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A 5-star edge rusher and the top player in Virginia has committed to LSU football
Highly-rated Virginia edge rusher Chris Whitehead commits to LSU, bolstering the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.
- On Wednesday, five-star edge rusher Chris Whitehead announced his commitment to LSU football, choosing the Tigers over finalists Ohio State, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech.
- LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has secured nine commitments for the 2027 recruiting class in the past 10 days, rapidly revamping the program's roster following his November hire.
- Standing 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Whitehead ranks as the No. 1 player in Virginia and the No. 31 recruit nationally. He recorded 54 tackles and 10.5 sacks during his junior season at Lloyd C. Bird High School.
- Whitehead becomes the 13th overall prospect in the 2027 class alongside four-star running back Trey Martin. LSU now holds commitments from two of the nation's top 10 edge rushers, including KJ Green.
- With 10 prospects rated as four-star recruits or better, the Tigers are positioned to potentially finish the 2027 cycle with a top-10 class, marking a major turnaround for the program.
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