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LSU football coach Lane Kiffin speaks highly of Lamar Brown

Lamar Brown hit the practice field for the first time with LSU. Here's what head coach Lane Kiffin had to say.

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LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has expressed high praise for defensive lineman Lamar Brown, a key recruit in the 2026 class. Kiffin lauded Brown's unique skill set, describing him as possessing "very rare" attributes in terms of height, weight, and speed. The coach further commended Brown's intelligence, speaking ability, and his thoughtful approach to the game.

Brown was ranked No. 4 overall in the Rivals' Industry Rankings for the 2026 class, and was considered the best player at his position and the best coming out of Louisiana. Kiffin's staff made keeping Brown home a priority upon their arrival. It was noteworthy that Brown was the first player Kiffin met after taking the LSU job, with the coach stating that it was a "cool story" to meet such a great kid and recruit potential players.

The coach expressed excitement about Brown's potential to excel in multiple areas and contribute to the team.

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