LSU Football Recruiting: 5 Prospects LSU Can't Miss in 2027

Lane Kiffin and LSU have their sights set on the 2027 recruiting class after a strong transfer portal haul.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:23pm

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With the transfer portal in the rearview, LSU football is turning its attention to the 2027 high school recruiting class. Head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff held the 2026 class together despite being on the job for only a few days, and now they have a full cycle to shape the 2027 group. LSU finished 11th in Rivals' 2026 rankings, an impressive finish for a transition class, and the Tigers are well-positioned to finish in the top 10 next cycle. This article highlights five can't-miss prospects LSU must land to have a chance at the No. 1 overall class in 2027.

Why it matters

Recruiting top talent is crucial for LSU to compete at the highest level under new head coach Lane Kiffin. The Tigers need to capitalize on their momentum from the transfer portal and continue building a roster capable of contending for the College Football Playoff. Securing commitments from elite in-state prospects like Jayden Miles and Ahmad Hudson, as well as top national recruits like Caden Moss and Zyron Forstall, will be key to LSU's success in the 2027 cycle.

The details

The five prospects LSU can't miss in 2027 are: 1) Easton Royal, a five-star wide receiver from New Orleans who is currently committed to Texas but remains a top target for the Tigers; 2) Zyron Forstall, a five-star defensive end from IMG Academy in Florida who is the No. 1 EDGE rusher in the class; 3) Ahmad Hudson, a four-star tight end from Ruston, Louisiana, who is the top-ranked tight end in the 2027 class; 4) Caden Moss, a five-star offensive tackle from Mississippi who was previously recruited by Kiffin at Ole Miss; and 5) Jayden Miles, a four-star running back from Baton Rouge who is a top-10 player in Louisiana.

  • LSU head coach Lane Kiffin visited 2027 five-star wide receiver Easton Royal last week.
  • New LSU tight ends coach Joe Cox checked in on 2027 four-star tight end Ahmad Hudson, making a stop in Ruston, Louisiana, last week.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU football team.

Jayden Miles

A four-star running back in the 2027 recruiting class who plays high school football at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Caden Moss

A five-star offensive tackle in the 2027 recruiting class who is from Mississippi.

Ahmad Hudson

A four-star tight end in the 2027 recruiting class who is from Ruston, Louisiana, and is the top-ranked tight end in his class.

Zyron Forstall

A five-star defensive end in the 2027 recruiting class who was a New Orleans product before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida.

Easton Royal

A five-star wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class who is from New Orleans and is currently committed to Texas.

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What’s next

LSU will continue to recruit the five prospects aggressively, with the goal of landing commitments from as many of them as possible to build a top-ranked 2027 recruiting class.

The takeaway

Securing commitments from elite in-state prospects like Jayden Miles and Ahmad Hudson, as well as top national recruits like Caden Moss and Zyron Forstall, will be crucial for LSU to build a roster capable of competing for championships under new head coach Lane Kiffin. The Tigers can't afford to miss on these five can't-miss 2027 targets.