Jalen Brewster

LSU's momentum around Texas Tech DL commit and the number one player in the country Jalen Brewster is at an all-time high -- according to a source familiar with the Tigers.The same source feels LSU has received strong feedback from Brewster for over a week now, with another source telling TigerBait, they wouldn't be surprised if a potential flip to LSU could go down in early July.It's worth mentioning that Texas Tech refuses to lie down in this recruitment and the Red Raiders are doing all they can to nullify LSU's surge -- which of course comes with a substantial NIL offering, something Tech has never been afraid to flex.Brewster's recruitment is far from over and may not truly be done until National Signing Day in December -- but as it currently stands, the Tigers have never felt better in being able to flip the top-ranked player in High School football and may not be that far from doing so...Personally speaking and with no sourcing behind the following statement -- while you're manning the grill, this weekend, I'd keep my phone handy on the 4th of July just in case some fireworks go off...and not the ones your family will be watching.While everyone waits with baited breath for Jalen Brewster and Easton Royal news -- the Tigers are expected to have a flurry of commitments over the first few days of July -- beginning on Wednesday...TigerBait will have complete coverage of every commitment coming LSU's way over the new handful of days and will continue to provide the latest updates surrounding Jalen Brewster.

TigerBait has uncovered the latest behind-the-scenes developments surrounding LSU's pursuit of the nation's No. 1 prospect. Here's where things stand as the Tigers continue their push for the elite defensive lineman.

Things are quickly changing in Baton Rouge -- this time, with a five-star prospect that many didn't think had any chance at ending up as a Tiger.After a hard press from LSU EDGE rushers coach, Kevin Peoples, Texas Tech commit and the #1 player in the country, Jalen Brewster found himself on LSU's campus, this past weekend. While many initially believed Brewster's arrival was purely and NIL play, the elite defender thoroughly enjoyed his time in Baton Rouge, which included time with Peoples as well as Ed Orgeron, who was hands-on with the top-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class.Before we delve into the latest developments between LSU and Brewster, here's what TigerBait had to say on Sunday night about Brewster's time in Death Valley."It's no secret that 2027's top overall prospect, Jalen Brewster will command a massive NIL package where he plays collegiate football, next fall -- and as he's currently committed to Texas Tech, that doesn't seem to be changing.Between the Red Raiders willing to spend top dollar on the prized defensive lineman, as well as Tech's head coach, Joey McGuire being from the same city as Brewster, it will be quite the hill to climb for LSU or any other school to pull the top prospect away from Lubbock...but the Tigers have positioned themselves nicely should Brewster cool on his commitment to the Red Raiders.I ultimately think Brewster sticks with Texas Tech, but the Tigers didn't just bring Brewster on campus for good PR...they're in the race, but can they close the gap? That's a different question entirely.Brewster appeared to have enjoyed his time in Death Valley, which included some workouts with Ed Orgeron, as well as a photo shoot alongside LSU five-star freshman defensive linemen, Lamar Brown and Deuce Geralds."TigerBait's full report on each of this past weekend's visitors can be found by clicking here.---------Here on Monday night, there have been some major developments in the situation between LSU and Brewster.According to sources on the Texas Tech side, over the past 24 hours, confidence has wavered pretty significantly for the Red Raiders in hopes of keeping the #1 player in the country committed.It certainly helps Texas Tech that Red Raiders' head coach, Joey McGuire is a legend in Brewster's hometown in addition to them always being a major player in NIL for any elite prospect and it doesn't get much more elite than the top-ranked player in the country -- however, Brewster's budding relationship with Coach O, coupled with Kevin Peoples' significant push over the past number of weeks have many on the Tech side believing LSU is perhaps not only their biggest threat, but could very well be in the lead -- with one source going as far as saying the Tigers are in the 'driver's seat.'This recruitment is certainly not over and the fact is, Brewster is still committed to Texas Tech and until he isn't, the Red Raiders obviously aren't out of it -- however, the Tigers have done much more than just close the gap or enter the mix following their massive OV weekend.TigerBait can also confirm that the Tigers have presented a very similar NIL package to that of Texas Tech.Additionally, a source has told TigerBait that LSU, particularly on the offensive side of the ball, will invest 'heavily' into the offensive line, even more than elite skill position players when it comes to the high school ranks, noting how hard it is for elite talent on the OL to enter the Transfer Portal compared to skill position players.The same source noted that the defensive staff were embarrassed at how their front seven performed, especially when Whit Weeks went down with injuries, that coupled with Coach O, Kevin Peoples, and Sterling Lucas coming on board, the budget for high school prospects is 'sky high' for defensive line talent, which is perhaps why the staff has backed off several high-profile linebacker and defensive back prospects over the past few weeks, and have hosted several five-star defensive line prospects and will continue to do so throughout the month of June.TigerBait will continue to provide updates on the latest in LSU recruiting as the Tigers are set to host several elite prospects over the next number of weeks.