LSU Lands 2028 OT Hours After His Brother Commits — Meet the Whitehead Duo

The Whitehead brothers are taking their talents to Baton Rouge, and LSU’s recruiting operation just added its first piece for the class of 2028.

Isaiah Whitehead, a three-star offensive tackle from Chesterfield, Virginia, announced his commitment to the Tigers on Wednesday evening, choosing LSU over South Carolina and Virginia Tech. The decision came just hours after his older brother, Chris Whitehead, pledged to LSU’s 2027 class. Both play at Lloyd C. Bird High School, and now they’re set to be teammates at the next level.

For Isaiah, the timing wasn’t an accident. He visited LSU this week alongside Chris, met with Lane Kiffin and the coaching staff, and picked up an offer during the trip. By the time he left campus, the 6-foot-4.5, 325-pound lineman was ready to commit.

“It felt right,” Whitehead said, according to reports from his announcement. “Being around the coaches and seeing how they develop guys — I knew this was where I wanted to be.”

A Rising Prospect in the 2028 Cycle

Whitehead is considered one of Virginia’s top young talents. Recruiting services rank him as either the No. 7 or No. 9 prospect in the state, and nationally he checks in around No. 405 to No. 411 overall. Among offensive tackles in the 2028 class, he’s listed between No. 34 and No. 38, depending on the evaluator.

His versatility is a key selling point. Coaches have noted that Whitehead could play either offensive tackle or guard at the college level, giving LSU flexibility as he continues to develop. He also held offers from Georgia, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Florida State, NC State, Penn State, Missouri, Maryland, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Syracuse, SMU, Cal, Pitt, and Virginia — a sign that his recruitment was far from regional.

LSU’s June Recruiting Surge Continues

Whitehead’s commitment is the 10th LSU has secured in June, with five of those coming in the last four days alone. Nine of the 10 pledges belong to the 2027 class, making this month a critical stretch for the program’s long-term roster building.

Landing the Whitehead brothers in the same day reinforces the family-oriented pitch LSU has been selling. For Isaiah, having his older brother already locked in made the decision even easier.

“We’ve been playing together since we were kids,” he said. “Doing it at LSU is going to be special.”

The Tigers’ 2028 class now has its foundation piece. Expect more fireworks before the month ends.