LSU and Brian Kelly are heading toward an elite signing class for the 2026 recruiting cycle following Thursday's commitment from five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown -- a hometown product out of Baton Rouge and the top-ranked player nationally at his position.

LSU football's recruiting class is climbing the rankings after adding five-star Lamar Brown to the fold. Here's where the group stands now.

The No. 1 recruit in the 2026 recruiting class, according to ESPN’s rankings, is off the board. The five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown is committing to his home state school, LSU. “For the next three or four years, I will be committing to Louisiana State University.” Brown said as he put on the LSU cap on Thursday. “Go Tigers.”