple hours after […]
— Yahoo Sports