LSU football gets five-star bump in latest recruiting update

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All of the hype around LSU recruiting has been on its top-ranked transfer portal haul as of late, but now that the portal is closed, it’s time to look at the team’s incoming freshmen.

On Tuesday, On3 published its final Rivals300 rankings for the 2026 class, and LSU had several players make the cut. Chief among them was a late flip, former Ole Miss commit Corey Barber.

Barber has shot up the list, moving from 151st to 28th from Rivals’ previous rankings to this latest edition. When he signed with LSU back in December, Barber was a four-star recruit, ranking as a top 20 wide receiver in the class. Now, he’s a top 30 overall recruit and the third-highest-rated wide receiver.

Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings, Charles Power, recently spoke about the kind of player Barber is and what he might bring to the Tiger offense in the future.

“Corey Barber is a prospect that’s been on a steady rise, dating back to the start of his senior season,” Power said. “He’s a receiver who can impact the game in several ways, he’s very versatile and reminds me a good bit of Makai Lemon, with his ability to pick up yards after the catch while also being able to win at the catch point. At around 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, he’s a good athlete but also a hyper-competitive player who really finds ways to impact and make big plays in key moments. Physical, aggressive, competitive and can get open at all levels. We project Barber to be a big-time weapon in Lane Kiffin’s offense.”

Here’s a look at how Barber performed in the MS-AL All-Star Game back in December:

LSU did an incredible job of building up the receiving room through the transfer portal, but don’t be surprised to see Barber make an impact as a true freshman.

This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football signee earns fifth-star in updated recruiting rankings

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