LSU Flips Another Ole Miss Commit as Recruiting Battle Heats Up Before Signing Day
LSU isn’t waiting for signing day to make noise. With less than 24 hours before the early signing period officially kicks off, the Tigers are on the offensive-flipping their second Ole Miss commit of the day in three-star offensive lineman Ryan Miret.
Miret, a Miami native, becomes the 14th commit in LSU’s 2026 class. And while he may not carry a blue-chip label, his résumé speaks volumes.
A converted defensive lineman and a heavyweight wrestling gold medalist, Miret brings a rare blend of toughness and athleticism to the trenches. His commitment is another sign that LSU is looking for more than just stars-they’re targeting competitors.
“I’m extremely proud of myself to have the honor of being selected to play in this game,” Miret said of his invitation to the Navy All-American Bowl. “It means everything to be playing in the All-American Bowl, and I look forward to when it’s time to go out and compete.”
That mindset fits right in with what LSU is building. Miret joins fellow offensive line commit Brysten Martinez, a four-star prospect, as part of a group that’s starting to take shape up front. And with Lane Kiffin now steering the ship in Baton Rouge, it’s clear the Tigers are going after players who can bring a physical edge to the program.
It’s been a chaotic day on the recruiting front for both LSU and Ole Miss, with commitments and decommitments flying in both directions. LSU lost three verbal pledges earlier in the day-offensive lineman Jalan Chapman, wide receiver Kenny Darby, and pass-catcher Kervin Johnson, who flipped to Ole Miss. But the Tigers have bounced back quickly, adding not only Miret but also four-star tight end JC Anderson.
Kiffin made it clear from day one that the Tigers weren’t here to play it safe-they’re here to build a top-tier class, and they’re moving with urgency.
“That is our number one focus right now-to sign the best class that we possibly can Wednesday,” Kiffin said. “We’re not reaching.
We’re not signing kids just because they’re from this school or that one. We’re going to sign the best players we can.”
Kiffin also hinted at the broader appeal LSU now has under his leadership, referencing the national interest he saw at his previous stop and how it’s only amplified now that he’s in Baton Rouge.
“When you put that with this stadium and with that logo,” he said, “it makes me want to get on the phone right now.”
And that’s exactly what LSU is doing-working the phones, flipping commits, and reshaping their class in real time. The early signing period hasn’t even started yet, but the Tigers are already one of the most active-and aggressive-programs in the country.
With momentum building and more moves expected before the ink dries, LSU’s 2026 class is far from finished. But one thing’s clear: the Tigers are making their presence felt, and they’re not backing down from the recruiting fight.