LSU Football Leads Race for Top Louisiana Running Back Recruit

Four-star Jayden Miles is a top target for the Tigers in the 2027 class.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 6:31am

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LSU football is the frontrunner in the recruitment of four-star running back Jayden Miles, a Baton Rouge native. The Tigers have made Miles a priority target and are in a strong position to land the talented Louisiana prospect.

Why it matters

Securing top in-state talent is crucial for LSU's continued success on the gridiron. Miles is a blue-chip recruit who could provide a major boost to the Tigers' backfield in the coming years.

The details

According to Rivals recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman, LSU has "always been a frontrunner" for Miles. The 2027 prospect recently spoke highly of his conversations with the Tigers' coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke. Miles was a first-team all-state selection in 2025 and is ranked as the No. 13 running back and No. 9 overall recruit in Louisiana for the 2027 class.

  • Miles was named first-team all-state for his performance in the 2025 season.
  • Miles is expected to build on his strong 2025 season in 2026.

The players

Jayden Miles

A four-star running back recruit in the 2027 class, ranked as the No. 13 running back and No. 9 overall recruit in Louisiana.

Charlie Weis Jr.

The offensive coordinator for the LSU football team.

Jabbar Juluke

The running backs coach for the LSU football team.

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What they’re saying

“They're a very strong contender. My fit at LSU would be great — with the scheme they're running, I feel that it's a great fit. I talked with (Charlie Weis Jr.) he told me some things about himself and how they run the offense and what it's based off of. I got to catch up with Coach Smith and we chopped up and went over some film. It was a great time.”

— Jayden Miles

The takeaway

LSU's ability to keep top in-state talent like Jayden Miles at home is crucial for the program's long-term success. The Tigers' strong early positioning in Miles' recruitment suggests they are well on their way to landing another blue-chip prospect from Louisiana.