Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas four-star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. has narrowed his focus to eight schools with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers firmly in the race for the coveted pass-catcher.<\/p>\n
Jones Jr. checks in as the No. 11 rated wideout in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with programs from coast-to-coast battling for his commitment ahead of a pivotal offseason in his process.<\/p>\n
The 5-foot-11, 160-pound Florida native has earned scholarships from the likes of the LSU Tigers, Michigan Wolverines, Oregon Ducks, and Florida Gators, among several others, across his stellar prep career.<\/p>\n
But the Sunshine State pass-catcher is now down to eight schools after trimming his list of over 20 offers.<\/p>\n
Jones Jr. is down to the LSU Tigers, Oregon Ducks, Michigan Wolverines, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Florida State Seminoles, and Miami Hurricanes. <\/p>\n
NEWS: Four-Star WR Julius Jones Jr. is down to 8 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals<\/a><\/p>\n The 5\u201911 175 WR from Fort Lauderdale, FL is ranked as a Top 70 Recruit in the \u201827 Class (per Rivals Industry)<\/p>\n Where Should He Go?https:\/\/t.co\/0NfxG1Awl6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BDlNJ6zjOm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish remain viewed as the favorite in Jones Jr.’s process with the legacy recruit eyeing South Bend, according to reports.<\/p>\n A legacy, Jones Jr.’s father played his college football career at Notre Dame as a running back from 1999 to 2003. <\/p>\n But other schools are swinging for the fences in his recruitment – including Kiffin and the LSU Tigers as the program turns up the heat this offseason. <\/p>\n Jones Jr. checks in as a Top-100 prospect in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with programs galore battling for his commitment as he navigates a rigorous offseason in his process this spring and into the summer.<\/p>\n LSU has intensified its pursuit for a myriad of pass-catchers in next year’s cycle with Kiffin’s staff putting a foot on the gas for the top weapons in America – including New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star Easton Royal.<\/p>\n The current Texas Longhorns commit finished his junior year with 53 receptions for 1,151 yards and 17 touchdowns with his track speed on full display – where he also thrives after finishing the 100-meter dash in 10.3 seconds last season. <\/p>\n Now, all eyes are on the LSU Tigers’ offseason with the program in pursuit of multiple elite wideouts in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.<\/p>\n More LSU News: <\/p>\n Five-Star LSU Football Signee, No. 1 Player in America Labeled ‘Most College Ready’<\/a><\/p>\n Lane Kiffin on the Road: LSU Football Travels Across America To See Elite Targets<\/a><\/p>\n LSU Football Believes This Transfer Portal Addition Can Elevate Lane Kiffin’s Tigers<\/a><\/p>\n Join the Community: <\/p>\n Follow Zack Nagy on Twitter:\u00a0@znagy20\u00a0<\/a>and LSU Tigers On SI:\u00a0@LSUTigersSI\u00a0<\/a>for all coverage surrounding the LSU Tigers.<\/p>\n