LSU Football Predicted to Land 5-Star Recruit

On3.com analyst Shea Dixon forecasts top prospect will choose Tigers

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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On3.com's Shea Dixon has made a new Rivals RPM prediction that LSU Football will land a highly coveted 5-star recruit, continuing the program's strong recruiting momentum under head coach Brian Kelly.

Why it matters

Securing top-tier talent is crucial for LSU to compete at the highest level in the SEC and nationally. Landing a 5-star prospect would be a major recruiting win for the Tigers and further boost their outlook for the upcoming season.

The details

Dixon's Rivals RPM pick indicates an elite high school player is leaning towards committing to LSU over other top programs that were in the running. This would add to LSU's already impressive 2024 recruiting class, which is shaping up to be one of the best in the country.

  • The prediction was made on February 27, 2026.

The players

Shea Dixon

An analyst for the On3.com sports media platform.

Brian Kelly

The head football coach of the LSU Tigers.

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What’s next

The recruit's final decision on where to play college football is expected in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

LSU's ability to attract top-tier talent is a testament to the program's resurgence under Coach Kelly, and landing this 5-star recruit would further solidify the Tigers as an elite program poised for sustained success.