LSU football’s stellar 2025 transfer portal class has helped them stack numerous recruiting victories. However, the Tigers secured a significant recruitment victory in 2026.
A gifted four-star 2026 wide receiver is being kept from attending Texas A&M, Alabama, and other rival schools by LSU.
On Saturday, Kenny Darby of Bossier City, Louisiana’s Airline High School told Hayes Fawcett of On3.com that he had stopped recruiting and had decided to attend LSU. In November, Darby first made a verbal commitment to the Tigers.
On3.com, however, reports that Alabama paid him a visit on the grounds of his high school on Wednesday. The other big offer he received from the SEC was from Texas A&M.
Darby switched to LSU after first committing to Mississippi State in June 2024. Darby intends to play in Baton Rouge even though ‘Bama, Texas A&M, and other SEC schools continue to show interest. Darby informed Fawcett, “LSU is the best fit for me, and the best in the boot stay in the boot.”
On Saturday, Kenny Darby of Bossier City, Louisiana’s Airline High School told Hayes Fawcett of On3.com that he had stopped recruiting and had decided to attend LSU. In November, Darby first made a verbal commitment to the Tigers.
On3.com, however, reports that Alabama paid him a visit on the grounds of his high school on Wednesday.
The other big offer he received from the SEC was from Texas A&M.
Darby switched to LSU after first committing to Mississippi State in June 2024. Darby intends to play in Baton Rouge even though ‘Bama, Texas A&M, and other SEC schools continue to show interest. Darby informed Fawcett, “LSU is the best fit for me, and the best in the boot stay in the boot.
” Additionally, this implies that LSU and head coach Brian Kelly have secured a significant local
Kelly and LSU are still in the running for Louisiana’s top overall talent, University Lab High’s Lamar Brown, a native of Baton Rouge. According to 247Sports, the 6-foot-4, 275-pound player is “warm” on LSU. Brown is ranked as the Class of 2026’s top inside offensive lineman. Lorenzo J.
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