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Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers landed a major recruiting target on Monday, getting a commitment from elite 2026 cornerback recruit Havon Finney Jr.
Finney, a Los Angeles native, was ranked as the No. 1 cornerback and a top-5 overall recruit in 2027 before reclassifying to the 2026 class.
Finney fielded offers from nearly every top program in the nation. The 6-foot-3, 170-lbs defensive back visited the Oregon Ducks for Junior Day on Jan. 25 and had visits scheduled with the Ohio State Buckeyes and USC Trojans later this summer.
The Sierra Canyon CB announced his commitment decision live on 247Sports.com. The announcement was initially supposed to narrow his options down to a top-3, but he chose to surprise his mother with a commitment to LSU on her birthday.
"This process has been great, it's a blessing," Finney said. "It's always been a dream of mine to get to this point, and now I'm here."
"LSU was an easy choice for me," he added. "The coaching staff, the environment and alumni base that they have. I can build connections on and off the field there."
Kelly and the Tigers boast one of the nation's best recruiting classes in 2026. LSU currently ranks No. 4, trailing only USC, Clemson and Notre Dame. In addition to Finney, the program also has a commitment from five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second half against the Baylor Bears at NRG Stadium.Maria Lysaker
LSU also has the No. 10 ranked recruiting class joining to the program before their 2025 season, boasting two five-star and 19 four-star recruits.
The Tigers will kickoff their 2025 college football campaign with a highly-anticipated matchup against Clemson on Aug. 30.
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Finney, a Los Angeles native, was ranked as the No. 1 cornerback and a top-5 overall recruit in 2027 before reclassifying to the 2026 class.
Finney fielded offers from nearly every top program in the nation. The 6-foot-3, 170-lbs defensive back visited the Oregon Ducks for Junior Day on Jan. 25 and had visits scheduled with the Ohio State Buckeyes and USC Trojans later this summer.
The Sierra Canyon CB announced his commitment decision live on 247Sports.com. The announcement was initially supposed to narrow his options down to a top-3, but he chose to surprise his mother with a commitment to LSU on her birthday.
"This process has been great, it's a blessing," Finney said. "It's always been a dream of mine to get to this point, and now I'm here."
"LSU was an easy choice for me," he added. "The coaching staff, the environment and alumni base that they have. I can build connections on and off the field there."
Kelly and the Tigers boast one of the nation's best recruiting classes in 2026. LSU currently ranks No. 4, trailing only USC, Clemson and Notre Dame. In addition to Finney, the program also has a commitment from five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second half against the Baylor Bears at NRG Stadium.Maria Lysaker
LSU also has the No. 10 ranked recruiting class joining to the program before their 2025 season, boasting two five-star and 19 four-star recruits.
The Tigers will kickoff their 2025 college football campaign with a highly-anticipated matchup against Clemson on Aug. 30.
Continue reading...
