LSU’s offensive line coach Brad Davis has successfully recruited another high-profile player, securing a commitment from top Louisiana interior offensive lineman Jalan Chapman. Hailing from New Orleans, the three-star prospect Chapman chose the Tigers over other heavyweight contenders like Alabama, USC, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Chapman, esteemed for his potential, will join the 2026 LSU class along with Louisiana natives Richard Anderson, a defensive lineman, and athlete Jakai Anderson. Projected to likely assume the role of center, Chapman will join the Tigers in two years, already earning a reputation at 6 feet 3 inches and 270 pounds as he enters his junior year at Warren Easton High in New Orleans.
Having garnered national attention following an impressive sophomore year, Chapman’s extensive offer list underscores his high standing, but it was Davis’s proactive recruiting that secured this promising player despite interest from several SEC strongholds. Notably proficient even as a high school freshman, Chapman has been a key player, according to his coach Jerry Phillips, who values his leadership for the inexperienced offensive line at Warren Easton.
Chapman now discontinues his recruitment before his junior year, solidifying Davis and LSU’s ongoing strategy to attract talent from the state. Meanwhile, fellow recruit Richard Anderson continues to strengthen the Edna Karr to LSU connection, having committed after demonstrating his skills at the Tigers’ Friday Night Lights Camp. Along with Jakai Anderson, another significant recruit from McDonough 35 High School in New Orleans, the trio represents a formidable addition to LSU’s 2026 class.
In other LSU updates, the football program boasts securing a commitment from five-star cornerback DJ Pickett, and the LSU baseball team flips a major commitment from pitcher Cooper Williams from Texas A&M. Additionally, anticipation builds for LSU’s prospects in 2024 as discussed during the SEC Media Days.