Elite LSU Football Quarterback Commit Receives Prestigious Honor Amid Meteoric Rise

Shreveport (La.) Evangel Christian four-star quarterback Peyton Houston earns invite to Elite 11 Finals after standout performance at regionals.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:18pm

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Peyton Houston, a four-star quarterback committed to the LSU Tigers, has been invited to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles this summer after impressing at the Elite 11 Regionals in New Orleans. Houston, who is ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in Louisiana, has put up eye-popping numbers over the past two seasons, throwing for over 8,300 yards and 80 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,632 yards and 19 scores.

Why it matters

Houston's invitation to the Elite 11 Finals is a testament to his rapid rise as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. The Elite 11 is considered one of the premier quarterback competitions in the country, and Houston's inclusion further solidifies his status as a priority target for the LSU coaching staff as they look to build a championship-caliber roster.

The details

Houston, a 5-foot-10, 202-pound dual-threat quarterback, committed to the LSU Tigers last fall over offers from USC, Texas, and Oklahoma. As a sophomore in 2024, he completed 70% of his passes for 4,480 yards and 38 touchdowns, while also rushing for 690 yards and seven scores. He followed that up with another impressive junior season, throwing for 8,330 yards and 80 touchdowns in just 25 varsity games.

  • Houston made his way down to New Orleans on Saturday for the Elite 11 Regionals.
  • He has been invited to the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles this summer.

The players

Peyton Houston

A four-star quarterback committed to the LSU Tigers, ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in Louisiana.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, who has made keeping Houston committed to the program a priority.

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What’s next

Houston continues navigating a pivotal offseason in the Bayou State where all eyes are the coveted signal-caller's development with the LSU Tigers keeping a foot on the gas in order to keep him committed to the hometown program.

The takeaway

Peyton Houston's invitation to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals is a testament to his meteoric rise as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. His continued development and commitment to LSU will be crucial as the Tigers look to build a championship-caliber roster under new head coach Lane Kiffin.