The transfer portal has become an effective way for college football coaches to fill gaps in their rosters immediately. However, growing a program through high school recruiting is still a major part of the sport. LSU currently has the No. 12 recruiting class in the country for 2026 according to 247Sports. Brian Kelly has never had a recruiting class outside the top-10 during his time at LSU.
Looking ahead to 2027, LSU is hoping to land one of the most dynamic athletes in the class. Things appear to be going well for Brian Kelly and his staff, as Rivals National Recruiting Analyst Sam Spiegelman has logged an expert prediction for LSU to land 4-star WR Braylon Calais and add him to the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.