LSU and Brian Kelly are heading toward an elite signing class for the 2026 recruiting cycle following Thursday's commitment from five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown -- a hometown product out of Baton Rouge and the top-ranked player nationally at his position.

LSU football's recruiting class is climbing the rankings after adding five-star Lamar Brown to the fold. Here's where the group stands now.

Brown has impressed throughout his high school career in Lousiana as a two-way star playing on both the offensive and defensive lines at University Lab. However, it appears LSU wants to utilize his pass rushing abilities at the collegiate level as the Tigers look to stop the best offenses in the SEC.