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LSU's 2027 class secured nine verbal pledges this June, propelling the Tigers to the No. 10 spot in the Rivals industry rankings. The haul includes two five‑star recruits and five players from Louisiana's 'Boot' region.
Chris Whitehead, a 6‑foot‑4, 230‑pound defensive end from Virginia, announced his pledge to LSU on Tuesday, choosing the SEC powerhouse over South Carolina, Virginia Tech and Ohio State. The commitment propels LSU’s 2027 class to a top‑ten national ranking.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin added two high‑profile pledges in the 2027 recruiting cycle, highlighted by five‑star edge rusher Chris Whitehead and versatile playmaker K.J. Green, both of whom chose the Tigers over powerhouse programs.
In the past week, a wave of blue‑chip recruits announced their college choices, from K.J. Green to Cooper Ohnmacht, sending shockwaves through the football recruiting landscape and elevating their future programs in the national rankings.
Five‑star edge rusher K.J. Green announced his decision to join LSU, choosing the Tigers over a slate of powerhouse programs that included Alabama, Georgia, Texas and Oregon. The commitment lifts LSU’s 2027 class into the top‑50 nationally and adds to a growing wave of high‑profile recruits.