LSU Football Hunting No. 1 Playmakers as Lane Kiffin Chases Recruiting History

Kiffin and the Tigers are focused on landing top 2027 prospects like WR Easton Royal, CB Joshua Dobson, and IOL Albert Simien.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 4:23am

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Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers have shifted into overdrive this offseason on the recruiting trail in pursuit of the top prospects in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle. The program has already assembled the No. 1 Transfer Portal Class in America, and now Kiffin is zeroing in on landing elite high school recruits like five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, and five-star interior offensive lineman Albert Simien.

Why it matters

Kiffin's ability to recruit at a high level has been a major factor in his success as a head coach, and landing a historic 2027 class would cement LSU's status as a national powerhouse. The Tigers are looking to build off their strong transfer portal haul and reload with top-tier high school talent.

The details

Easton Royal, the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2027 class, is a top target for Kiffin and LSU, despite being committed to Texas. The Tigers are making a strong push to flip the 5-foot-11, 185-pound playmaker from New Orleans. Joshua Dobson, the No. 1 cornerback in the country, visited Baton Rouge last month, and LSU is emerging as the favorite to land the 6-foot-1, 175-pound prospect from North Carolina. Albert Simien, the No. 1 interior offensive lineman, has been a priority for Kiffin, who made an in-person visit to see the 6-foot-3, 265-pound junior from Louisiana.

  • Kiffin arrived in Baton Rouge and immediately assembled the No. 1 Transfer Portal Class in America.
  • Easton Royal had a standout sophomore campaign in 2024, earning Catholic League All-District First-Team honors.
  • Joshua Dobson visited LSU last month as the Tigers make a strong push for the top cornerback in the 2027 class.
  • Kiffin made an in-person visit to see Albert Simien, the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the 2027 class, on Wednesday.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach of the LSU Tigers who has shifted the program into overdrive on the recruiting trail in pursuit of top prospects in the 2027 class.

Easton Royal

A five-star wide receiver from New Orleans who is the No. 1 ranked player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

Joshua Dobson

A five-star cornerback from North Carolina who is the No. 1 ranked player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

Albert Simien

A five-star interior offensive lineman from Louisiana who is the No. 1 ranked player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

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What’s next

The LSU Tigers will continue their aggressive pursuit of Easton Royal, Joshua Dobson, and Albert Simien as they look to assemble a historic 2027 recruiting class under Lane Kiffin's leadership.

The takeaway

Kiffin's relentless recruiting approach has already paid dividends for LSU, and the Tigers are now setting their sights on landing a star-studded 2027 class that could cement the program's status as a national powerhouse for years to come.