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.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are in the midst of a critical stretch this offseason with the program navigating both off-field hires alongside efforts on the r