LSU gymnastics signs top recruits as five defer for Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

The LSU gymnastics team secured 10 recruits for the classes of 2027 and 2028, forming the nation's top recruiting class. Five gymnasts in this group, including Myla Ruck and Jada Oliver, will join the 2028 squad. Meanwhile, Hezly Rivera, Tatum Drusch, Reese Esponda, Lia Redick, and Zoé Cadrin have opted to defer enrollment until 2029 to focus on Olympic training. LSU continues to seek additional talent for its 2028 class, recently hosting elite gymnasts Charleigh Bullock and Caroline Moreau.
- •LSU gymnastics signs 10 recruits for 2027 and 2028.
- •Five recruits defer to train for the 2028 Olympics.
- •Myla Ruck and Jada Oliver are among the new signees.
- •Hezly Rivera and Team USA hopefuls join the deferred class.
- •LSU is actively recruiting additional gymnasts for 2028.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — LSU gymnastics inks top recruiting class, five defer for Olympics
"Future Tiger gymnasts split between 2028 and 2029 freshmen
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