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LSU Football Surging for Fast-Rising Oregon Ducks, Nebraska Cornhuskers Target
Philadelphia linebacker Brandon Lockley Jr. has emerged as a priority recruit for the LSU Tigers, who have locked in an official visit with the coveted defender.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:05pm
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Philadelphia (Penn.) St. Joseph's Prep School four-star linebacker Brandon Lockley Jr. has emerged as a priority target for Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder has earned offers from several top programs, including Nebraska, Penn State, Oregon, Alabama, and Michigan. LSU has now locked in an official visit with Lockley as they look to bolster their 2027 recruiting class. Additionally, Ridgeland (S.C.) Bluffton four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson has set a pair of visits to Baton Rouge this offseason, with the LSU Tigers aggressively pursuing the coveted pass-catcher.
Why it matters
Landing top recruits like Lockley and Patterson is crucial for LSU as they look to build on their recent success and compete for championships in the coming years. Securing official visits with these highly sought-after prospects gives the Tigers a chance to showcase their program and sell their vision for the future.
The details
Lockley has emerged as a priority target for LSU, with defensive coordinator Blake Baker locking in an official visit with the fast-rising defensive prospect. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder holds offers from several top programs, including Nebraska, Penn State, Oregon, Alabama, and Michigan. Meanwhile, wide receiver Amare Patterson has also set a pair of visits to Baton Rouge, with the LSU Tigers aggressively pursuing the South Carolina native after offering him a scholarship in February.
- Lockley has now emerged as a priority target for the LSU Tigers with defensive coordinator Blake Baker locking in an official visit with the fast-rising defensive weapon, according to 247Sports.
- Patterson has locked in a pair of visits to Baton Rouge this offseason with Kiffin and the LSU Tigers remaining in pursuit of the coveted pass-catcher.
The players
Brandon Lockley Jr.
A four-star linebacker from Philadelphia (Penn.) St. Joseph's Prep School who has emerged as a priority target for the LSU Tigers.
Amare Patterson
A four-star wide receiver from Ridgeland (S.C.) Bluffton who has locked in a pair of visits to Baton Rouge this offseason, with the LSU Tigers aggressively pursuing the coveted pass-catcher.
Lane Kiffin
The head coach of the LSU Tigers, who is leading the program's pursuit of Lockley and Patterson.
Blake Baker
The defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers, who has locked in an official visit with Lockley.
What’s next
Lockley can be added to the list with his multi-day stay to the Bayou State now cemented. The LSU Tigers are also expected to host several other key visitors across the next three months as they look to bolster their 2027 recruiting class.
The takeaway
LSU's aggressive pursuit of top recruits like Lockley and Patterson underscores the program's commitment to building a championship-caliber roster. Securing official visits with these coveted prospects gives the Tigers a chance to showcase their program and sell their vision for the future, which could pay dividends on the recruiting trail.
