Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers add a pivotal piece to the trenches, Top-5 overall prospect in Louisiana commits.

LSU secured its highest-ranked pledge in the 2026 recruiting cycle Thursday with a commitment from four-star in-state offensive tackle Brysten Martinez, No. 32 in the ESPN Junior 300.

Four-star offensive lineman and Class of 2026 recruit Brysten Martinez has announced his commitment to LSU football, he announced on social media Thursday. Martinez is the No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 53 prospect in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite. He attends East Ascension High and is the No. 5 recruit in Louisiana.

Brysten Martinez is a four-star offensive tackle from Gonzales, Louisiana, so it makes sense that LSU would be his choice of college.

East Ascension offensive tackle Brysten Martinez announced his commitment to LSU on his social media Thursday morning. The 6-foot-5, 290-pounder, a four-star recruit, is among the top five in Louisiana’s 2026 class. Martinez chose the Tigers over Texas A&M, Georgia, Alabama and other power conference programs.

LSU football's offensive line will look different in 2024. The Tigers are losing four starters from the 2024 unit. Both tackles -- Will Campbell and Emery Jones -- declared early for the NFL Draft. Both guards -- Miles Frazier and Garrett Dellinger -- graduated and are off to the pros.