LSU football launched its search for a new head coach Sunday night after Brian Kelly was fired. The Tigers end a four-season run under Kelly, who leaves Baton Rouge with a 34-14 record. However, the bigger question now is: will recruits follow Kelly out of LSU as well?
Coach firings often create ripple effects on the college football recruiting trail. Penn State is already dealing with a massive exodus of recruits following James Franklin’s dismissal. But what about LSU?
### Commitment from Safety Aiden Hall Brings Hope
One four-star commit has already spoken out about LSU’s decision to part ways with Kelly. Safety Aiden Hall, a New Orleans prospect from Edna Karr High, shared his thoughts with Tom Loy of 247Sports. He stated, “I’m still 1,000% committed.”
Hall’s declaration is a promising sign for Tiger fans hopeful that recruiting momentum remains intact despite the coaching change.
### Five-Star Commit Elijah Haven Responds to Kelly’s Departure
Hall is a prized 2026 pledge, but there’s also a vocal response from a five-star recruit. Class of 2027 quarterback Elijah Haven spoke to Tom Loy following LSU’s announcement. Haven, a top local talent from Baton Rouge and the state’s highest-rated prospect for his class, expressed openness toward LSU despite Kelly’s firing.
“It’s definitely tough to see Coach Kelly go. If LSU wants to continue the conversation, me and my family are more than open to it,” Haven said.
### The Road Ahead for LSU’s Recruiting Classes
Names like former Penn State head coach James Franklin and Ole Miss’s Lane Kiffin have already surfaced as early candidates to replace Kelly. Whoever steps in faces a critical decision regarding the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes.
Kelly put together the nation’s 11th-ranked 2026 class according to 247Sports, featuring 13 verbal commits. Currently, Haven is LSU’s lone 2027 pledge.
The new head coach will have to determine whether to keep the existing 2026 commits and build upon that foundation or overhaul the roster and recruit his own players. Meanwhile, star safety Aiden Hall’s commitment signals he’s not planning to waver amid the transition.
As the search intensifies, Tiger fans will be watching closely to see how the coaching change impacts LSU’s recruiting future.
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