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.

Buford (Ga.) offensive lineman Ben Mubenga has quickly become a coveted prospect on the recruiting scene following an impressive junior campaign. Mubenga, the y

East Ascension four-star offensive tackle Brysten Martinez has committed to LSU. He chose the Tigers while also holding offers from Texas A&M, Oregon, Tennessee, Penn State, Georgia, Florida and others.

LSU is beginning to heat up on the recruiting trail — and they landed another huge in-state domino on Wednesday. Brysten Martinez, a top-10 offensive tackle in the Rivals250 out of Louisiana, has committed to the Tigers,

Martinez plays at East Ascension High School in Gonzales, Louisiana, so he is deciding to stay in-state to play college football. Martinez was one of several players on hand for LSU's junior day event in January, and now he joins the Tigers' impressive class of 2026.

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.