Top Recruit Braylon Calais Locks in Official Visit with LSU Tigers

Four-star athlete from Louisiana evaluating top programs including Ole Miss and Houston

Feb. 20, 2026 at 11:04pm

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Cecilia (La.) four-star athlete Braylon Calais, the No. 3 rated athlete in the 2027 recruiting class, has locked in an official visit with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers as he evaluates his options. Calais has also scheduled official visits with the Houston Cougars and Ole Miss Rebels, with the Rebels emerging as a top contender after hiring former LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson to their staff.

Why it matters

Calais is one of the top recruits in the country and his decision will have a major impact on the programs he chooses, with LSU, Ole Miss, and Houston all vying for his commitment. His versatility as both a running back and wide receiver makes him an extremely valuable prospect.

The details

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Calais has put up monster numbers the past two seasons, rushing for 1,059 yards and 24 touchdowns as a sophomore while also tallying 411 receiving yards and 4 scores. He is also a dangerous return specialist. Calais has seen his recruitment blow up, with Ohio State and Ole Miss also heavily involved. LSU has now locked in an official visit with Calais for June 19-21 as they try to land the top Louisiana prospect.

  • Calais locked in an official visit with LSU for June 19-21, 2026.
  • Calais has an official visit scheduled with Houston for June 4-6, 2026.
  • Calais has an official visit scheduled with Ole Miss for May 29 - June 1, 2026.

The players

Braylon Calais

A four-star athlete from Cecilia, Louisiana who is the No. 3 rated player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach of the LSU Tigers.

Frank Wilson

The former interim head coach of the LSU Tigers who is now on the coaching staff at Ole Miss.

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What they’re saying

“Official Visits #LockedIn”

— Braylon 'G.M.O' Calais, Athlete

What’s next

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The takeaway

This recruitment of Braylon Calais is a major battle between some of the top college football programs in the country, with LSU, Ole Miss, and Houston all vying for the versatile athlete's commitment. His decision will have a significant impact on the future of these programs.