Tupelo Linebacker Buchanan Draws Interest from LSU, Other Top Programs

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Tupelo (Miss.) four-star linebacker Kaiden Buchanan has blossomed into one of America's fastest-rising defensive prospects, drawing interest from a host of top college football programs including Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers. The 6-foot, 215-pound Buchanan is the No. 4 rated linebacker in the 2028 recruiting cycle after a standout sophomore season in which he recorded 75 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks.

Why it matters

Buchanan's rapid rise has made him one of the most coveted defensive recruits in the country, with schools like Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio State all vying for his commitment. His recruitment will be a closely watched storyline as LSU and other top programs look to land one of the elite defensive prospects in the 2028 class.

The details

Buchanan has already secured offers from a host of major programs, including Ole Miss, Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida State, and Tennessee. He has a busy schedule of unofficial visits lined up this spring, with plans to check out schools like Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Miami, Tulane, LSU, Kentucky, Georgia, and Texas.

• Buchanan recorded 75 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks during his standout sophomore season.
• Buchanan is scheduled to visit LSU on April 4.

What’s next

Buchanan has a busy schedule of unofficial visits lined up this spring, with plans to check out schools like Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Miami, Tulane, LSU, Kentucky, Georgia, and Texas.