LSU’s 2026 Recruiting Class Surges After Fourth of July – Could This Be Their Most Dominant Yet?

The Fourth of July, as it is every year, was jam-packed with college football recruiting news. A handful of blue-chip prospects around the country revealed their commitments and LSU football was at the center of the action. The Tigers missed some big names, but LSU added two priority recruits to its 2026 class.

LSU is now up to 14 commits. The headliners of the group are Keys and five-star defensive tackle Richard Anderson. Fifty-seven percent of the class hails from Louisiana.Every Fourth of July, it seems like the fireworks aren’t just in the sky but on the recruiting trail too—and this year was no exception. The nation’s most promising college football prospects have made their decisions, and LSU found itself in the thick of the action once again. While the Tigers might have come up short on some of the big fish, they still managed to reel in a couple of high-priority recruits for their 2026 class, signaling that Brian Kelly’s squad is molding something special. With standout four-star tackle Bryson Cooley joining forces with other top names, including five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys, LSU continues to make waves, especially with talent flowing in from neighboring Mississippi. Now boasting 14 commitments and a recruiting class that’s rich in Louisiana roots, the Tigers are playing the long game—quality over quantity, a strategy that’s already paying dividends in the rankings. Curious where LSU stands among college football’s elite recruiting programs? Dive into the latest scoop and see how this class stacks up. LEARN MORELSU earned a commitment from four-star tackle Bryson Cooley out of Mississippi. Cooley’s commitment continued LSU’s run of success recruiting the state of Mississippi. Cooley joins five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys and four-star offensive tackle Emmanuel Tucker as 2026 LSU commits from the state.

LSU ranks outside of the top five, but the Tigers are contending for the No. 1 recruiting class in college football. LSU doesn’t have the same quantity as other programs, but that will come in due time. LSU does hold the title when it comes to quality, though. LSU’s 2026 class ranks No. 1 in average recruit rating in both Rivals and 247Sports’ rankings.

LSU football 2026 recruiting class rankings

After a busy week, the recruiting rankings look a little different. Here’s a look at where Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers sit in the latest recruiting rankings.