Frankfort (Ill.) Lincoln-Way East four-star quarterback Jonas Williams verbally committed to the Oregon Ducks in August of 2024 with Dan Lanning and Co. snagging one of America’s top talents.

The No. 1 rated prospect in Illinois, and No. 7 quarterback in the nation, Williams remains a hot commodity on the recruiting scene in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle.

The coveted quarterback recently wrapped up a junior campaign where he tossed for 2,926 yards and 42 touchdowns with only six interceptions. He completed 67.8 percent of his passes and logged another seven scores on the ground.

Now, despite verbally committing to Lanning and the Oregon Ducks last August, it hasn’t stopped the top programs from reaching out to the 6-foot-3, 205-pounder.

That includes Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers with offensive coordinator Joe Sloan remaining in contact with the prized quarterback.

“I really like Coach (Joe) Sloan,” Williams told On3 Sports. Sloan took a trip to visit with the coveted quarterback and his family when coaches were on the road last month. 

“LSU is always a powerhouse in the SEC. Even though they had a down year this year they were still a good team. I expect and they have big expectations coming into next year. It’s a great offense, great staff and they always got dogs on the team.”

According to On3 Sports, LSU is “firmly in the mix” for Williams’ services despite being committed to the Ducks as it stands.

“Oregon pursuing Jared Curtis [No. 1 QB in America] while having a quarterback committed, and a very highly-ranked one at that, in Jonas Williams was newsworthy,” On3 Sports’ Shea Dixon said on ‘The Inside Scoop’ earlier this week.

“I think it’s just as newsworthy now that Williams is openly talking about taking visits to two schools: Southern Cal and LSU. He’s visited before, but now it’s going to be about getting back there and then setting up official visits.”

LSU did not take a quarterback in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle following Bryce Underwood, the top-ranked signal-caller in the country, backing off of his pledge to the program in November.

Now, all eyes turn towards the 2026 Recruiting Cycle with Williams quickly emerging as a top target for the LSU program.

Can the Bayou Bengals pull off the flip? Time will tell, but Southern Cal remains a player in the “Williams Sweepstakes” as well.

Which quarterbacks is LSU pursuing in the 2026 cycle?

The Spring Visitor: Celina (Tex.) QB Bowe Bentley

Celina (Tex.) four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley is in the midst of a significant offseason with top programs in America extending offers his way.

The fast-rising prospect out of the Lone Star State has been on a hot streak as of late after reeling in scholarships from Florida State, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Texas Tech.

Bentley is coming off of a dominant junior campaign where he began gaining national recognition as one of the top quarterbacks in Texas.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder torched defenses after logging 3,330 yards passing and 47 touchdowns while completing 70 percent of his throws. He added another 933 yards rushing and 16 more scores on his way to leading his prep squad to a state championship.

Now, Bentley’s hot streak continues with the LSU Tigers entering the mix after extending an offer in early February.

The youngster has now locked in four visits for the spring, according to Rivals, with LSU getting one of their own.

Bentley is expected to visit LSU in March, a source confirmed to LSU Tigers On SI.

Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan picked up the phone and dished out an offer to the prized 2026 star last Wednesday and immediately began putting in work for Bentley’s services.

LSU has begun looking to find a signal-caller in both the 2026 and 2027 cycles with a flurry of offers being dished out.

Jake Fette: Top-5 Quarterback in America, Arizona State Commit

El Paso (Tex.) Del Valle quarterback Jake Fette has become a household name in the 2026 Recruiting Class with SEC programs beginning to extend scholarships his way.

Fette, a current Arizona State commit, has reeled in offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State and other talented programs as he gears up for his senior campaign.

Now, LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan has extended a scholarship offer to Fette with the Tigers getting in the mix.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder out of the Lone Star State committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils in September, but it hasn’t stopped the “Who’s Who” of college football from remaining in contact.

The youngster burst on the scene as a sophomore in 2023 after throwing for over 2,400 yards and 27 touchdowns with only five interceptions on the season. He also ran for over 340 yards and an additional 13 scores.

Fast forward to his junior campaign in 2024 and he carried the momentum into a pivotal season for his recruitment.

The dynamic signal-caller tossed for 2,488 yards and 32 touchdowns through the air. He also added 589 yards and 11 more scores on the ground while showcasing his mobility.

Fette led his squad to an undefeated regular season in 2024 while becoming the “franchise quarterback” for Del Valle.

Now, despite remaining committed to Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils, other programs have turned up the heat with the LSU Tigers getting in the mix with an offer dished out.

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