LSU saw its running back depth for the 2027 season and possibly beyond get weaker on Thursday afternoon after 3-star talent Brennen Lacey decided to decommit from the Tigers.
The Frisco, Texas, product announced his decommitment from LSU on social media.
Lacey, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect and current star at Frisco High School, wrote in his social media decommitment message, in part:
After a lot of thought, prayers and deep conversation with my family, I have decided to withdraw my verbal commitment to LSU and reopen my recruitment.
Thank you again for your understanding, support and for treating me like family. I wish you and the LSU Tiger the absolute best moving forward.
After originally committing to LSU on June 7, more than 4 months later Lacey has decided to look elsewhere for his first year of college ball in 2027.
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According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Lacey is the 505th-ranked player overall in the Class of 2027. He’s the 33rd-ranked running back in the class and the 62nd-ranked player from the state of Texas, according to the Composite rankings.
Here is Lacey’s entire social media message in announcing his change of plans:
After Lacey’s decommitment, LSU still has 2 running back commitments in its 2027 recruiting class. They are David Seggara and Trey Martin, both 4-star prospects.
During his senior season at Frisco High School, Lacey has 38 carries for 321 yards and 5 touchdowns. He’s averaging a whopping 8.4 yards per carry so far this season.
While LSU’s 2027 recruiting class took a hit on Thursday, the current team is focused on winning as many games as possible. Here is what the Kalshi market is currently saying about how many potential victories the Tigers could pile up in 2026:
Cory Nightingale, a former sportswriter and sports editor at the Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post, is a South Florida-based freelance writer who covers Alabama for SaturdayDownSouth.com.
