Lane Kiffin is making waves with his recruiting prowess, having secured the top transfer portal class in the nation last month. Now, he's setting his sights on bolstering LSU's future classes by targeting potential flips, including the highly coveted 2027 4-star wide receiver, Benny Easter Jr.
Easter is a hot commodity in the 2027 recruiting class, originally committing to Texas Tech on November 20. However, that hasn't deterred other powerhouse programs from vying for his talents. LSU finds itself in a competitive race alongside Ohio State, Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss.
Currently, Easter has scheduled spring visits to Ohio State, Texas Tech, Ole Miss, and Alabama, with LSU yet to secure a spot on his itinerary. He plans to visit Ohio State on May 29, Ole Miss on June 5, Texas Tech on June 12, and Alabama on June 19. It's crucial for Kiffin and the Tigers to get on that list if they want to remain contenders.
Easter's junior year at Summer Creek High School in Humble, TX was nothing short of spectacular, propelling him up 67 spots in Rivals' latest rankings. Standing at 6'2", Easter caught 89 passes for 1,309 yards and 19 touchdowns, performances that nearly earned him 5-star status.
Ranked as the No. 22 overall prospect and the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2027 Rivals300, Easter is clearly keeping his options open despite his commitment to Texas Tech. Kiffin and LSU have positioned themselves as strong contenders, but there's still plenty of room for them to make a compelling case and stand out in this competitive landscape.