LSU Football Gains Momentum for Top Texas Cornerback

McKinney Lewisville four-star Taelyn Mayo visits Baton Rouge as LSU battles for his commitment

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:33pm

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McKinney (Tex.) Lewisville four-star cornerback Taelyn Mayo made an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge this past weekend, as LSU looks to build momentum in his recruitment. Mayo is the No. 4 rated cornerback in the 2027 class, with SEC schools fighting for his commitment.

Why it matters

Securing a commitment from Mayo would be a major recruiting win for LSU, as they look to bolster their secondary with a tall, physical cornerback in the mold of what defensive backs coach Corey Raymond targets. Mayo's recruitment has become a battle between several top programs in the region.

The details

The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Mayo is considered one of the top defensive back prospects in the country. He was joined on his LSU visit by several other highly-touted 2027 recruits, as the Tigers look to make a strong impression this offseason. LSU is working to close the gap with schools like Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M who are also heavily pursuing Mayo.

  • Mayo visited LSU this past weekend (March 29, 2026)
  • He plans to return to Baton Rouge soon

The players

Taelyn Mayo

A four-star cornerback from McKinney Lewisville High School in Texas, ranked as the No. 4 cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class.

Corey Raymond

The defensive backs coach for the LSU Tigers, known for recruiting and developing elite secondary talent.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, leading the program's efforts to land top recruits like Mayo.

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What they’re saying

“Had a great time at @LSUfootball loved being down here, Thank you @CoachCRaymond @Lane_Kiffin for having me Will be back soon 💯‼️‼️”

— Taelyn Mayo

“LSU is just different! It was a great visit overall, and I was excited to see the culture Coach Kiffin has created. There was great energy at practice, and it had a different feel in how they went about things.”

— Anthony Sweeney, Five-star edge rusher

What’s next

Mayo plans to return to Baton Rouge soon as LSU continues its push to land the top Texas cornerback.

The takeaway

Securing a commitment from Mayo would be a major recruiting victory for LSU, as they look to build a secondary that can compete with the top programs in the SEC.