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Months of recruiting paid off for LSU football.
First-year head coach Lane Kiffin, defensive coordinator Blake Baker and the Tigers stayed on Karnell James and it finally worked as James announced his flip from Texas to LSU over the Fourth of July weekend.
James, the Manvel, Texas native and top 25 safety in the 2027 class, had been committed to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns since December.
CHRIS WHITEHEAD COMMITS TO LSU 5-star DE Chris Whitehead commits to Lane Kiffin, LSU football
The defensive back holds offers from all of the major college football programs and LSU beat out the rest of the schools for James' services.
With James now on board, LSU has the No. 11-rated class according to the 247Sports Composite, the highest the class has been under Kiffin. The Tigers now have 15 recruits as part of the LSU 2027 recruiting class.
National ranking: No. 282 / State ranking: No. 43 / Position ranking: No. 24
After months, James has decided to flip his commitment from Texas to LSU. James had been committed to the Longhorns since December but Kiffin, Blake Baker and the LSU staff continued to recruit the lanky safety.
National ranking: N/A / State ranking: No. 21 / Position ranking: No. 75
Lane Kiffin and company continue to recruit the state of Louisiana well and pull in Burney from Bossier City. Burney's mix of size and speed matches well with what the Tigers want to do under Kiffin.
National ranking: No. 31 / State ranking: No. 1 / Position ranking: No. 4
James Franklin and his staff at Virginia Tech were trying hard to not let the top player in Virginia leave the state, but Lane Kiffin and his LSU staff have earned the commitment from Whitehead as of now.
National ranking: No. 182 / State ranking: No. 6 / Position ranking: No. 12
It was believed that after LSU added two running backs to the 2027 class that Martin would head elsewhere. The four-star running back from Louisiana showed he's ready to embrace competition.
National ranking: No. 120 / State ranking: No. 2 / Position ranking: No. 7
Because of Segarra's soccer background, the 5-11, 210-pound tailback's footwork and agility is almost unmatched in the 2027 high school class. A top 10 running back in the country, LSU was able to steal Segarra out of South Carolina's backyard.
National ranking: No. 129 / State ranking: No. 7 / Position ranking: No. 14
Smith noted that he was eyeing a school he believed he could develop at his position, and that's why he chose LSU. Kiffin's offensive scheme has been a big selling point for an offensive-heavy 2027 recruiting class, thus far, and Smith said he wanted to play in Kiffin's offense.
National ranking: No. 515 / State ranking: No. 39 / Position ranking: No. 48
He may be a bit under the radar, but Kiffin and LSU offensive line coach Eric Wolford are high on Siale. The huge (6-6, 360) tackle was once committed to Cal.
National ranking: No. 297 / State ranking: No. 10 / Position ranking: No. 37
Kiffin continues to collect highly sought-after playmakers on offense. Cooper projects well at high-level college football and at LSU.
National ranking: No. 744 / State ranking: No. 21 / Position ranking: No. 59
For sometime, LSU was considered the frontrunner for Davis and not just because he's from Louisiana. The athlete projects to play cornerback for the Tigers, something he was drawn to.
National ranking: No. 612 / State ranking: No. 61 / Position ranking: No. 42
So far, LSU's 2027 recruiting class is heavy on offensive players and Lacy is the first running back to the join the mix. The 5-11, 190-pound playmaker is a multisport athlete.
National ranking: No. 8 / State ranking: No. 2 / Position ranking: No. 2
Green is considered to be the second-best defensive end in the 2027 high school class behind Ohio State commit DJ Jacobs. Green fills the void left by Bryant's decommitment.
National ranking: No. 11 / State ranking: No. 2 / Position ranking: No. 1
Hudson is the top rated tight end prospect in the country, per the 247Sports Composite. He is in line to be the next Trey'Dez Green for the Tigers.
National ranking: No. 125 / State ranking: No. 6 / Positional ranking: No. 9
Houston, the Shreveport native, is a top-10 quarterback recruit in the country. He's been committed to the Tigers prior to Kiffin being hired.
National ranking: No. 188 / State ranking: No. 9 / Positional ranking: No. 10
Calais, from Carencro, is a top-10 athlete recruit in the nation. At 6-2, 200, he projects to play wide receiver at the college level.
National ranking: N/A / State ranking: No. 27 / Positional ranking: No. 37
Stevens committed to the Tigers back on April 17 during one of the new staff's biggest recruiting weekends since they've taken over the program. At 5-11, 160-pound the speedster should play slot receiver in college.
Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: LSU football flips 2027 4-star safety Greedy James from Texas
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First-year head coach Lane Kiffin, defensive coordinator Blake Baker and the Tigers stayed on Karnell James and it finally worked as James announced his flip from Texas to LSU over the Fourth of July weekend.
James, the Manvel, Texas native and top 25 safety in the 2027 class, had been committed to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns since December.
