LSU gymnastics just locked down the nation’s top recruiting class, signing 10 absolute studs for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. But hold up: five of those gymnasts are hitting pause to chase Olympic glory before even stepping foot on campus. It’s a game-changer for the program, both in the near future and down the line.
The Future Is Now (and Next Year)
This past Wednesday, LSU officially announced its massive haul for the classes of 2027 and 2028. We’re talking about the nation’s number one recruiting class, period. For those of us who remember last year’s shock when LSU grabbed nine commitments despite new roster limits, this signing day made everything click. The talent split is real, and it’s spectacular. The class of 2027 is bringing Myla Ruck, Jada Oliver, Kiari Sparks, Sage Bradford, and Josie Lynch to the team. These five are set to join the squad for the 2028 season, immediately injecting some serious firepower.
Olympic Dreams and the 2029 Super Squad
Now, for the really wild part: five of those newly signed athletes are deferring their enrollment by a whole year. Why? They’re training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics! Hezly Rivera, who committed back in 2025, officially signed and is deferring. Team USA hopefuls Tatum Drusch and Reese Esponda are right there with her, signing and delaying their college start. And it’s not just Americans, either! Canadian elite gymnasts Lia Redick and Zoé Cadrin are also putting college on hold to try and earn a spot on their national team. These five incredible talents will finally hit the LSU campus for the 2029 season. Imagine that kind of veteran, Olympic-level experience joining your team. It’s going to be absolutely nuts.
Still Building, Still Dominating
Don’t think LSU is resting on its laurels. They are still actively recruiting for the 2028 class. Just this past Saturday, they hosted American elite standouts Charleigh Bullock and Caroline Moreau. And Moreau seemed to have a blast, apparently getting head coach Jay Clark to do three TikToks with her! LSU has the room to add both these talents without any major issues, showing they’re not done stacking the roster for a dynasty run.
LSU isn’t done yet, still eyeing more talent for the 2028 class. But with this incredible haul, especially those five aiming for Olympic gold before college, the future for LSU gymnastics isn’t just bright, it’s absolutely blinding.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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