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Blaine Bradford, nation’s top safety prospect out of Louisiana, commits to Big Ten program
By Paul Harvey
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Blaine Bradford is one of the top players in the entire country for the 2026 recruiting class. He was a major local target for LSU and Brian Kelly, but he is opting for the Big Ten instead.
On Monday, Bradford officially committed to Ohio State to play for Ryan Day, a massive southeastern recruiting win for the Buckeyes. LSU, Oregon and Texas were other top programs being considered by Bradford.
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Bradford is listed at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds out of Baton Rouge’s Catholic High School. His older brother, Jacob, signed with LSU in the 2025 recruiting class as a 4-star defensive back. Blaine is a multi-sport athlete who also plays baseball and runs track in high school.
According to the 247 Sports Composite, the younger Bradford is a 5-star recruit and the nation’s top safety for the 2026 recruiting cycle. He’s also the No. 2 player from Louisiana and a top 25 (No. 23 overall) player in the entire country.
ESPN described Bradford’s relationship with Ohio State safeties coach Matt Guerrieri as a strong one. However, the final decision of Bradford was still a surprise with many expecting LSU to be the favorite to land his commitment.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
