Louisiana 2026 class debuts with a trio of No. 1 prospects

The On3 Top 100 Watch List for the 2026 class was released on Monday, and Louisiana now has a trio of No. 1 prospects on the On3 Industry Rankings.

The three positions: defensive line, interior offensive line and safety.

There were five Louisiana prospects who made the Top 100 Watch List, and all five recruits already hold an offer from the LSU staff.

Here’s a look at the Bayou State recruits who debuted at No. 1 at their respective positions.

Jahkeem Stewart – DL – St. Augustine (New Orleans)

On3 Industry Ranking: 4-star, No. 1 defensive lineman, No. 1 in Louisiana, No. 2 overall prospect

The 6-foot-6, 280-pounder has yet to play a season of high school football after having to sit out his freshman season as a result of his transfer to St. Augustine. Still, college offers kept flowing in after Stewart began reeling in scholarships in middle school. Given he’s currently ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the country, Stewart has the chance to battle for the title of No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class.

Blaine Bradford – S – Catholic High (Baton Rouge)

On3 Industry Ranking: 4-star, No. 1 safety, No. 2 in Louisiana, No. 6 overall prospect

Bradford played a big role for Catholic as a true freshman a year ago, and he’s expected to be one of Louisiana’s best defensive backs this season despite only being a sophomore. Bradford debuts as the No. 1 safety on the On3 Industry Rankings, and he’s currently the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2026 class, regardless of position.

Lamar Brown – OL/DL – University High (Baton Rouge)

On3 Industry Ranking: 4-star, No. 1 interior offensive lineman, No. 3 in Louisiana, No. 8 overall prospect

Brown gives Baton Rouge a pair of recruits ranked inside the Top 10 of the On3 Industry Rankings, and he debuts as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class. Brown has picked up college offers as both an offensive lineman and defensive lineman, and that versatility will make him one of the most coveted recruits in the Bayou State and beyond.

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