LSU Tigers flip an elite recruit from an SEC rival that’s on a heater in the 2027 recruiting class right now
The LSU Tigers are finally getting going in the 2027 recruiting class after flipping four-star cornerback Greedy James.
The LSU Tigers landed a significant recruiting victory, flipping four-star safety Greedy James from the Texas Longhorns.
James, a 6’1, 175-pound safety out of Manville, Texas, had been committed to Texas since December before making the switch to LSU, where Lane Kiffin continues to build momentum in his first year as head coach.
What Greedy James brings to LSU
James is an 89.68 composite recruit on Rivals with a four-star rating. He ranks as the No. 87 overall player in the country per 247Sports, the No. 5 safety in his class, and the No. 11 player in the state of Texas. Those numbers paint a clear picture of how talented this kid is and why his commitment matters so much for LSU’s defensive future.
The big one here is that LSU didn’t have a single safety committed in this recruiting class before landing James. The Tigers had cornerback Marquez Davis as their lone defensive back commit, giving them 15 total commitments, including one five-star and 10 four-stars. That collection gives LSU the No. 11-ranked class in the country and the No. 5 class in the SEC.
Why this matters for both programs
Adding a player of James’ caliber at a position of need makes this flip even more significant for Kiffin and his staff. LSU needed more defensive talent in this class, and filling the safety void with a top-five player at the position is exactly the kind of move that separates good recruiting classes from great ones. Kiffin is doing an impressive job on the trail in year one, and this is the latest proof of that.
On the flip side, losing James is a real blow for Texas. Holding a commitment from a top in-state prospect for roughly seven months only to watch him leave for an SEC rival stings. The Longhorns will need to recalibrate at safety, and replacing a player of this caliber from their own backyard won’t be easy.
Either way, this is a massive get for LSU and another sign that Kiffin’s program is trending in the right direction on the recruiting front.