BREAKING: Louisiana’s Top Unsigned Football Recruit Names Leader After LSU Coach Bails For NFL
LSU defensive line coach Bo Davis is leaving the college ranks after just one season in Baton Rouge to take a position with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.
Davis was regarded as one of the top coaches in college football and will now make the jump to the professional level. His move could impact LSU’s recruiting efforts in the short term.
The Tigers recently signed a Top 10 national recruiting class, which included the No. 1 overall transfer class. The 2026 recruiting cycle looks promising for LSU, with expectations of another strong haul next year.
LSU is well-positioned with several top local recruits, including four of the state’s four-star prospects who have already committed to the program. They are also in a strong position to land the top player in Louisiana.
Lamar Brown, the top interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class, has yet to make a commitment, but LSU has been the favorite for some time. Bo Davis played a role in recruiting Brown, but his departure doesn’t seem to affect LSU’s standing in the recruitment.
LSU players react to Bo Davis’s exit.
While Brown still views the Tigers as the top team, the coaching change has raised some concerns in Baton Rouge. Recruits are sure to take note, but it may have an even greater impact on the current players.
Those who worked with Davis last season will now need to adjust to a new coach, losing the connection they previously had.
Freshman defensive lineman Ahmad Breaux seemed disappointed by the news, sharing his reaction on X Thursday. Breaux may feel betrayed, especially since Davis was the one who encouraged him to join the program just last offseason, only to leave a year later.
The impact of Bo Davis’s departure is already being felt. LSU will do its best to retain its Louisiana talent, both on the roster and in the recruiting class. The next coaching hire will play a crucial role in alleviating concerns, and it will be intriguing to see which direction LSU takes.