Top Louisiana RB Jayden Miles Narrows College Options to 6 Schools

The 2027 recruit is considering LSU, Kentucky, Auburn, Ohio State, Florida State, and Texas Tech.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:52pm

Jayden Miles, the No. 2 ranked running back in Louisiana's 2027 recruiting class, has announced his top 6 college choices. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound prospect from Baton Rouge Catholic High School is considering offers from LSU, Kentucky, Auburn, Ohio State, Florida State, and Texas Tech.

Why it matters

As one of the top running back recruits in the country, Miles' college decision will have a significant impact on the future of his chosen program's offense. His recruitment has heated up in the early stages of the 2027 cycle, with several major programs vying for his commitment.

The details

Miles, who is ranked as the No. 31 running back and No. 13 prospect in Louisiana for 2027, had a standout junior season, setting a school record with seven total touchdowns in a single game. He was named to the LFCA All-State First Team and LSWA All-State Honorable Mention in 2025. The in-state Tigers were the first to offer Miles a scholarship back in early 2025, and he has also received offers from Kentucky, Auburn, Ohio State, Florida State, and Texas Tech in the past year.

  • Miles received his offer from LSU in early February 2025.
  • Kentucky offered Miles a scholarship in early January 2026.
  • Auburn offered Miles back in January 2025.

The players

Jayden Miles

A 6-foot-2, 200-pound running back from Baton Rouge Catholic High School, ranked as the No. 31 running back and No. 13 prospect in Louisiana for the class of 2027.

Lane Kiffin

The new head coach of the LSU Tigers football team.

Will Stein

The new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats football team.

Alex Golesh

The head coach of the Auburn Tigers football team.

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What’s next

Miles is expected to make his college decision in the coming months, with his commitment potentially coming before the start of his senior season.

The takeaway

As one of the top running back recruits in the 2027 class, Jayden Miles' college decision will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. His final six schools represent a mix of regional powers and national title contenders, underscoring the widespread interest in the talented Louisiana prospect.