Lane Kiffin hasn’t even had time to fully unpack in Baton Rouge, but he’s already making noise on the recruiting trail - and it’s the kind of noise that echoes loudly across the SEC.
Just hours into his new role as LSU’s head coach, Kiffin is reportedly working to flip not one, but two four-star wide receiver prospects to the Tigers. That’s right - the ink on his contract is barely dry, and he's already reshaping the future of LSU's offense.
Let’s start with Brayden Allen, a standout from Lafayette Christian Academy right in LSU’s backyard. Allen had been committed to Oklahoma until Sunday, but after his decommitment, recruiting insiders quickly began projecting a shift toward LSU. The Louisiana native is ranked No. 420 in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports Composite, and while that number might not jump off the page, Allen’s upside is what has programs like LSU - and previously Oklahoma - circling.
Then there’s Corey Barber, a dynamic receiver out of Clay-Chalkville High School in Pinson, Alabama. Barber also decommitted on Sunday, backing off his pledge to Ole Miss.
His decision wasn’t just about a change of scenery - it was about relationships. Barber cited his strong connection with George McDonald, the former Ole Miss wide receivers coach who followed Kiffin to LSU.
That bond could prove pivotal.
“I have been talking with Coach McDonald today. He is a great guy and we have a great relationship,” Barber told reporters. “LSU is now a school I have to consider.”
Barber is ranked No. 169 in the 2026 class and brings the kind of blend of size, speed, and polish that could make him an early contributor in Baton Rouge. If Allen is the local gem, Barber is the out-of-state prize - and Kiffin is clearly going after both.
This kind of aggressive recruiting push is vintage Kiffin. He’s long been known for his ability to connect with top talent and sell a vision - and it’s clear that vision is already resonating with young playmakers.
The Tigers’ 2026 class currently sits at No. 12 nationally according to 247Sports, and the possible additions of Allen and Barber would give LSU five wide receivers in the class. That’s not just building depth - that’s building a future aerial attack.
With the early signing period kicking off on December 3 and running through December 5, the clock is ticking. Most of LSU’s commits are expected to sign during that window, and if Kiffin can close on Allen and Barber before then, it would mark a statement start to his tenure.
One day in, and Lane Kiffin is already laying down recruiting roots in SEC territory. If this is how things begin, LSU fans might want to buckle up - it could be a wild, and wildly successful, ride.