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WATCH: Lamar Brown makes college decision, picks LSU over Texas A&M

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Lamar Brown (Photo: Shea Dixon, On3)

Lamar Brown, the No. 1 player in Louisiana on the Rivals Industry Recruiting Rankings for the 2026 class, is staying home for college, committing to LSU on Thursday afternoon.

It’s a massive win for LSU at U-High, with the Tigers adding the No. 1 athlete in America and a Top 10 overall prospect, regardless of position. Brown is commitment No. 15 for LSU Football’s Top 5 recruiting class for the current 2026 cycle. Brown joins Tristen Keys and Richard Anderson as the third 5-star commitment for the Tigers this cycle.

Watch Brown’s commitment here!

What pushed LSU above the rest when the dust settled from college visits and “Decision Day” arrived?

“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 National Recruiting Expert Sam Spiegelman of his decision to commit to LSU.

“Being a kid from the area, not everyone has the opportunity to stay home and play for the home team. 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.”

At 6-foot-4, 285 pounds, Brown could play offensive line or defensive line in college, though he has committed to the Tigers as a defensive end.

What is LSU getting in the No. 1 athlete in America?

Rivals National Recruiting Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power weighed in with his thoughts on the Top 10 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

“The rare prospect with five-star ability on either line of scrimmage is a true jumbo athlete,” Power said. “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.”

Stay tuned to The Bengal Tiger and Rivals for more on this breaking news as LSU reels in the No. 1 ranked prospect in the state of Louisiana.

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