ESPN Ranks The Top 25 College Football Recruiting Classes For 2027

ESPN Recruiting Analyst Craig Haubert updated his Top 25 College Football Recruiting Classes for 2027 and slotted LSU at No.16.

Texas A&M currently sits at No. 1, followed by Notre Dame, Texas, Oregon and Oklahoma to round out the Top-5.

Here's what Haubert had to say about LSU:

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16. LSU Tigers
Previous ranking: 15

SC Next 300 commits: 8
Top offensive prospect: TE Ahmad Hudson
Top defensive prospect: DE K.J. Green

Lane Kiffin made a splash via the transfer portal once taking over at LSU, and now with a full cycle to work with, he is flexing the Tigers' recruiting muscles. Maintaining a dominant presence with in-state talent is a key, and they have secured commitments from several of the state's top prospects, including TE Ahmad Hudson, a two-sport athlete who also held offers in basketball and is a candidate to play both sports in college. As a tight end, he offers a wide catch radius and can be a red zone weapon but also has experience working in line. The Tigers seemed to have several options in state or with ties to the program at QB, and Kiffin has stuck with Peyton Houston, who was already in the class. A top-five prospect in Louisiana, he has shown to be a competitive player with good arm strength, mechanics and footwork. Taking over a program that was last in the SEC in rushing, Kiffin is restocking the running back room with multiple four-star commitments at the position.

Offense defined the class early on, but the Tigers have reached outside the state for some disruptive defensive linemen. K.J. Green, out of Georgia, has a bit of a slight build but is fearless and will not hesitate to take reps anywhere along the defensive front, bringing good quickness and flexibility. Chris Whitehead, out of Virginia, has more prototypical measurables, possesses a violent first step and uses his hands well.

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ESPN's Top 25 CFB Recruiting Classes For 2027:
1. Texas A&M
2. Notre Dame
3. Texas
4. Oregon
5. Oklahoma
6. Ohio State
7. Florida
8. Miami
9. Auburn
10. Texas Tech
11. Michigan
12. Nebraska
13. Clemson
14. UCLA
15. Georgia
16. LSU Tigers
17. Ole Miss
18. USC
19. Virginia Tech
20. Georgia Tech
21. California
22. Washington
23. Kentucky
24. Tennessee
25. Wisconsin