One of LSU football’s top recruiting targets in the 2026 cycle will announce his college decision on national television.
Lamar Brown, the No. 1 recruit in Louisiana, makes his announcement live at 12:15 PM CT on ESPN2 during SportsCenter. It will be televised from University High Laboratory’s campus in Baton Rouge, Brown’s high school.
Brown’s top four includes LSU, Texas A&M, Texas, and Miami. He took official visits to all four between May and June, but the Tigers and Aggies are considered the heavy favorites.
The five-star prospect, considered a two-way player by some outlets, is ranked the class’ top defensive lineman by 247Sports. While Brown possesses the talent to contribute on both sides, he expressed his desire to focus primarily on defense.
Brown is arguably LSU’s most important target in the cycle. Gaining a top-10 overall recruit from its own backyard will continue setting the standard for head coach Brian Kelly’s commitment to keeping the best homegrown talent in Louisiana.
Five of Louisiana’s top 10 prospects, per Rivals’ Industry Rankings, are already committed to the Tigers. Securing Brown’s pledge would undoubtedly give LSU much-needed momentum heading into fall camp.
