LSU Football Surging for Nation's No. 1 Prospect Amid Auburn, Georgia Pursuit

Goodyear (Ariz.) Desert Edge five-star edge rusher Jalanie George will be in Baton Rouge on Saturday for an unofficial visit with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:36pm

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Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are making a strong push to land the nation's top-ranked 2028 prospect, Jalanie George, a five-star edge rusher from Goodyear, Arizona. George will visit LSU's campus on Saturday as part of a busy SEC tour that also includes stops at Auburn, Georgia, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss this week.

Why it matters

Securing a commitment from George, who is considered the top-ranked player in the 2028 recruiting cycle, would be a major coup for Kiffin and LSU as they look to build on their recent success and compete for national championships. George's recruitment has drawn interest from several top SEC programs, underscoring his immense talent and potential impact at the college level.

The details

George, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound edge rusher, burst onto the scene in 2024 as a MaxPreps Freshman All-American, recording 63 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 pass deflections, and 1 interception. He has since earned offers from the likes of LSU, Ole Miss, Auburn, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida, among others. This week, he will visit Georgia, Auburn, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and LSU as he continues to evaluate his options.

  • On March 26, George will visit Georgia and Auburn.
  • On March 27, George will visit Mississippi State and Ole Miss.
  • On March 28, George will visit LSU and Texas A&M.

The players

Jalanie George

A five-star edge rusher from Goodyear, Arizona, who is considered the top-ranked prospect in the 2028 recruiting cycle.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, who is leading the charge to land the nation's top-ranked prospect.

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What they’re saying

“Big EDGE prospect who is the highest-rated prospect at the position early on in the 2028 cycle. Listed at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds with a frame that should pack on more weight. Makes high-level plays on his freshman film.”

— Rivals Report

What’s next

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The takeaway

Securing a commitment from Jalanie George, the nation's top-ranked 2028 prospect, would be a major coup for Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers as they look to build a championship-caliber program. George's recruitment has drawn interest from several top SEC programs, underscoring his immense talent and potential impact at the college level.