LSU Football Sits Alongside Oklahoma Sooners, Ohio State Buckeyes For Prized Prospect

Franklin (Tenn.) BGA four-star offensive tackle Koehn Dial has emerged as one of the top prospects in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers keeping close tabs on the Tennessee standout.

Dial checks in as a Top-10 offensive tackle in America with programs galore eyeing his services as he navigates a pivotal stretch in his recruitment process this offseason.

The 6-foot-8, 294-pounder has earned scholarships from the likes of the LSU Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Vanderbilt Commodores, and Kentucky Wildcats, among several others, across his time on the prep scene.

But contenders are emerging for Dial as he narrows his focus to six programs this offseason.

Kiffin and the LSU Tigers sit alongside the Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Georgia Bulldogs, Tennessee Volunteers, and Vanderbilt Commodores after trimming his list this week.

Here are my top 6 schools@FootballBga @TomLoy247 @ChadSimmons_ @bigdonell72 @bobbybentley @Coach_Shugg @DemetricDWarren @adamgorney @LemmingReport pic.twitter.com/JIxeFKP0vT
— KoehnDial (@KoehnDial) April 1, 2026

The Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners have emerged as early favorites for Dial - according to the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine - but the LSU Tigers remain in contention amid a pivotal offseason stretch.

Offensive line coach Eric Wolford is running point guard in this one as he keeps tabs on the talented prospect out of Tennessee with finalists now locked in ahead of his junior campaign.

LSU is beginning to identify top targets in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle with Dial - among others - quickly surging as priorities for the coaching staff.

The Priority Target: TE Lee Steele

Orange Beach (Ala.) four-star tight end Lee Steele made his way to Baton Rouge this past weekend for a visit with Kiffin and Co. as the program intensifies its pursuit.

Steele checks in as the No. 8 rated tight end in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle where he has seen his status skyrocket across the last few months with offers galore rolling in.

The 6-foot-6, 210-pounder has earned scholarships from the likes of the LSU Tigers, Auburn Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Ole Miss Rebels, and Tennessee Volunteers, among several others, across his time on the prep scene.

The recent visit to Baton Rouge has Steele taking a closer look into Kiffin and the Bayou Bengals:

Blessed to be able to attend spring practice @LSUfootball , thank you @Lane_Kiffin @CoachJoeCox for the hospitality and knowledge you shared with me today. @Rivals @SWiltfong_ @ChadSimmons_ @ScoutFball @TomLoy247 @On3Recruits @247Sports @TDARecruiting @OrangeBeachFB… pic.twitter.com/cDTaRbheTh
— Lee Steele (@LeeSteele_2028) March 28, 2026

"It was something that every kid dreams of. It was great talking to [Lane Kiffin] and talking to [LSU tight ends coach Joe] Cox. It is a great place for kids to come in and play," Steele said of his recent visit to Baton Rouge.

"I met Lane Kiffin yesterday - I talked to him about what it takes to play there and Trey'Dez [Green] and how he works. It takes a hunger, man."

Now, as the LSU Tigers identify priority targets in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle, both Dial and Steele have emerged as names to keep tabs on.

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