LSU Tigers miss on prospect Mitchell Turner who commits to Ole Miss

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

LSU Tigers miss on prospect Mitchell Turner who commits to Ole Miss
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LSU Tigers have lost out on four-star defensive lineman Mitchell Turner, a key target for their 2027 recruiting class. The 6'3", 280-pound player, ranked as the No. 3 defensive lineman nationally, has committed to Ole Miss after considering Texas and Alabama. The Tigers, currently holding the 11th-best recruiting class, have not secured any interior defensive linemen for 2027, making Turner's decision significant. LSU's coaching staff will need to identify other targets to address their defensive line needs moving forward.

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  • Mitchell Turner ranks No. 64 overall and No. 2 in Mississippi.
  • Turner chose Ole Miss after visiting four times, compared to two for LSU.
  • LSU currently has one five-star and nine four-star commitments.
  • The Tigers' 2027 class is ranked 11th nationally according to Rivals.
  • LSU needs to find new targets on the defensive line after this loss.
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  • 4:29 AMYahoo SportsLSU Tigers lose out on one of the best players in the country for the 2027 recruiting class, and it's got to make Lane Kiffin mad
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The LSU Tigers are still in good shape in their 2027 recruiting class despite losing out on Mitchell Turner.

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