LSU football's 2026 offensive line class is loaded. Here's a look at every player.
In recent classes, LSU signed Tyree Adams and Weston Davis. Both were among the best offensive tackles in their respective recruiting class, and the duo is expected to hold down LSU's tackle spots in 2025.
In the most recent recruiting class, LSU signed Carius Curne and Solomon Thomas, two highly-touted linemen strong enough to make an immediate contribution.
And now Davis is doing it again in the class of 2026. With a commitment from Bryson Cooley on July 4, LSU is building one of the top offensive line crops in the nation. Here's a complete look at where LSU's 2026 offensive line recruiting class stands now.
Brysten Martinez, 4-star, Louisiana
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 111 national, No. 10 offensive tackle, No. 6 Louisiana
Martinez is one of the Louisiana recruits of the cycle. 247Sports' Gabe Brooks calls Martinez a "Run-game tone setter who showed noticeable improvement in pass protection from sophomore to junior year."
ESPN is the highest on Martinez, slotting the tackle as the No. 86-ranked recruit. Martinez will look to follow the recent success of Louisiana-made tackles at LSU.
Emmanuel Tucker, 4-star, Mississippi
On3 Industry Rating: No. 204 national, No. 16 offensive tackle, No. 9 Mississippi
Tucker committed to LSU earlier this Summer, continuing LSU's run of success recruiting the state of Mississippi. According to Rivals, he measures in at 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds.
On3 is the highest on Tucker, ranking the Mississippi prospect No. 146 nationally and No. 14 at his position.
Bryson Cooley, 4-star, Mississippi
On3 Industry Rating: No. 387 national, No. 32 position, No. 14 state
Cooley is the most recent addition to the class, committing to the Tigers on July 4. Cooley picked the Tigers over SEC powers like Georgia, Alabama, and his home state schools, Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
Rivals is the highest on Cooley, ranking him as the No. 18 tackle in the class. Cooley was a late riser in the recruiting class, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him finish as a top 300 prospect.
Jalen Chapman, 3-star, Louisiana
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 838 nationally, No. 81 position, No. 25 Louisiana
Chapman is the lone offensive lineman in LSU's 2026 class listed as an interior player. He hails from Warren Easton, a Louisiana high school powerhouse.
On3 and 247Sports rank Champman outside the top 100 at his position, but ESPN slots the New Orleans product No. 31 among interior offensive linemen.
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