LSU Lands Nation's Top 2026 Five-Star Recruit Lamar Brown

Lamar Brown, the No. 1 overall recruit and top defensive lineman in the 2026 college football recruiting class, has committed to LSU, choosing the Tigers over Texas A&M, Texas, and Miami. Brown, a Baton Rouge native attending University Laboratory School, cited his deep local roots and the opportunity to play at Tiger Stadium as key reasons for staying home. His commitment marks LSU's 15th addition to the 2026 class and the third five-star pledge, boosting LSU's recruiting class to a top-10 national ranking, with some sources ranking it as high as No. 5. LSU's recruiting class boasts the highest average recruit rating in the country, reflecting the quality of their signees. Head coach Brian Kelly emphasized the holistic development and branding opportunities Brown will have at LSU, both on and off the field. Brown is celebrated as a versatile two-way athlete but prefers to play defensive line to enhance his chances at the next level.