LSU Football Surging for Elite Notre Dame Target Sesay

Four-star edge rusher Abraham Sesay continues evaluating contenders with Lane Kiffin and LSU building momentum after recent visit.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:52pm

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Downington (Penn.) four-star edge rusher Abraham Sesay, a top-50 recruit in the 2027 class, is being heavily recruited by programs across the country. After a recent visit to Baton Rouge, LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin have emerged as a serious contender, joining the likes of Notre Dame, Miami, Penn State, and others in the race for Sesay's commitment.

Why it matters

Sesay is a highly coveted prospect, ranked as a top-5 edge rusher nationally. Landing elite defensive talent like Sesay would be a major coup for Kiffin and the LSU program as they look to build a championship-caliber roster.

The details

Sesay, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound prospect, visited LSU this past weekend, getting a chance to tour Tiger Stadium and interact with the coaching staff, including defensive line coach Sterling Lucas. The trip has helped LSU surge in Sesay's recruitment, with the Tigers now considered a top contender along with Notre Dame, South Carolina, Miami, and Florida State.

  • Sesay visited LSU this past weekend (April 5, 2026).
  • Sesay is expected to schedule official visits to top contenders this summer.

The players

Abraham Sesay

A four-star edge rusher from Downington, Pennsylvania, ranked as a top-50 overall prospect and top-5 EDGE in the 2027 recruiting class.

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach at LSU, leading the Tigers' efforts to land Sesay.

Sterling Lucas

The defensive line coach at LSU, who has been spearheading the recruitment of Sesay.

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What’s next

Sesay is expected to schedule official visits to his top contenders, including LSU, this summer as he nears a decision on his college commitment.

The takeaway

LSU has emerged as a serious player in the recruitment of elite edge rusher Abraham Sesay, showing the program's ability to compete with blue-blood programs like Notre Dame for top defensive talent under head coach Lane Kiffin.