CHRIS WHITEHEAD COMMITS TO LSU 5-star DE Chris Whitehead commits to Lane Kiffin, LSU football
The defensive back holds offers from all of the major college football programs and LSU beat out the rest of the schools for James' services.
With James now on board, LSU has the No. 11-rated class according to the 247Sports Composite, the highest the class has been under Kiffin. The Tigers now have 15 recruits as part of the LSU 2027 recruiting class.
LSU football 2027 recruiting class
Karnell "Greedy" James, S, 4-star
National ranking: No. 282 / State ranking: No. 43 / Position ranking: No. 24
After months, James has decided to flip his commitment from Texas to LSU. James had been committed to the Longhorns since December but Kiffin, Blake Baker and the LSU staff continued to recruit the lanky safety.
Gary Burney Jr., WR, 3-star
National ranking: N/A / State ranking: No. 21 / Position ranking: No. 75
Lane Kiffin and company continue to recruit the state of Louisiana well and pull in Burney from Bossier City. Burney's mix of size and speed matches well with what the Tigers want to do under Kiffin.
Chris Whitehead, DE, 5-star
National ranking: No. 31 / State ranking: No. 1 / Position ranking: No. 4
James Franklin and his staff at Virginia Tech were trying hard to not let the top player in Virginia leave the state, but Lane Kiffin and his LSU staff have earned the commitment from Whitehead as of now.
Trey Martin, RB, 4-star
National ranking: No. 182 / State ranking: No. 6 / Position ranking: No. 12
It was believed that after LSU added two running backs to the 2027 class that Martin would head elsewhere. The four-star running back from Louisiana showed he's ready to embrace competition.
Tre Segarra, RB, 4-star
National ranking: No. 120 / State ranking: No. 2 / Position ranking: No. 7
Because of Segarra's soccer background, the 5-11, 210-pound tailback's footwork and agility is almost unmatched in the 2027 high school class. A top 10 running back in the country, LSU was able to steal Segarra out of South Carolina's backyard.
Terrance Smith, OT, 4-star
National ranking: No. 129 / State ranking: No. 7 / Position ranking: No. 14
Smith noted that he was eyeing a school he believed he could develop at his position, and that's why he chose LSU. Kiffin's offensive scheme has been a big selling point for an offensive-heavy 2027 recruiting class, thus far, and Smith said he wanted to play in Kiffin's offense.
Amaziah Siale, OT, 3-star
National ranking: No. 515 / State ranking: No. 39 / Position ranking: No. 48
He may be a bit under the radar, but Kiffin and LSU offensive line coach Eric Wolford are high on Siale. The huge (6-6, 360) tackle was once committed to Cal.
Cade Cooper, WR, 4-star
National ranking: No. 297 / State ranking: No. 10 / Position ranking: No. 37
Kiffin continues to collect highly sought-after playmakers on offense. Cooper projects well at high-level college football and at LSU.
Markez Davis, CB, 3-star
National ranking: No. 744 / State ranking: No. 21 / Position ranking: No. 59
For sometime, LSU was considered the frontrunner for Davis and not just because he's from Louisiana. The athlete projects to play cornerback for the Tigers, something he was drawn to.
Brennan Lacy, RB, 3-star
National ranking: No. 612 / State ranking: No. 61 / Position ranking: No. 42
So far, LSU's 2027 recruiting class is heavy on offensive players and Lacy is the first running back to the join the mix. The 5-11, 190-pound playmaker is a multisport athlete.
KJ Green, DE, 5-star
National ranking: No. 8 / State ranking: No. 2 / Position ranking: No. 2
Green is considered to be the second-best defensive end in the 2027 high school class behind Ohio State commit DJ Jacobs. Green fills the void left by Bryant's decommitment.
Ahmad Hudson, TE, 5-star
National ranking: No. 11 / State ranking: No. 2 / Position ranking: No. 1
Hudson is the top rated tight end prospect in the country, per the 247Sports Composite. He is in line to be the next Trey'Dez Green for the Tigers.
Peyton Houston, QB, 4-star
National ranking: No. 125 / State ranking: No. 6 / Positional ranking: No. 9
Houston, the Shreveport native, is a top-10 quarterback recruit in the country. He's been committed to the Tigers prior to Kiffin being hired.
Braylon Calais, ATH, 4-star
National ranking: No. 188 / State ranking: No. 9 / Positional ranking: No. 10
Calais, from Carencro, is a top-10 athlete recruit in the nation. At 6-2, 200, he projects to play wide receiver at the college level.
Ah'Mari Stevens, WR, 4-star
National ranking: N/A / State ranking: No. 27 / Positional ranking: No. 37
Stevens committed to the Tigers back on April 17 during one of the new staff's biggest recruiting weekends since they've taken over the program. At 5-11, 160-pound the speedster should play slot receiver in college.
Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: LSU football flips 2027 4-star safety Greedy James from Texas
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