LSU Football Eyeing Massive Recruiting Wins in Louisiana

Lane Kiffin and the Tigers are targeting top in-state prospects for the 2027 class.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:06am

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LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin is making Louisiana a top priority in the 2027 recruiting cycle, targeting several elite prospects from the state. The Tigers are intensifying their pursuit of five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien, four-star running back Jayden Miles, and four-star athlete Braylon Calais - all top-ranked players in the state.

Why it matters

Keeping top Louisiana talent home is crucial for Kiffin as he looks to build LSU into a national powerhouse. The Tigers have had success recruiting the state in recent years, and landing this trio of in-state stars would be a massive boost for the program.

The details

Kiffin and his staff have made securing commitments from Simien, Miles, and Calais a top priority this offseason. Simien is the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the country, while Miles is the top running back in Louisiana and Calais is the No. 3 athlete nationally. The Tigers are hosting the prospects on campus and making them a recruiting focus as they look to lock down the state's elite talent.

  • Kiffin and the LSU coaching staff met with the prospects last month to advance their recruitment.
  • Calais has an official visit to LSU scheduled as he evaluates his options.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach at Louisiana State University, who is making recruiting Louisiana a top priority.

Albert Simien

A five-star offensive lineman from Lake Charles, Louisiana and the top-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class.

Jayden Miles

A four-star running back from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the top-ranked running back in the state for 2027.

Braylon Calais

A four-star athlete from Cecilia, Louisiana and the No. 3 ranked athlete in the 2027 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“The high schools here, it's been great going to them and receiving the feedback. I've always enjoyed, over time, coming here and recruiting. I used to always say it's like: They love football. Everybody says they love football but the high school coaches here and the people in school, they love football.”

— Lane Kiffin, Head Football Coach

What’s next

Kiffin and the LSU coaching staff will continue their aggressive pursuit of Simien, Miles, and Calais as they look to secure commitments from the elite in-state prospects.

The takeaway

Keeping the top talent in Louisiana at home is crucial for Kiffin as he looks to rebuild LSU into a national powerhouse. Landing this trio of blue-chip prospects would be a massive recruiting win for the Tigers and set the foundation for their 2027 class.