LSU Football Emerging as Contender for Top Louisiana RB

Lane Kiffin and the Tigers are in the race for Baton Rouge four-star Jayden Miles

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:37pm

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Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are firmly in the mix for Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic High four-star running back Jayden Miles, who is one of the top prospects in Louisiana. The Tigers have emerged as a serious contender alongside schools like Ohio State, Florida State, and Auburn for Miles' commitment.

Why it matters

Securing top in-state talent is crucial for LSU's long-term success, and landing a player like Miles would be a major recruiting win for Kiffin and the Tigers as they look to build a championship-caliber roster.

The details

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Miles has offers from several major programs, including Auburn, Houston, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma. But LSU has emerged as a frontrunner, with Rivals analyst Sam Spiegelman predicting the Tigers will ultimately land his commitment. Miles attends high school just down the road from LSU's campus, giving the Tigers an advantage in his recruitment.

  • Kiffin arrived in Baton Rouge with a focus on locking down top Louisiana prospects like Miles.
  • Miles has taken multiple visits to LSU's campus as the Tigers have emerged as a serious contender.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach at LSU, who has prioritized recruiting top in-state talent since taking over the program.

Jayden Miles

A four-star running back from Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic High, ranked as the No. 2 running back prospect in Louisiana.

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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, LSU (si.com)

What’s next

Miles' recruitment is expected to heat up this offseason as he narrows down his list of finalists, with LSU firmly in the mix to land his commitment.

The takeaway

LSU's efforts to lock down top in-state talent under Kiffin appear to be paying dividends, with the Tigers emerging as a serious contender for one of Louisiana's premier running back prospects in Jayden Miles.