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LSU misses out on four-star linebacker Frederick Ford for 2027 class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:29 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

LSU misses out on four-star linebacker Frederick Ford for 2027 class
Summary

Four-star linebacker Frederick Ford has committed to Michigan instead of LSU for the 2027 recruiting class. The decision leaves LSU without a linebacker commit and highlights a positional need in their current class, ranked 11th nationally. LSU had targeted Ford, who is considered a top-150 prospect and the 10th-best linebacker in the country. The Tigers now face a challenge in finding new linebacker targets amid a limited pool of prospects as they prepare for the upcoming recruiting season.

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  • •Frederick Ford is a top-150 prospect from Greenwood High School.
  • •LSU is currently ranked 11th in the 2027 recruiting class.
  • •The Tigers have not secured any linebacker commits for 2027.
  • •Ford's decision leaves LSU with limited options at the linebacker position.
  • •LSU has offered Theo Wilson but he is not seriously considering them.
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  • 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — LSU Tigers just lost out on an elite player that they desperately needed in their 2027 recruiting class
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The LSU Tigers have a pretty good 2027 recruiting class, all things considered. However, they could have used Four-Star LB Frederrick Ford.

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