NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Flip season is in full effect on the July 4th holiday weekend. Greedy James flipped his commitment from the Texas Longhorns to the LSU Tigers.
The 4-star safety originally committed to Texas on December 3, 2025. At LSU, James could play safety or cornerback.
James was born in New Orleans, but plays his high school football at Manvel. The city of Manvel is 26 miles from Houston.
LSU Tigers now possess 15 commits in the 2027 class, On3 ranks their class No. 11 in the nation.
Lane Kiffin and LSU are also trying to flip another LSU commit. Five-star Brother Martin wide receiver is committed to Texas, but the folks at LSU are trying to change all that.
Here’s a full list of the 2027 recruiting class according to Rivals industry rankings:
5-star TE Ahmad Hudson, Ruston, LA
4-star EDGE Chris Whitehead, Chesterfield (Lloyd C. Byrd), VA
4-star EDGE K.J. Green, Stone Mountain (Stephenson), GA.
4-star QB Peyton Houston, Shreveport (Evangel), LA
4-star OL Terrance Smith, Lansdale (Lansdale Catholic), PA
4-star RB Tre Segarra, Duncan (Byrnes), SC
4-star RB Trey Martin Winnsboro (Franklin Parish), LA
4-star ATH Braylon Calais, Cecilia, LA
4-star WR Ah’Mari Stevens, Fort Lauderdale (Chaminade-Madonna Prep), FL
4-star WR Cade Cooper, Garnet Valley (Malvern Prep), PA
4-star CB Greedy James, Manvel, TX
3-star WR Gary Burney, Jr., Bossier City (Parkway), LA
3-star RB Brennen Lacey, Frisco, TX
3-star OT Amaziah Siale, Kapaa (Mission Viejo), HI
3-star CB Markez Davis, Opelousas (Northwest), LA
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