Breaking: Prized LSU Football EDGE Target Receives Prediction to Land With SEC Rival
A major twist has emerged in the recruitment of one of **LSU Football’s most coveted EDGE targets**, as a fresh prediction now favors the high-profile defensive star landing with an **SEC rival**. The development marks a potentially significant shift in the Tigers’ 2025 recruiting strategy and has sent shockwaves through SEC recruiting circles.
The player in question — a **top-100 national prospect and one of the most disruptive EDGE rushers in the 2025 class** — had long been seen as a strong LSU lean. With impressive visits to Baton Rouge under his belt and ongoing communication with head coach **Brian Kelly’s staff**, the Tigers were thought to be among the front-runners. However, new expert predictions and insider buzz now suggest that the prized recruit could end up signing with a different powerhouse program within the Southeastern Conference.
According to **On3 and 247Sports recruiting analysts**, the shift in momentum appears to favor the **Alabama Crimson Tide**, though other SEC contenders such as **Georgia and Tennessee** have also remained in close contact. The buzz around Alabama grew stronger following an unofficial visit the recruit made to Tuscaloosa earlier this month, during which he reportedly had extensive meetings with new head coach **Kalen DeBoer** and defensive coordinator **Robert Gillespie**.
Recruiting insiders point to multiple factors that may have influenced the potential pivot. One of the most cited is **scheme fit and early playing time**, with Alabama’s current defensive depth chart presenting an appealing path to the field for a high-level EDGE player. Moreover, Alabama’s track record of producing NFL-ready pass rushers continues to resonate with elite defensive prospects.
“LSU isn’t out of it, not by a long shot,” said one national recruiting expert. “But Alabama has made a strong push recently, and you’re seeing the result of that with this latest prediction. These things are fluid, but right now, the momentum seems to be shifting.”
The Tigers have invested heavily in building a defensive front that can return to the dominance seen in past years. Losing a top-tier EDGE rusher at this stage would be a blow, especially as the 2025 class starts to take shape and solidify during summer official visits.
Still, LSU fans can take comfort in the fact that **recruiting battles of this magnitude are rarely over early**, and the Tigers have a long history of flipping momentum — and even commitments — later in the process. With several months left before Early Signing Day, expect LSU to continue pressing hard, particularly as they gear up for the critical summer camp and visit period.
