LSU just landed a big one.
Brayden Allen, a four-star wide receiver out of Lafayette Christian Academy, announced Tuesday that he’s committing to the Tigers. And make no mistake - this is a statement pickup for a program entering a new era under Lane Kiffin.
Allen ranks as the No. 13 prospect in Louisiana and the No. 60 wide receiver in the country, per the 247Sports Composite. He had previously been committed to Oklahoma, but that changed quickly after Kiffin was hired away from Ole Miss to take over in Baton Rouge. Allen decommitted from the Sooners on Sunday and didn’t waste much time before locking in with LSU.
The timing here matters. According to reports, Allen met with Kiffin at LSU’s football operations center shortly after the new head coach arrived in town. That face-to-face connection clearly made an impact, and it didn’t take long for Allen to flip his commitment.
At 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, Allen brings speed, agility, and a smooth route-running ability that fits right into the kind of offense Kiffin is known for - high tempo, vertical threats, and playmakers in space. He becomes the second wide receiver in LSU’s 2026 class, joining fellow four-star Jabari Mack. That duo gives the Tigers a strong foundation at the position moving forward.
But Allen wasn’t the only one to jump on board Tuesday. LSU also added two more names to its 2026 class: four-star tight end JC Anderson and three-star offensive lineman Ryan Miret, both of whom had previously been committed to Ole Miss. That’s three commitments in one day - all coming shortly after Kiffin’s hire - and it signals that the new staff isn’t wasting any time reshaping the roster.
Of course, it hasn’t been all additions for LSU. The Tigers have also seen some movement in the other direction, recently losing commitments from four-star wide receiver Kenny Darby, three-star wideout Kervin Johnson, and three-star offensive lineman Jalan Chapman. That kind of turnover isn’t unusual when a coaching change happens, but it does put added importance on the new staff’s ability to re-stock the pipeline quickly.
So far, they’re doing just that.
Brayden Allen’s commitment is more than just a win on the recruiting trail - it’s an early glimpse into how Lane Kiffin plans to build this program. He’s targeting high-upside skill players who can thrive in his offensive system, and he’s hitting the ground running with in-state talent. Allen fits that mold perfectly.
LSU fans should be excited. This is just the beginning.