Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central defensive lineman JJ Finch continues surging up the recruiting rankings within the 2026 class with a number of powerhouse applications pursuing his companies.
Finch, the No. 1 rated prospect in Indiana, has a myriad of faculties in his ear following a standout junior marketing campaign on the prep scene.
The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder is a High-50 defensive lineman within the 2026 Recruiting Cycle with a proposal listing to again it up.
Finch holds scholarships from the likes of Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan and Tennessee, amongst a number of others.
Throughout the previous couple of months, it has been the hometown Combating Irish program producing important buzz, however with the summer season months approaching, LSU is choosing up steam.
The highly-touted prospect performed with present LSU EDGE, Damien Shanklin, previous to the true freshman defensive lineman signing with the Tigers final December.
Now, with Shanklin already on the roster in Baton Rouge, this system is trying to pair the previous teammates collectively once more for faculty.
LSU has turned up the warmth for Finch and are trending for the gifted defensive lineman behind the scenes, in accordance with On3 Sports activities.
On3 Sports activities recruiting skilled Steve Wiltfong logged an skilled prediction on Thursday in favor of the LSU Tigers profitable out for Finch’s companies.
Finch will start his official go to course of in the course of the weekend of Might 30 when he hits the highway to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) for a check-in with the Crimson Tide.
From there, he might be in Baton Rouge the next weekend for a multi-day stick with Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers starting on June 6.
The Bayou Bengals are cruising within the 2026 Recruiting Cycle with the No. 2 total class and the No. 1. class within the Southeastern Convention.
LSU presently holds a dedication from the No. 1 defensive lineman in America, Richard Anderson, with the Tigers trying to stack expertise alongside him for the long run.
The New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr product dedicated to the Tigers final June.
Anderson earned 5A All-State honors in 2024 after tallying 44 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 18 quarterback hurries, two interceptions and a landing in 2024.
The coveted defensive lineman is rated because the No. 1 prospect in Louisiana and a High-25 total prospect in America heading into his senior marketing campaign.
Now, it is full deal with Finch to hitch Anderson within the trenches with this system set to battle it out for his companies heading into the summer season months.
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