LSU football ranks No. 8 in 247Sports composite talent ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
LSU football is evaluated as one of the top teams in terms of talent, ranking No. 8 nationally in the 247Sports 2026 team talent composite. The ranking utilizes a system that assesses high school and JUCO player ratings. Within the SEC, LSU stands at No. 5, trailing Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Texas A&M. Head coach Lane Kiffin has retained key players from the previous season, including five-star recruits DJ Pickett and Harlem Berry, while also successfully recruiting top talent from the transfer portal. LSU's upcoming opponent, Clemson, is ranked No. 16 in the same composite.
- •LSU ranks No. 8 in talent composite by 247Sports.
- •The Tigers are No. 5 among SEC teams.
- •Head coach Lane Kiffin retained top players including DJ Pickett.
- •LSU's 2026 signing class includes five-star linemen.
- •Clemson, LSU's week one opponent, is ranked No. 16.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football cracks top 10 of 247Sports composite talent ranking
"LSU football's roster is one of the most talented in the sport ahead of the 2026 season. Here's where the Tigers ranked in the talent composite.
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