LSU Football Dishes Out Offer to Prized Texas Running Back in 2026 Recruiting Cycle
Carthage (Tex.) four-star running back KJ Edwards has cemented his status as one of the top prospects in America heading into his senior campaign.
Edwards, the No. 3 rated running back in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle, is fresh off of a standout junior season with his prep squad in the Lone Star State.
Now, all focus is on his recruiting process with a slew of heavy-hitters swinging for the fences during a pivotal offseason.
The hometown Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies remain programs atop his list, but now a new school has entered the mix: The LSU Tigers.
Brian Kelly and the Bayou Bengals extended an offer to Edwards on Tuesday after position coach Frank Wilson made the call.
The 5-foot-11, 165-pounder has become a star on the prep scene in Texas with the in-state schools having the edge, but the LSU Tigers will certainly look to make up ground down the stretch.
LSU currently holds the No. 3 rated 2026 class in America and the No. 1 class in the Southeastern Conference.
The Quick Hits: LSU’s 2026 Commitments [6]:
Richard Anderson: No. 2 DL in America
Richard pledged to the Tigers in 2024 with the program continuing to keep a foot on the gas for his services. He’s fresh off of a monster junior campaign at Edna Karr after leading his program to a state championship victory.
The coveted lineman earned 5A All-State honors after tallying 44 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 18 quarterback hurries, two interceptions and a touchdown in 2024. He’s the top pledge in LSU’s 2026 Recruiting Class to this point.
