LSU Dishes Out Offer to No. 2 Quarterback in America

The LSU football staff continues pumping out offers in the 2026 cycle with a pair of key scholarships being handed out last week.

The latest came after the purple and gold handed out an offer to the No. 2 quarterback in America: Dia Bell.

The 2026 Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage four-star quarterback got the call on Saturday from Joe Sloan and Co. as his recruitment takes off.

LSU hosted Bell for a visit this fall after getting the coveted signal-caller on campus for a game day experience.

The son of former NBA player Raja Bell, Dia has also taken trips to programs like Miami, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio State, and Penn State.

Truly blessed and grateful to receive an offer from @LSUfootball 🐅 #GeauxTigers #AGTG @CoachBrianKelly @CoachJoeSloan @LSUFBrecruiting pic.twitter.com/ld8LmHW7rC
— Dia Bell 2026 QB (@DiaBell3QB1) February 10, 2024

Brian Kelly and the Tigers also offered the No. 3 quarterback in America last week in 2026 Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley signal-caller Faizon Brandon.

Brandon, a four-star in the 2026 class, is in the midst of a tremendous run on the recruiting trail.

The coveted North Carolina native has earned 16 scholarships as he prepares for his junior campaign.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pounder from Greensboro (NC.) plays for Grimsley High School where he led the Whirlies to a 13-1 record as a sophomore.

Joe Sloan and Co. are getting their ducks in a row in the quarterback market. With the departure of Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, Garrett Nussmeier is set to be next in line to take over as the Tigers' next quarterback.

From there, the Bayou Bengals will have an embarrassment of riches to work with, headlined by 5-star Bryce Underwood in the 2025 class.

Underwood, the No. 1 overall player in America, revealed his commitment to the purple in gold on Jan. 6.

LSU sent shockwaves across the college football recruiting scene after landing his pledge last month.

A program-changing prospect, the No. 1 overall player in the 2025 class is a Tiger.

Now, the Bayou Bengals are keeping their foot on the gas for Underwood's services. LSU's Brian Kelly and Joe Sloan took the trip up to Michigan last week to visit with Underwood.

Underwood's commitment is one of the biggest recruiting victories of the modern era and this program is making sure to continue pushing for him after his pledge.

LSU has reached elite status in the 2025 cycle, with Underwood joining Harlem Berry (No. 1 RB in America) and Dakorien Moore (No. 1 WR in America) in the class.

It's a cycle that will move the needle for years to come. The trio of five-star, No. 1 prospects at their position will look to rejuvenate the program for the long haul.

When it comes to Underwood, his pledge is as big as it gets. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder will arrive in Baton Rouge as one of the top prospects of all-time.

LSU worked tirelessly in the recruitment of the gifted prospect, and after several visits to Baton Rouge in 2023, it set the table for a commitment from the nation's No. 1 recruit.

Now, the Tigers made sure to get one last visit with him before the recruiting Dead Period kicked in. The no-contact period will last until March.

Underwood has kept his recruitment close to the vest, but his actions have spoken volumes. He's made four unofficial visits down South with his family.

Of note, two of the trips came on family holidays including his mother's birthday and his parents anniversary.

Along with his actions, quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan has done his due diligence in this one. He's rolled out the red carpet on several occasions and it's done wonders.

Now, after a significant push from the Bayou Bengals, LSU has won out for his services and are keeping their foot on the gas with another trip up to Michigan.

The Underwood Sweepstakes will remain a battle with him not putting pen to paper until December, but the Tigers have a verbal pledge from one of the top recruits of all-time.