LSU recruits K.J. Green and others to boost class ranking

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

LSU recruits K.J. Green and others to boost class ranking
Summary

LSU's football recruiting class gains momentum with several commitments following a decommitment from five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant. After slipping outside the top 25, LSU rebounded with commitments from four-star edge rusher K.J. Green, wide receiver Cade Cooper, and others over the past week. The Tigers now rank 12th nationally and first in the SEC based on average rating per commit. LSU looks to strengthen ties with in-state prospects as they aim for a stronger finish in the recruiting cycle.

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  • LSU recruits four-star offensive tackle Terrance Smith and others.
  • Tigers rank No. 12 in team recruiting rankings after recent commitments.
  • Only four players committed from within Louisiana this cycle.
  • LSU expected to challenge Texas A&M for top local prospects.
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  • 4:10 PMYahoo SportsLSU closing in on a top-10 recruiting after class slew of big commitments
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LSU‘s recruiting class took a big hit earlier this month when five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant decommitted from the Tigers and flipped his pledge to Miami. At the time, they were hovering around the top 10 of the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings and had both Bryant and five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson committed. Once […]

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