Tag: 2026 Football Recruiting

LSU offers 2026 defensive lineman from Monroe, Louisiana

LSU is a 79% favorite to land Dylan Berymon per On3.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to Monroe, Louisiana, to extend an offer to a talented defensive lineman from the 2026 recruiting class.

[autotag]Dylan Berymon[/autotag] is a 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive lineman who plays for Ouachita Parish High School. The Ouachita Parish Lions finished the 3-8 with a loss to St. Amant in the first round of the playoffs.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Berymon at this time but LSU is a 79% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Berymon plays defensive tackle for the Lions and he is a menace to opposing quarterbacks and running backs.

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Four-star 2026 QB details his ‘awesome’ visit to Gainesville

Florida Gators football hosted a 4-star quarterback over the weekend, who was elated and summarized the trip as “awesome.”

Florida Gators football welcomed a highly sought-after quarterback to campus over the weekend and it’s needless to say that the prospect was satisfied with his return to UF’s campus.

Four-star quarterback recruit [autotag]Will Griffin[/autotag] returned to Gainesville over the weekend after the Florida coaching staff paid several visits to Jesuit High School in Tampa. Griffin detailed his trip with Swamp247 and summarized the trip as “awesome.”

Also in tow with Griffin was five-star prospect DJ Lagway.

“It was awesome,” Griffin said. “I shadowed with DJ (Lagway). I think it was a great opportunity. I think people should do it no matter what college it is. Just happened to be Florida for me. I was with him all day.”

Griffin said he and Lagway watched team workouts before treating themselves to Metro Diner. The pair of quarterbacks then met with one of the football program’s tutors, who toured with Griffin during one of his previous visits.

Then it was time for a film session with Florida quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara, Griffin also had the pleasure to cross paths with head coach Billy Napier.

“We went back and I talked with Coach (Ryan) O’Hara in a film study for about an hour. He showed me how they run their entire offense and he pulled up my video and showed me some of things I do is similar to what they do and I’d be a great fit.”

“I met with Coach Napier for an hour as well,” Griffin said. “I feel every time I talk to Coach Napier it becomes more easy. You feel more comfortable and the conversations expand a lot. It’s always great to talk to him.”

Building the relationship between head coach and potential future starting quarterback is crucial, especially with numerous top-programs pursuing the same recruit.

Griffin is being recruited by the likes of Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Florida State and Georgia. It’s no surprise considering how well-rated the prospect is.

The high school sophomore is ranked No. 59 overall, according to 247Sports, and is the No. 4 quarterback in the class of 2026.

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LSU offers 2026 4-star athlete from Matthews, North Carolina

It looks like the Tigers will have to fend off NC State to land Thomas Davis Jr.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to the East Coast to extend an offer to one of the best athletes in the 2026 recruiting class. The Tigers will have to fight off the NC State Wolfpack if they want to land him.

[autotag]Thomas Davis Jr.[/autotag] is a 6-foot-2, 205-pound, four-star athlete from Matthews, North Carolina, where he plays for Weddington High School. The Weddington Warriors finished the 2023 season 14-2 with a win over Hoggard in the 4A state championship game.

There are no crystal ball projections at this time but NC State is a 52% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Davis Jr. can play multiple positions and be productive.

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LSU offers 2026 EDGE from St. Louis

Kansas State is a 30% favorite to land Titan Davis per On3.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to St. Louis to extend an offer to another EDGE rusher in the 2026 recruiting class. The Tigers will have to fight Kansas State for the recruit.

[autotag]Titan Davis[/autotag] is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound edge rusher from Saint Louis, Missouri, where he plays for DeSmet Jesuit. The DeSmet Jesuit Spartans finished the 2023 season 10-2 with a loss to Christian Brothers in the Class 6 state semifinals.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Davis at this time but Kansas State is a 30% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Davis is a powerful guy who can play as an EDGE or as a defensive tackle.

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LSU offers 2026 4-star EDGE from Durant, Oklahoma

There are no Crystal Ball projections at this time for Colton Yarbrough.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting class took a trip to Durant, Oklahoma, and found a four-star EDGE rusher who is currently projected to go to Vanderbilt.

