Lane Kiffin Hits the Ground Running at LSU, Eyes Major Recruiting Flips Ahead of Early Signing Period
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin landed in Baton Rouge roughly an hour ago.
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) December 1, 2025
Now, he’s already hitting the recruiting trail after an in-person meeting with the No. 1 prospect in America: Lamar Brown.
The 5-star LSU commit will sign with the Tigers on Wednesday.
It’s coming together. pic.twitter.com/gxRt3RdO40
Lane Kiffin didn’t waste a second. Less than 24 hours after officially stepping into his new role as LSU’s head coach, he’s already deep into reshaping the Tigers’ recruiting landscape-and he’s doing it with the kind of urgency and calculated aggression that’s become his calling card.
Kiffin made headlines with a stunning departure from Ole Miss, leaving behind an 11-1 season and a locked-in College Football Playoff berth. But in Baton Rouge, the focus isn’t on what he left behind-it’s on what he’s building. And the early signs point to a recruiting sprint that could reshape LSU’s 2026 class in a matter of days.
First Stop: The No. 1 Player in the Country
The moment Kiffin walked into the LSU Football Operations Building on Sunday evening, he made a beeline for Lamar Brown-the top-ranked prospect in the nation. Brown, a five-star standout from Baton Rouge’s University Lab, is LSU’s crown jewel in the 2026 recruiting class and is expected to sign during this week’s Early Signing Period. Kiffin’s in-person meeting with the elite defensive talent was a clear statement: LSU’s new era is starting with its biggest name locked in.
Brayden Allen Reopens His Recruitment
But Brown isn’t the only major prospect Kiffin is targeting. Lafayette native Brayden Allen, one of Louisiana’s top wide receivers, quietly made his way to Baton Rouge on Sunday night for a visit with Kiffin and the new LSU staff.
Allen had originally committed to Tulane before flipping to Oklahoma back in October. But now, after this under-the-radar visit, Allen has officially decommitted from the Sooners-opening the door for LSU to make a late push.
Allen is coming off a monster junior season, racking up 55 catches for 1,155 yards and 10 touchdowns. His stock has been rising fast, and with LSU trending upward in his recruitment, the Tigers could be in prime position to land one of the state’s most explosive playmakers.
Tight End Flip Watch: JC Anderson
Another name to watch is JC Anderson, a four-star tight end out of Mt. Zion High School in Decatur, Illinois.
Anderson committed to Kiffin and Ole Miss back in July, picking the Rebels over Auburn and Illinois. But now that Kiffin’s in Baton Rouge, the 6-foot-6, 230-pounder is firmly on LSU’s radar.
BREAKING: Four-Star WR Brayden Allen has Decommitted from Oklahoma, he tells me for @rivals ⁰⁰The 6’1 185 WR from Lafayette, LA had been Committed to the Sooners since October⁰⁰He currently holds a total of 22 Offers⁰⁰https://t.co/4M97I5GvpK pic.twitter.com/V1QXFhh3Ez
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2025
Anderson is a true two-way talent. On offense, he posted 47 receptions for 535 yards and seven touchdowns.
On defense, he added 52 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and an interception during his junior campaign. Sources indicate that Kiffin and his staff are actively working to flip Anderson from Ole Miss, though the Rebels are still staying in contact as the Early Signing Period approaches.
Corey Barber Back on the Market
Meanwhile, another former Ole Miss commit is back in play. Four-star wide receiver Corey Barber out of Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama, announced Sunday night that he’s reopened his recruitment. Barber, a top-50 receiver in the 2026 cycle, had committed to the Rebels in May over offers from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and others.
Barber’s recruitment has been a high-profile one, with blue-blood programs circling from the start. Now that he’s back on the market, LSU is keeping a close eye on the 6-foot-1, 185-pound playmaker. While several schools remain in the mix, the Tigers are expected to be a serious contender as the Early Signing Period draws near.
The Bottom Line
Lane Kiffin is wasting no time making his presence felt in Baton Rouge. With less than 72 hours until the Early Signing Period opens, he’s already meeting with top-tier talent, targeting key flips, and positioning LSU to make a splash in the 2026 class.
It’s early, but the message is clear: Kiffin didn’t come to LSU to ease into anything. He came to compete-and the recruiting trail is already heating up.