Lamar Brown, a five-star defensive tackle and ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, has committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) over Texas A&M, Miami, and Texas. Brown's decision was announced at 1:15 PM ET on ESPN2, marking a major recruiting victory for LSU and head coach Brian Kelly. Brown, a native of Louisiana, cited the opportunity to stay close to home as a factor in his choice. If he maintains his No. 1 ranking in the ESPN 300, Brown will become LSU's first top-ranked signee since Leonard Fournette in 2014. The recruitment battle was closely contested, with Brown remaining undecided until shortly before his announcement, after extensive discussions with coaching staffs from LSU and Texas A&M. This commitment is regarded as one of the most significant of the Brian Kelly era at LSU.