Brian Kelly and his football staff have proven their recruiting chops at LSU, building consecutive top-10 classes during his first two years.
The 2025 class has very strong potential to be the best yet, with a loaded group of in-state prospects in Louisiana and key targets and commitments throughout the SEC footprint. Early in June, the Tigers have 11 pledges and a class that ranks No. 2 nationally in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
LSU Class Breakdown
Of LSU’s 13 pledges, 12 check in as blue-chip prospects in the On3 Industry Ranking. The class features two five-stars (QB Bryce Underwood and RB Harlem Berry) and nine four-star prospects. The Tigers added top-100 interior offensive lineman Carius Curne in June.
Eight of the 13 future Tigers hail from the state of Louisiana, a recruiting priority for head coach Brian Kelly since he took over. In 2024, LSU signed 13 of the state’s top 17 prospects, including nine of the top 10.
Linebackers Keylan Moses and Charles Ross headline the defense alongside the Tigers’ newest pledge — top-100 edge rusher Jesse Harrold. Cornerback Jaboree Antoine decommitted from LSU on June 23.
Top LSU Offensive Commit: QB Bryce Underwood
Kelly and co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan pulled off a major recruiting coup in January by landing Underwood, a Five-Star Plus+ quarterback and the No. 1 overall recruit in the class. The Belleville (Mich.) star committed to the Tigers over Michigan, Alabama, Colorado and dozen of other offers.
On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:
“The early top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle. A top arm talent and plus athlete who is among the more physically-gifted quarterback prospects in recent cycles. Measured at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds with a 10-inch hand the spring after his sophomore season. Owns a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced nuance and skill as a passer early on. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket. Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage. Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location.
… Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss and pull away at the second level. Has a 27-1 record as as a starter over the first two years of his high school career, leading his school to back-to-back state titles. Completed 65% of his passes for 2,751 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sophomore. Also rushed for 642 yards and eight scores. Very young for the cycle with an August birthday and could technically be a 2026 prospect. Has considerable physical upside and room for continued growth.”
Top Tigers Defensive Commit: LB Charles Ross
Houston North Shore four-star linebacker Charles Ross ranks No. 98 overall in the On3 Industry Ranking. He pledged to LSU on March 9 and is the top defensive commit in the class.
“I feel like this is where I want to be, so there is no need to look at other schools,” Ross told The Bengal Tiger in June. “It would be wasting time. I am locked in and perfecting my craft and getting ready for the season.
“The official visit, it was amazing. The people, the food, the environment … I just love going down there. I got to see the new facilities and improvements (to the LSU Football Operations Building) and everything like that, and I got to tour the campus, so it was great time all around.
“My family, they love it there. They were all-in after we came for the LSU Spring Game, and now they love it even more. It almost felt like it was their official visit, too.”
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