LSU football, Lane Kiffin officially sign five-star defensive tackle

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LSU football closed the deal with five-star Richard Anderson on the first day of the early signing period, marking a big win for Lane Kiffin and staff.

Anderson is a five-star, per the Rivals Industry Rankings. He's the top-ranked defensive tackle in the class and both Rivals and 247Sports slot Anderson as a top-20 overall prospect.

Anderson committed to LSU over a year ago, but on Tuesday nights, there were reports he would delay his signing, a potential sign of concern for LSU as schools like Texas pushed for a flip. Anderson's pause stemmed from uncertainty on LSU's coaching staff. With Kiffin in town, a shake-up is coming to Baton Rouge. The coaches who recruited Anderson aren't locks to be on staff in 2026. But LSU's staff was able to smooth over any worries and ink Anderson on Wednesday.

As of Wednesday afternoon, LSU's class ranks No. 10 in the country. The Early Signing Period is far from over, though. LSU will see prospects come and go before the period ends on Friday.

This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football and Lane Kiffin close deal with five-star recruit

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