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The WireRecruiting · SECUPDATED AUG 23, 2026
The Pate State / The Wire
The WireStatus · ReportedImpact · lowLSU · SEC

LSU stays in the race for four-star 2028 safety Jaelyn Easterling-Flores

Jaelyn Easterling-Flores has narrowed his recruitment to six schools, keeping LSU involved with a highly regarded safety from the 2028 class. The announcement creates an opening for the Tigers, but the supplied report does not identify the other finalists, a leader, or a commitment timeline.

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AUG 23, 2026
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Justin Churchill reports that four-star safety Jaelyn Easterling-Flores has narrowed his recruitment to six schools. LSU is one of those finalists. Easterling-Flores is part of the 2028 recruiting class, and the Tigers are pursuing him at safety. The report does not identify the other five schools, name a leader, include a quote from Easterling-Flores or LSU staff, or provide a commitment date. For now, LSU has made the cut and has more time to build the relationship.

Sourcing & standards: Reporting via Yahoo Sports. Produced by the Pate State Wire Desk under the site's verification rules, monitored by an editor. Corrections are timestamped, never silent.

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