4-star safety Jacob Bradford decommits from Houston with LSU trending

Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic four-star safety Jacob Bradford has decommitted from Houston, according to multiple reports.

He was pledged to the Cougars since June 23. LSU is trending for the 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. Bradford is set to visit Baton Rouge this weekend, just one week after logging his official visit.

Bradford is the No. 388 overall prospect and No. 36 safety in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 14 player in The Boot.

“LSU did an outstanding job hosting the Louisiana recruits during their official visit,” Bradford told On3 after his most recent visit. “All the young men were familiar with one another, and the families had strong connections as well. It’s incredible to see how much elite talent is concentrated in one state.” 

Bradford was the second highest-ranked prospect in Houston’s 2025 class — which now features just 18 commitments and ranks outside the top 40 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Tigers looking to add another DB to stacked class

Brian Kelly and his staff have continued to prioritize in-state recruiting, as nine of the top 15 players in Louisiana this cycle are already committed to LSU. That includes five-star running back pledge Harlem Berry and top-100 offensive lineman Devin Harper.

LSU’s class ranks No. 3 in the nation and No. 2 in the SEC, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. The class features 26 commitments, nine of whom are top-100 prospects. Five-Star Plus+ quarterback commit Bryce Underwood is the No. 1 player in the nation, while Five-Star Plus+ cornerback commit DJ Pickett checks in at No. 9.

Pickett is one of four defensive backs in LSU’s class, alongside four-star CB Kade Phillips, four-star safety Jhase Thomas and four-star CB Aidan Anding. Phillips, who flipped from Texas in August, is a top-150 recruit and a top-20 CB.

Bradford’s younger brother, Blaine Bradford, is On3’s No. 9 overall prospect and top-ranked safety in the 2026 cycle and is also trending to the hometown program.