LSU Football Named a Finalist for Coveted Nebraska Tight End

Brian Kelly and the Tigers remain in the mix for the prized prospect, multiple programs lining up for his services.

Omaha (Neb.) Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen remains a coveted prospect on the recruiting scene with a myriad of schools extending offers.

The scholarship list includes the likes of LSU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Wisconsin and Florida State for the 6-foot-6, 225-pounder that continues making a name for himself nationally.

Jensen is rated as the No. 30 tight end in America with the ability to provide a balanced attack having college programs salivating at his potential.

Now, as he begins preparation for his senior campaign, Jensen has trimmed his list to 10 schools with visit plans for the offseason.

He’s down to Notre Dame, Auburn, Florida State, Iowa State, Kansas State, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas A&M and Wisconsin.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers recently added a pair of Transfer Portal tight ends during the offseason with Bauer Sharp [Oklahoma] and Donovan Green [Texas A&M] joining the program.

The pair of transfers made the move to Baton Rouge alongside 2025 signee JD LaFleur with LSU adding three newcomers in the tight end room to join sophomore Trey’Dez Green.

Now, LSU is looking to add to the room for the long haul with offers being dished out left and right in the 2026 cycle.

Jensen remains a priority for the program after being listed in his final 10 schools this week.

LSU currently holds the No. 3 rated 2026 class in America and the No. 1 class in the Southeastern Conference.

The Quick Hits: LSU’s 2026 Commitments [6]:

Richard Anderson: No. 2 DL in America

Richard pledged to the Tigers in 2024 with the program continuing to keep a foot on the gas for his services. He’s fresh off of a monster junior campaign at Edna Karr after leading his program to a state championship victory.

The coveted lineman earned 5A All-State honors after tallying 44 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 18 quarterback hurries, two interceptions and a touchdown in 2024. He’s the top pledge in LSU’s 2026 Recruiting Class to this point.

Anderson is rated as the No. 1 overall prospect in Louisiana and the No. 23 overall prospect in America.

Aiden Hall: No. 4 Safety in America

Hall committed to Kelly and Co. during his junior campaign where he joined his teammate, Richard Anderson, as LSU pledges in the 2026 class.

The coveted defensive back rounded out his junior season with 38 tackles, including 12 for loss and four sacks, plus four interceptions, 11 pass break-ups, four blocked punts and two fumble recoveries. One of the top safeties in America, LSU will be battling down the stretch for his services.

Hall is rated as the No. 4 overall player in Louisiana and a Top-75 prospect in America.

Brysten Martinez: 4-star Offensive Tackle

Gonzales (La.) East Ascension four-star offensive tackle Brysten Martinez has verbally committed to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers, he announced on Feb. 13. He is rated as the No. 8 rated offensive tackle in America and is a Top-75 overall prospect in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle.

The 6-foot-5, 290-pounder selected the Tigers over a myriad of SEC programs including the Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas A&M Aggies and Georgia Bulldogs, among several others.

Martinez is rated as the No. 6 overall prospect in Louisiana and a Top-160 prospect in America.

Kenny Darby: 4-star Wide Receiver

Darby is fresh off of a junior campaign where he landed on the 5A All-State team after logging 100 receptions for 1,764 yards and 24 scores. One of the most prolific receivers in Louisiana, Darby is a player the program remains high on heading into his senior season.

The 6-foot, 175-pounder is a speedy, twitchy wideout that burst on the scene in 2024 with LSU extending an offer. Darby wasted no time in pledging to the program.

Darby is rated as the No. 7 overall prospect in Louisiana and the No. 2 wide receiver.

Jakai Anderson: 4-star Wide Receiver

Anderson is another elite-level wide receiver out of Louisiana who recently earned 4A All-State honors after an impressive junior season. He logged 57 catches for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season, but a Swiss Army Knife that does it all. Anderson also rushed for 151 yards and four scores on 16 carries.

The prized prospect is rated as the No. 8 overall player in Louisiana and a Top-200 overall prospect in America.

Jalan Chapman: Coveted Offensive Lineman

Chapman, a three-star prospect out of New Orleans (La.), pledged to the Tigers last summer over Alabama, USC, Georgia and Tennessee, among others.

He currently stands at 6-foot-3, 270 pounds following his junior year for New Orleans (La.) Warren Easton High after gaining national attention following his sophomore campaign in 2023.