Sep. 15, 2025 — Peyton Houston, the top pocket passer in the 2027 class, has officially committed to LSU, electing to stay in his home state. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound quarterback from Shreveport, Louisiana, chose the Tigers over finalists including Oklahoma, USC, Texas, and Texas A&M.
Key Points
- Houston is ranked No. 77 overall in the 2027 class and is the highest-ranked pocket passer in ESPN’s Junior 300.
- He pledged to LSU in a ceremony at Evangel Christian Academy, emphasizing how important it was for him and his family to remain close to home.
- This is the first commitment of LSU’s 2027 recruiting class and comes after a season-opening win over Florida.
What Houston Brings
- Last season, he completed 69.6% of his passes for 4,480 yards, with 38 touchdowns and six interceptions, plus 690 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns.
- He set a single-game high-school record with 817 passing yards in a 77-76 overtime game against Captain Shreve High School.
LSU’s Quarterback Gaps & Recruiting Context
- LSU has struggled recently to lock down impact quarterbacks. Previous signees like Walker Howard and Rickie Collins saw limited action before entering the transfer portal. A four-star 2024 signee, Colin Hurley, has not yet played a snap.
- As of now, after this fall, starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will be out of eligibility. The depth chart’s known options are limited to Hurley and transfer Michael Van Buren Jr.
- Houston’s commitment provides a boost amid previous recruiting losses, including a No. 1 overall recruit flipping away from LSU.
What Made the Difference
Houston cited a strong relationship with LSU’s coaching staff—especially offensive coordinator Joe Sloan—and his ties to home as major factors in his decision. He visits to several programs this summer—Clemson, Oklahoma, Texas, USC—but said LSU stood out for more than just football: consistency, communication, and feeling valued as a person helped seal the deal.