[autotag]Colton Yarbrough[/autotag] is a 6-foot-5, 220-pound, four-star EDGE rusher who plays for Durant High School. The Durant Lions finished the 2023 season with a 5-5 record after a loss to Del City in their final game of the season.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections at this time for Yarbrough but Vanderbilt is a 53% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Yarbrough is a power edge rusher who uses his strength to get into the backfield.

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Class of 2026 QB target impressed after Florida visit

Florida is eyeing an in-state quarterback from the class of 2026, and things are going well after a junior day visit.

The Florida Gators presented Tampa Bay Tech quarterback [autotag]Logan Rogers[/autotag] with a scholarship offer over the summer, and the sophomore signal-caller hasn’t shied away from visiting The Swamp since.

His most recent visit came at the beginning of the month, when Florida hosted its first junior day of the cycle, according to 247Sports. Rogers spent time with coaches and players, seeing more of the school than ever before. A meeting with head coach Billy Napier went a long way for him.

“I walked into the room and he knew everyone’s names, and just remembered every little thing about past conversations we’ve had,” Rogers told 247Sports. “That was cool. Made it feel like talking to someone that is family. I liked getting to catch up with him.”

When asked where Florida stands in his recruitment, Rogers said the Gators were “way up there.” Appalachian State and Florida A&M are the other two programs pursuing him.

Rogers hasn’t received a rating from any major service yet, but him still being a sophomore might explain that. He should receive a professional evaluation at some point, but his Hudl film is all there is to work off of for now.

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LSU offers 2026 5-star wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Florida State Seminoles are a 25% favorite to land Jabari Brady, per On3.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff ventured into Florida to extend a scholarship offer to the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class.

[autotag]Jabari Brady[/autotag] is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound, five-star wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he plays for Chaminade-Madonna Prep. Last season, Brady played for the Monarch Knights who finished the season 11-3 with a loss to Mandarin the the 4M state semifinals.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Brady but the Florida State Seminoles are a 25% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Brady is an insanely talented prospect who makes the game of football look easy.

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LSU offers 2026 offensive tackle from Prosper, Texas

SMU is a 49% favorite to land Zaden Krempin per On3.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his staff have ventured back into the Lone Star state as the Tigers look to beef up the offensive line in the 2026 recruiting class.

[autotag]Zaden Krempin[/autotag] is a 6-foot-5, 255-pound offensive tackle from Prosper, Texas where he plays for Prosper High School. The Prosper Eagles finished the 2023 season 11-2 with a loss to North Crowley in the third round of the 6A D1 UIL Playoffs.

There are no Crystal Ball projections for Krempin at this time but SMU is a 49% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Krempin has great footwork and great hands as he protects his Quarterback’s blindside.

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LSU offers 2026 safety from Gulf Shores, Alabama

Brian Kelly ventured to the Alabama coast to find a talented safety who could make a difference in Baton Rouge.

Brian Kelly ventured to the Alabama coast to find a talented safety who could make a difference in Baton Rouge in a couple of years. He will have to fight Hugh Freeze for him, though.

[autotag]JaMichael Garrett[/autotag] is a six-foot-two, 200-pound safety from Gulf Shores, Alabama where he plays for Gulf Shores High School. The Gulf Shores Dolphins finished the 2023 season 15-0 and they won the 5A State Championship.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Garrett at this time but the Auburn Tigers are a 63% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Garrett is projected to be a defensive back at the next level but he works as a linebacker for the Dolphins.

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LSU offers 2026 offensive lineman from Flower Mound, Texas

Brian Kelly is looking for offensive linemen in the 2026 recruiting class.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is looking for linemen in the 2026 recruiting class. That search led him to Flower Mound, Texas, where he found a big interior offensive lineman who might be able to make a difference in Baton Rouge.

[autotag]Drew Evers [/autotag]is a 6-foot-4, 282-pound interior offensive lineman who plays for Flower Mound High School. The Flower Mound Jaguars finished the 2023 season 5-5 and they failed to make the playoffs.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Evers at this time and Oklahoma is a 42% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Evers is a mauler. He is as strong as an ox.

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