Well, what is one of the most important criteria for becoming a successful program? Definitely a strong roster. But at the same time, having a confident head coach uplifts you to that desired height. When it comes to the LSU Tigers head coach, Brian Kelly, no doubt about that confidence. He recently released a statement, “LSU has a long and proud tradition of being one of the elite programs in college football. In order to remain among the nation’s elite in this new world of college athletics, we have to be competitive in all areas of our program. I am committed to doing all that we can to win championships at LSU.” We are yet to find out about their 2025 success. However, when it comes to their 2026 class, they have made it to the top 5, as per On3’s 2026 Industry Ranking football Team Recruiting Rankings. But Kelly is yet to hit the ‘SNOOZE’ button.Right now, out of their 10 locked-in recruits, two are 5-stars, seven 4-stars, and one 3-star. And Kelly is out to hunt yet another 4-star. It’s none other than quarterback Bryson Beaver. Turns out that Kelly’s luck clicked all of a sudden. After all, the Tigers have given up on their hope for Beaver since he has been committed to the Boise State Broncos since April 2025. It’s only on June 12 that he decommitted from the Broncos, reopening his recruitment. And what better opportunity for Kelly to jump in? Well, LSU has had trouble earning and retaining its quarterback commitments. View this post on Instagram A post shared by On3 Recruits (@on3recruits)The 2025 No.1 quarterback prospect, Bryce Underwood, had given Kelly and Co. enough trauma by switching to the Michigan Wolverines against a fat pay check. The SEC powerhouse failed to land a marquee field general as part of its 2025 cycle. So, to flip the script, LSU has sent out a new offer to the 6-foot-2 1/2, 200-pound quarterback, who has seen an uptick in interest. A native of Murrieta, California, Bryson was an Elite 11 finalist and finished the 2024 season with 3,214 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and six interceptions. In his freshman, sophomore, and junior years combined, Kelly’s new interest has racked up 6,458 yards and 63 touchdowns. His recent feat in the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles earned him the acclaim of the No.3 performer in what is being described as one of the best crops of QBs the camp has seen in quite some time. What is the USP of Kelly’s new interest? Beaver has got the “strongest arm” coming out of the camp. “Beaver looked like one of the more talented prospects on hand. We felt his arm took a backseat to nobody in attendance. The Southern California native has explosive arm power that effortlessly delivers from multiple slots and platforms. … Currently a four-star prospect for On3, Beaver is primed to debut inside the inaugural Rivals300 ranking in July,” wrote On3’s Charles Power. However, are Kelly and LSU late for the party? Confusion cooks up in Brian Kelly’s 2026 class Well, the Oregon Ducks may not have been first to the party when it comes to fast-rising quarterback prospect Beaver, but they certainly arrived early. That’s when the other programs followed. Dan Lanning offered the quarterback a scholarship a couple of weeks ago. After this, his recruitment has blown up. Before Kelly, Beaver had garnered interest from a lot of top schools in the nation, including the Alabama Crimson Tide and Ole Miss Rebels, both of which hosted him on visits earlier this month. That’s where Kelly lands in a soup.We are now in another recruiting dead period, so Beaver won’t be able to take a visit to LSU in the near future. However, assuming he keeps his recruitment open through the summer, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him end up in Baton Rouge this fall for a game. While Beaver might keep Kelly hanging on the edge, he is not the only one to pester the Tigers’ head coach. The other one is none other than his 5-star wide receiver Tristen Keys—the No. 1 WR in the class—who committed to LSU back in March.Just like Beaver, chances reign supreme for Keys to jump out of Brian Kelly’s squad. On June 13, On3 NIL revealed on X. “The race for LSU 5-star WR commit Tristen Keys continues to heat up Keys is expected to ink an NIL package that will pay him between $500K to $1 million as a freshman, per @PeteNakos_.” Now, if you think that who would be willing to offer such a sum, you are mistaken. A clip went viral that showed Kelly’s 5-star recruit dancing in full Tennessee’s orange-colored gear. But at the same time, Keys is fighting for the Tigers. LSU’s another hot target, 4-star quarterback prospect, Bowe Bentley, chose Oklahoma over LSU. Hayes Fawcett quoted the quarterback on his IG post, “Norman! I’m home!!” The comment section of the post had Keys’ comment that read, “Noooo why not come throw to 3 top 10 WRs.” With this, it looks like the WR is interested in his future in the Tigers’ squad. So, confusion is the current headline on Brian Kelly’s 2026 recruiting board.The post Brian Kelly’s LSU Offers 6,458-YD QB Dubbed Biggest Stock-Riser in Elite 11 From 2026 Class appeared first on EssentiallySports.