New Delhi, July 11 -- Lamar Brown, a five-star defensive lineman from Baton Rouge, gave LSU football a major boost on Thursday by committing to the Tigers. The 6-foot-4, 285-pound standout shared his decision live on ESPN's SportsCenter.

Ranked as the No. 5 player nationwide and the top defensive lineman in the 2026 class by 247Sports, Brown picked LSU over Texas A&M, Miami, and Texas.

"There's no place like home, and playing in Death Valley means everything. I'll give my all to win championships for our fans," Brown told 247Sports, expressing his deep connection to LSU.

Securing Brown's commitment was no easy task for LSU. Texas A&M fought hard to win him over, with head coach Mike Elko and defensive line coaches Sean Spencer and Tony...