LSU Football Adds Two ELITE Pieces to the 2027 Class and One for 2028 | Is Easton Royal Next for Kiffin?

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are on an absolute recruiting tear, officially landing a pair of dominant brothers from Virginia to fortify both the 2027 and 2028 classes. 5-star edge rusher Chris Whitehead committed to LSU's 2027 class, followed just hours later by his younger brother, 3-star offensive tackle Isaiah Whitehead, who became LSU's very first commit for the 2028 cycle. Along with the 2027 addition of 4-star interior offensive lineman Terrance Smith earlier in the week, Kiffin has added massive elite pieces to the future of the program.The next mega-target firmly on "flip watch" for LSU is 5-star wide receiver Easton Royal, but Lane Kiffin is fighting to flip him to LSU, not Ole Miss. Kiffin left Ole Miss to take the LSU head coaching job, and he has placed a full-court press on Royal, who is a Louisiana native from New Orleans. LSU's Massive June Recruiting Haul: LSU has picked up immense momentum, securing 10 commitments in June alone: Chris Whitehead (2027 Class): A consensus 5-star edge rusher from Chesterfield, VA. He is ranked as the No. 1 overall player in Virginia and chose the Tigers over Ohio State and South Carolina.Terrance Smith (2027 Class): A highly-coveted 4-star interior offensive lineman standing at 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, strengthening Kiffin’s protection pocket.Isaiah Whitehead (2028 Class): A 6-foot-4, 325-pound offensive tackle. He locked in his spot with LSU right after his older brother, turning down offers from Georgia, Florida State, and Tennessee to become Kiffin's foundational 2028 pledge. Is Easton Royal Next for Kiffin?The buzz around 5-star wide receiver Easton Royal—the No. 1 wideout in the country—is reaching a boiling point, but the battle lines have changed:The Standings: Royal has officially narrowed his focus down to a final three: Texas Longhorns (where he is verbally committed), LSU, and Florida.Ole Miss Eliminated: Royal recently canceled his scheduled official visits to Ole Miss and Tennessee, completely taking the Rebels out of the running.The LSU Push: Because Royal committed to Texas just one day before Kiffin took over in Baton Rouge, Kiffin has made keeping the in-state superstar home his top priority. Royal visited LSU on May 29, admitting the atmosphere made him "want to suit up right in that moment and run into Death Valley."While Texas still holds his baseline pledge, Kiffin's recruiting momentum has LSU positioned as a major threat to pull off the ultimate flip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.