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Irmo (S.C.) four-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant has narrowed his focus to six schools with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers firmly in the race for his services.<\/p>\n
Bryant, the No. 1 edge rusher in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, comes in as a Top-50 overall prospect with the South Carolina native continuing to generate significant buzz following a standout junior campaign.<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder has reeled in a myriad of offers with the likes of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Clemson Tigers, among others, making up the double-digit scholarship list.<\/p>\n
As a sophomore in 2024, Bryant logged 94 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, 7 pass breakups and four forced fumbles where he blossomed into a national prospect with top schools extending scholarships.<\/p>\n
Now, he has found himself as the No. 1 EDGE in America with the LSU Tigers catching his eye after a recent staff hire. <\/p>\n The LSU program officially added defensive line coach Sterling Lucas to the staff in Baton Rouge last week with a formal announcement being made.<\/p>\n Kiffin and Co. poached Lucas from South Carolina where he was on Shane Beamer’s staff in Columbia – now making the move to the Bayou State.<\/p>\n Lucas has emerged as one of the Southeastern Conference”s top defensive assistants, but also ascended into an elite recruiter across his time on the college scene.<\/p>\n For Bryant, the top-ranked edge rusher in the nation, he had Lucas serve as his primary recruiter while at South Carolina.<\/p>\n Now, with Lucas joining the LSU Tigers staff, the program has emerged as the top school in his recruitment process. <\/p>\n #AGTG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JgdUya6f9T<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jaiden \u201cBoog\u201d Bryant \ud83e\udd8d (@jboog24_) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Bryant is down to six schools with the LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami Hurricanes, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies, and Clemson Tigers in the race. A commitment date is set for Jan. 3. <\/p>\n The LSU Tigers have been labeled as a school that is at the top of his list, but it’s set to be a battle across the final 24 hours with multiple schools pushing for his services.<\/p>\n LSU Football Wide Receiver, Oklahoma Transfer Labeled ‘Biggest Bust’ in Portal<\/a><\/p>\n Lane Kiffin Pulls Off Historic Recruiting Feat Amid First Month With LSU Football<\/a><\/p>\n Lane Kiffin Reveals How Nick Saban, Pete Carroll Influenced Decision to LSU Football<\/a><\/p>\n Follow Zack Nagy on Twitter:\u00a0<\/em>@znagy20\u00a0<\/em><\/u><\/a>and LSU Tigers On SI:\u00a0<\/em><\/em><\/u>@LSUTigersSI\u00a0<\/em><\/a>for all coverage surrounding the LSU Tigers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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