LSU’s 5-Star Commit Called the ‘Travis Hunter of Linemen’ by College Football Insider

LSU’s 5-Star Commit Called the ‘Travis Hunter of Linemen’ by College Football Insider originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

At 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, Lamar Brown is far from your average high school athlete. Ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the country in the 2026 class by recruiting insider Charles Power, the LSU Tigers commit has drawn bold comparisons to Travis Hunter, known for his two-way dominance for the Colorado Buffaloes last season, thanks to his rare versatility.

Power noted on Rivals' YouTube channel that Brown plays both offensive tackle and defensive line, and his film backs up the hype. He overwhelms opponents with a mix of size, strength and agility, whether he's flattening defenders in the run game or wreaking havoc in the backfield on defense.

On the recruiting trail, Brown was one of the most coveted prospects in the country. Programs like the Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies and Miami Hurricanes made strong pushes, but LSU ultimately landed him in a major recruiting win.

“They didn’t take it lightly,” Brown said of his late-June visit to Baton Rouge. “They laid everything on the table — what it’s like to be a Tiger, the life after football. Staying home, all the resources and the branding I can build for myself here, that made a lot of sense.”

Brown cited LSU’s track record of developing linemen and the bond he built with head coach Brian Kelly and the staff as major reasons for his decision. Playing at home made it even more special.

“It’s something not a lot of kids from Baton Rouge get to do,” he told ESPN. “Everyone wants to play at Tiger Stadium. I’m blessed to be going to play there.”

The challenges of playing on both sides of the ball in the trenches would be a monumental task, even in a limited capacity.

With expectations rising, comparisons to Hunter aren’t taken lightly. But if Brown’s dominance continues, LSU fans may be witnessing the rise of a game-changing talent who could reshape what it means to be a lineman.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.