Let’s keep it real—July 4 might turn into a national holiday for more than one reason this year. One of Texas’ brightest stars just threw gasoline on the recruiting fire. Ethan “Boobie” Feaster, the electric wide receiver out of DeSoto, reclassified from the 2027 to the 2026 class, which boosted his 4-star status to 5-star. Booie Feaster spilled big-time recruiting tea. Brian Kelly better not fumble this up. This isn’t just a kid picking hats on a table—this move sends a loud message. And right now, one SEC powerhouse is sitting mighty comfortable while the others scramble.
Word hit the block May 4th: According to Hawes Fawcett. Boobie trimmed his list to four schools. And you know who isn’t there? Ohio State. Yeah, the Buckeyes got the boot. It’s Bama, LSU, Texas A&M, and USC now. And July 4th? That’s commitment day. Fireworks about to fly. But the bombshell wasn’t just who made the cut—it was who didn’t. Ohio State, long considered a major contender, got the boot. And now, with his commitment date locked in for July 4, all eyes are on the Tigers.
On3’s prediction machine has LSU sitting with a wild 91.3% chance of landing him. The next closest? Texas A&M… with just 1.9%. If Brian Kelly fumbles this, he might have to answer to more than just Baton Rouge.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 WR Boobie Feaster is down to 4 Schools, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’2 180 WR from DeSoto, TX will announce his College Decision on July 4th
He’s one of the Top WRs in the ‘26 Classhttps://t.co/RMl6dF81pf pic.twitter.com/a7jSbNnnKb
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 5, 2025
Boobie Feaster’s reclassification fast-tracked his path to Saturdays under the lights. He’s now ranked No. 40 overall and No. 4 as a wide receiver in the 2026 class by On3. At 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, he’s already got 50+ offers in his back pocket and film that screams ‘Day 1 starter.’ He hauled in 57 catches for 824 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2024 alone—crazy production for a sophomore. That came after posting 634 yards and 9 scores as a freshman. No wonder he made the MaxPreps Sophomore All-American squad.
The word is: Feaster’s set to visit Alabama on May 30, then LSU from June 20-22, and USC from June 6-8 in 2025. Meanwhile, JaMarcus Shephard (Bama’s WR coach) made a personal stop in Texas recently to check in. That’s effort. But effort doesn’t always equal success—not when Cortez Hankton (LSU’s WR coach) is in your way.
Boobie Feaster loves LSU, and he’s been visiting Baton Rouge since his freshman year. “For me LSU been No. 1,” Feaster told On3. “They got a little help it’s hometown for me. Right now LSU is No. 1.” He’s the kind of player who could headline a class. His routes are crisp, his after-the-catch work is nasty, and he doesn’t shy away from contact. That DeSoto pedigree? Proven. They don’t just produce athletes—they make game-changers. And with him reclassifying to the 2026 class, it puts pressure on every coaching staff to lock in early.
Brian Kelly’s 2026 recruiting class
LSU’s 2026 class is quietly turning into a monster. Forget smoke—this is a full-blown blaze. They’ve already secured 10 major commitments, including 5-star WR Tristen Keys, a certified stud out of Mississippi. Keys is currently ranked the No. 1 wideout in the class, and that’s not just hype—it’s real deal production and upside. Add to that defensive lineman Richard Anderson from New Orleans. This 4-star beast has both strength and finesse, and he’s a menace in the trenches.
Offensive tackle Brysten Martinez (from Gonzales) brings a nasty streak up front, and cornerback Havon Finney from California is a lockdown threat in the secondary. This group doesn’t just have talent—they’ve got balance across the board. And let’s not sleep on Jabari Mack, a 4-star wideout who’s got blazing speed and glue hands. Safety Aiden Hall, athlete Jakai Anderson, and wide receiver Kenny Darby are all playmakers who could start at a lot of places right now. Dylan Purter from Tuskegee, Alabama, is another safety with range and instincts. With all that in the fold, LSU’s 2026 class currently sits No. 1 in 247Sports’ team rankings.
What’s next? Possibly Jackson Cantwell—yeah, the 6-foot-8, 315-pound offensive lineman who’s the No. 1 overall recruit in the country. LSU’s lurking in. But it isn’t looking all good with Oregon and Ohio State in the mix. Tight end Luke Sorenson is another name to watch, having visited Baton Rouge recently. If Kelly and crew can close on Feaster and maybe land Cantwell, this might go down as one of the most complete LSU classes in the modern era.
And with Boobie Feaster nearing his decision, Brian Kelly has a golden chance to put an exclamation point on a class that’s already turning heads. July 4th might be about fireworks, but for LSU fans, it could also be about fireworks on the field for years to come.
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