LSU added another piece to its 2027 recruiting class on the July 4th holiday weekend, landing a flip from Texas in four-star safety Greedy James.
James had been committed to the Longhorns since December 3, 2025, but he’s now headed to LSU instead. The New Orleans native plays his high school football at Manvel, which is 26 miles from Houston, and LSU could use him at either safety or cornerback.
With James in the fold, LSU’s 2027 class now sits at 15 commits. On3 has the Tigers ranked No. 11 nationally.
LSU is still pushing for more movement on the recruiting trail, too. Lane Kiffin and LSU are trying to flip another LSU commit, with five-star Brother Martin wide receiver committed to Texas as the target the Tigers are trying to pull back.
Here’s LSU’s 2027 class according to Rivals industry rankings:
5-star TE Ahmad Hudson, Ruston, LA
4-star EDGE Chris Whitehead, Chesterfield (Lloyd C. Byrd), VA
4-star EDGE K.J. Green, Stone Mountain (Stephenson), GA.
4-star QB Peyton Houston, Shreveport (Evangel), LA
4-star OL Terrance Smith, Lansdale (Lansdale Catholic), PA
4-star RB Tre Segarra, Duncan (Byrnes), SC
4-star RB Trey Martin Winnsboro (Franklin Parish), LA
4-star ATH Braylon Calais, Cecilia, LA
4-star WR Ah’Mari Stevens, Fort Lauderdale (Chaminade-Madonna Prep), FL
4-star WR Cade Cooper, Garnet Valley (Malvern Prep), PA
4-star CB Greedy James, Manvel, TX
3-star WR Gary Burney, Jr., Bossier City (Parkway), LA
3-star RB Brennen Lacey, Frisco, TX
3-star OT Amaziah Siale, Kapaa (Mission Viejo), HI
3-star CB Markez Davis, Opelousas (Northwest), LA
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