Can LSU Football Flip an Elite Five-Star Ohio State Buckeyes Safety Commit?
Brian Kelly and Co. remain in pursuit, coveted defensive back remains pledged to the defending National Champions.
Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic High five-star safety Blaine Bradford has emerged as one of the top prospects in America after dominating the prep scene.
Bradford, the No. 2 rated safety in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle, has reeled in offers from a slew of schools with multiple powerhouse programs in pursuit.
Bradford, a Baton Rouge native, has been surrounded by the Bayou Bengals his entire career with his brother now set to take the field in Tiger Stadium in 2025 as a true freshman.
But Bradford has chosen his own path with a commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
LSU has its eye on Bradford as a flip target, and after a recent staff hire, the Tigers have emerged as a team to watch.
July, news broke that Ohio State Director of Player Personnel, Sam Petitto, would depart the Buckeyes and make his way to Baton Rouge as LSU Football’s Director of Scouting and Personnel Strategy.
It’s a move that immediately sent shockwaves across college football with LSU adding one of the sport’s most respected front office figures.
Petitto, a Louisiana native with an impressive track record, spent nearly a decade working under Alabama head coach Nick Saban prior to heading to Ohio State.
