While the transfer portal is dominating headlines, LSU made a splash from the high school ranks.
Jaiden Bryant, a four-star edge rusher from South Carolina, pledged to the Tigers. Bryant is the No. 1 edge in the class of 2027 according to Rivals. He’s 6-foot-4 and 240 lbs.
BREAKING: Elite 2027 EDGE Jaiden Bryant has Committed to LSU, he tells me for @Rivals⁰⁰The 6’4 255 EDGE from Irmo, SC chose the Tigers over South Carolina, Georgia, Miami and Alabama
He’s the No. 1 EDGE in the ’27 Class (per Rivals)⁰⁰“Lane Train”https://t.co/kJKNoMSxHK pic.twitter.com/FhAKpHEPMw
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 3, 2026
Bryant is the first big get for new LSU defensive line coach Sterling Lucas who recruited Bryant at South Carolina. Now both are part of the future at LSU.
Bryant is LSU’s second commitment to the 2027 class joining Peyton Houston, the quarterback from Evangel.
