LSU Lands Four-Star Safety Karnell “Greedy” James After Flip From Texas

A late official visit persuaded James by spotlighting LSU’s coaching pitch, team culture, and his family ties to Louisiana.

Overview

James officially flipped his commitment from Texas to LSU on Thursday after taking official visits to LSU, Notre Dame and Texas during June.
He told Rivals he picked LSU because he loved the culture, viewed the coaching staff as father figures, and felt DB coach Corey Raymond could best develop him.
LSU insider Zack Nagy confirmed the flip on 247Sports, and recruiting outlets report LSU made a strong in-person pitch that swung James and his family.
James is a nationally ranked 2027 prospect—rated among the top safeties by 247Sports—and his switch is viewed as a notable recruiting win for Lane Kiffin’s staff and a setback for Texas.
The move underscores how late official visits and coaching relationships can reshape modern recruiting races and immediately alter perceptions of 2027 class momentum for both programs.