LSU football added elite help in the defensive backfield for its 2026 recruiting class.

Aiden Hall, a four-star, top-60 recruit, announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday, as reported by "LSU Tigers on Sports Illustrated."

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Hall picked LSU over offers from Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida State, Georgia, Texas and Texas A&M, among others. According to 247Sports' Composite rankings, he is the No. 53 overall prospect, the No. 6 safety and No. 5 player in Louisiana.

Hall becomes the second player from Edna Karr in the Tigers' 2026 recruiting class, joining defensive tackle Richard Anderson‍. The rest of the LSU class also has a heavy New Orleans theme, as offensive lineman Jalan Chapman (Warren Easton) and safety Jakai Anderson (McDonogh 35) also hail from the city. The class currently ranks No. 5 in 2026, per 247 Sports. Richard Anderson was the first player in the class, committing in June.

As a sophomore in 2023, the 6-foot, 180-pound safety also played snaps at nickel and helped Edna Karr to a 10-2 record and the Louisiana Division I Select state semifinals.

Aiden Hall 247Sports ranking

• Overall: No. 53 in 2026 recruiting class

• Position: No. 6 safety

• State: No. 5 player from state of Louisiana

Per 247Sports' Composite rankings, Hall is the No. 53 player in the class. He's also the No. 6 safety and No. 5 player from the state of Louisiana.

LSU football 2026 recruiting rankings

• Overall: No. 5 nationally

• SEC: No. 2 in SEC

LSU's 2026 recruiting class currently ranks fifth nationally and second in the SEC, behind only Auburn at No. 2 overall. The Tigers have four commits, including two four-star recruits and two three-star recruits.

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