LSU ATH commit Lamar Brown named Rivals 5-star prospect

LSU had to work hard to keep Erwinville (La.) University Lab five-star athlete Lamar Brown home, but it managed to beat out Texas A&M in a tight race that concluded with a July 10 commitment.

Brown was originally recruited as an interior offensive lineman, but has expressed his desire to play on the defensive line at the next level. He’s locked in with the Tigers as a D-lineman and his stock is still on the rise ahead of his senior season.

The 6-foot-4, 285-pounder has been named a five-star recruit in the updated Rivals300 rankings. He now checks in as the No. 9 overall prospect, moving up nine spots. Brown is also the No. 1 ATH in the cycle.

LSU had the momentum in the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine for some time. Earlier in his recruitment, it looked like a no-brainer that Brown would stay on campus in Baton Rouge, but other contenders continued to emerge.

Texas A&M was always a threat and was named Brown’s leader at points in the fall, spring and summer. Miami and Texas were also in the mix, but the road eventually led Brown back to his backyard. Staying home ended up being a major factor in the five-star’s decision.

“Coming from the 225, to play in Baton Rouge, in the state of Louisiana, on a Saturday night in Death Valley with the city on my back … to have the chance to play there and win a national championship there would be great,” Brown told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman of his decision to commit to the Tigers.

“Being a kid from the area, not everyone has the opportunity to stay home and play for the home team,” he continued. “To have the chance to play for the home team, to be able to shine on Saturdays … it’s a dream and it means a lot for any Louisiana kid.”

Brown is one of three five-star commitments in the LSU class, alongside wide receiver Tristen Keys and defensive lineman Richard Anderson. The Tigers have the No. 6 class in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Scout’s Take on Lamar Brown

Rivals’ scouting and rankings team previously wrote this of Brown as a prospect:

“The rare prospect with five-star ability on either line of scrimmage. A true jumbo athlete. Measured in at around 6-foot-4, 285 pounds before his senior season. Has a plus length with arms around 34 inches. A mega athlete in the camp setting, posting some of the best testing numbers on the national camp circuit for a lineman. Lines up at right tackle and defensive end for his high school. Elite athleticism and movement skills show up on both sides of the ball. Fires off the snap from his right tackle position. Flashes outstanding twitch in pass protection and working to the second level. Can take defensive linemen for a ride once engaged. Shows disruptive ability as a big defensive end. Has the power to hold his ground and sift through the trash to make plays in the backfield.

…Can close quickly on the quarterback. Touts a strong background as a thrower in track and field, winning an indoor state title in the shot put (56-2.75 feet) and an outdoor gold medal in the discus (151-6 feet) as a junior. Enters his senior season more proven as an offensive lineman than defense on Friday nights. Would be the top interior offensive line prospect in the 2026 cycle if he wanted. Should be considered a high-upside, developmental defensive line prospect who will need to make strides in his overall technique as he gains more experience on that side of the ball.”