LSU loses five-star recruit Albert Simien to Notre Dame

The LSU Tigers missed out on five-star interior offensive lineman Albert Simien, who committed to Notre Dame. Simien, a standout from Sam Houston High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the No. 10 recruit in the 2027 class and ranked as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman nationally. Despite LSU's ongoing efforts in recruiting, the limited number of visits Simien made to LSU compared to other schools contributed to the loss. With the commitment to Notre Dame, the Tigers face challenges in bolstering their offensive line, a crucial area of need for the team.

• 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — LSU Tigers lose out on a big-time five-star recruit that plays the exact position Lane Kiffin needs on his offense