Lane Kiffin's tenure at LSU is off to a roaring start, and it's not hard to see why the Tigers went all in to bring him to Baton Rouge. His knack for securing top talent, both from the high school ranks and through the transfer portal, has been nothing short of impressive.
But now, the Tigers might have a bit of a challenge on their hands with one of their prized recruits for the 2027 class. Jaiden Bryant, a highly-touted 5-star EDGE, is starting to explore his options, and LSU fans have reason to be a bit anxious. According to 247Sports, Bryant has lined up an official visit to Texas A&M and is in the process of scheduling trips to South Carolina and Miami.
Bryant's commitment to LSU back on January 3rd was a significant win for Kiffin and his newly assembled staff. However, the fact that Bryant, standing at 6-3 and 245 pounds, is reconsidering his options so soon is raising some eyebrows.
Hailing from Columbia, S.C., it's understandable why South Carolina and Shane Beamer are making a strong push. Meanwhile, Mike Elko at Texas A&M and Mario Cristobal at Miami are known for their recruiting prowess, making them formidable competitors in this recruiting battle.
Cristobal, in particular, has been associated with several high-profile recruits this cycle, with names like Mark Matthews and Nick Lennear already on the radar for the Hurricanes. The question now is whether Bryant might join that list, a scenario LSU is keen to avoid.
According to the 247Sports Composite, Bryant is not just any recruit. He's a 5-star talent, the No.
4 EDGE in the nation, the top player from South Carolina, and ranks 37th nationally for the 2027 class. With 23 offers already in hand and potentially more on the horizon, Bryant's recruitment is heating up.
While he remains committed to LSU for now, the Tigers will need to fend off some serious competition to keep him in their fold.