LSU’s 2027 recruiting class took a hit Thursday when three-star running back Brennen Lacey announced on X that he was backing off his verbal pledge to the Tigers.
Lacey, a Frisco, Texas, product, committed to LSU in June after taking an official visit to Baton Rouge. In his message, he directed the note to LSU running backs coach Kevin Smith and the rest of the staff, beginning with gratitude for the opportunity and the relationship built during the process.
“I want to begin by thanking you and the entire coaching staff at LSU for believing in me and giving me the incredible opportunity to play football at the next level. I am truly grateful for the time, energy and relationship we have built throughout my recruitment process,” He began.
He then made the change official.
“After a lot of thought, prayers, and deep conversations with my family, I have decided to withdraw my verbal commitment to LSU and reopen my recruitment,” Lacey wrote.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound back is rated by 247Sports.com as the No. 29 running back in the 2027 class and the No. 61 recruit in Texas. The composite rankings place him at No. 505 overall, No. 33 among running backs and No. 62 in Texas.
Even after Lacey’s decision, LSU still has two four-star running backs committed in the class. David Segarra, a 5-foot-10, 205-pound back from Byrnes High School in Duncan, South Carolina, is ranked No. 133 overall and No. 6 nationally at his position. Trey Martin, a 5-10, 202-pound product of Franklin Parish, is ranked No. 220 overall, No. 13 among running backs and No. 8 in Louisiana.
LSU’s class now stands at 15 commitments and is ranked No. 11 nationally.
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