LSU Football Recruiting 2027: Commits, Class Ranking & What's Next
Updated: Sep 18
Updated September 14, 2026. TigerHype uses this page as the living home for LSU’s 2027 football recruiting class. Commitment lists can change quickly, so verbal pledges are tracked separately from officially signed players.
Quick answer: where does LSU’s 2027 recruiting class stand?
LSU currently has 16 public commitments in the 2027 class. The latest Rivals Industry rankings reviewed by TigerHype place the Tigers No. 10 nationally and No. 5 in the SEC. Twelve of the 16 commitments are blue-chip prospects, and seven are from Louisiana. Lane Kiffin’s first full high-school cycle is therefore already built like an LSU class should be: anchored at home, supplemented nationally, and heavy on premium positions.
LSU 2027 football commitments
Quarterback
Peyton Houston — Evangel Christian Academy, Louisiana
Running back
Tre Segarra — Byrnes, South Carolina
Trey Martin — Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Brennen Lacey — Frisco, Texas
Wide receiver
Cade Cooper — Malvern Prep, Pennsylvania
Ah’Mari Stevens — Chaminade-Madonna Prep, Florida
Gary Burney Jr. — Parkway, Louisiana
Tight end
Ahmad Hudson — Ruston, Louisiana
Offensive line
Terrance Smith — Lansdale Catholic, Pennsylvania
Amaziah Siale — Mission Viejo, California
Edge / defensive front
K.J. Green — Stephenson, Georgia
Chris Whitehead — Lloyd C. Bird, Virginia
Defensive backs / athletes
Braylon Calais — Cecilia, Louisiana — athlete
Jayden Anding — Ruston, Louisiana — safety
Karnell ‘Greedy’ James — Manvel, Texas — defensive back
Markez Davis — Northwest, Louisiana — cornerback
The Louisiana core matters
Seven of LSU’s 16 current commitments are Louisiana prospects: Peyton Houston, Ahmad Hudson, Braylon Calais, Trey Martin, Jayden Anding, Gary Burney Jr. and Markez Davis. That matters beyond recruiting optics. LSU’s most sustainable championship formula has always started with controlling its own state, then using the national brand to fill premium needs elsewhere.
Kiffin reinforced that philosophy by bringing Ed Orgeron back as special assistant to recruiting and defense. LSU specifically cited Orgeron’s ability to recruit Louisiana when announcing the move in May.
Who headlines LSU’s 2027 class?
Ahmad Hudson gives LSU an elite in-state centerpiece at tight end. Peyton Houston is the quarterback commitment around which the class can recruit offensively. K.J. Green and Chris Whitehead give the Tigers high-end edge talent, while the class also carries multiple blue-chip backs, defensive backs and offensive linemen.
What changed since the early 2027 cycle?
Recruiting boards change fast. Jaiden Bryant was an early LSU commitment but flipped to Miami in June. TigerHype has removed stale names from this tracker and now uses the current public 16-man commitment list rather than preserving outdated early-cycle pledges. Elijah Haven remains a major Louisiana quarterback prospect, but he is not listed among LSU’s current commitments and should not be presented as one.
What should LSU fans watch next?
Keeping the Louisiana core intact through the signing period.
Holding elite commitments when national programs make late pushes.
Whether LSU can flip or add another national difference-maker before signing day.
How the 2027 high-school class fits with the transfer portal rather than duplicating immediate roster needs.
Whether the Tigers add more top-end offensive-line and defensive-front talent to a class already strong at skill positions.
One major name to monitor is New Orleans receiver Easton Royal, who remains committed elsewhere but has continued to be discussed as an LSU target. Until a player publicly commits to LSU, TigerHype will treat him as a target—not as part of the class.
How recruiting fits LSU’s broader roster build
The 2027 class is only one piece of the roster. Follow the LSU transfer portal tracker for immediate additions, the LSU quarterback depth chart for the current and future QB room, and the 2026 LSU Football season hub for the full program picture.
When do LSU’s 2027 commitments become official?
These are verbal commitments, not signed players. LSU’s official signing-class archive currently runs through the 2026 class. TigerHype will distinguish between committed and officially signed prospects when the 2027 signing period arrives.
Sources and methodology
Current commitments were cross-checked against the TigerBait 2027 LSU commits tracker and the Rivals/On3 LSU 2027 commits database. Official LSU signing history is checked against LSU Athletics. Rankings and star designations can vary by service, so TigerHype emphasizes current commitment status and roster fit over a single provider’s rating.
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