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LSU lands 2026 commitment from 4-star in-state OT Brysten Martinez
By Andrew Olson
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Brysten Martinez is staying home.
The blue-chip in-state offensive lineman has committed to play for Brian Kelly. Martinez announced his verbal commitment to the LSU Tigers on Thursday morning via Instagram.
Out of Gonzales (Louisiana) East Ascension High School, Martinez is listed as measuring 6-5 and 280 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Martinez is rated 4-stars, the No. 5 player in the state of Louisiana, No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 53 prospect overall in the Class of 2026.
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Martinez committed to LSU over 12 other scholarship offers. Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M were among the other programs to show interest.
Ahead of his verbal commitment, Martinez’s most recent social media post showed him with Kelly and LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis.
With Martinez on board, LSU now has 6 players pledged for 2026. At this early stage of the cycle, the Tigers’ 2026 class ranks No. 10 nationally on the Composite. Martinzes is the second o-lineman and first tackle in the class, joining 3-star IOL Jalan Chapman out of New Orleans, who committed in July.
LSU fans who don’t follow East Ascension football can get a preview of what he brings to Baton Rouge by watching his highlights, via Hudl:
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