All Eyes on LSU: 4-Star QB Bowe Bentley Shines on Official Visit, Sends Clear Signal to Brian Kelly
The LSU Tigers may have just taken a bold step forward in their quarterback future, thanks to the recent official visit of one of the nation’s most sought-after signal-callers — Bowe Bentley.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound four-star quarterback out of Celina High School in Texas walked into Baton Rouge this week with plenty of buzz, and after what he called a visit that “went really well,” he may be inching closer to making a monumental decision in favor of Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers.
Bentley is no ordinary recruit. He’s a proven winner, a polished playmaker, and one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2025 recruiting class. After leading Celina to an undefeated 16-0 season and claiming the Texas 4A Division I State Championship in a dominant 55-21 win over Kilgore, Bentley capped off his season with a performance that left no doubt: he’s the real deal. In that title game, Bentley threw for 265 yards and five touchdowns while completing 9 of 14 passes — all without a single interception. His total season numbers? A staggering 3,211 passing yards, 47 touchdowns, only seven picks, along with 923 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground.
He’s not just producing high school stats — he’s doing it on the biggest stages. From the Elite 11 Finals to the Navy All-American Bowl, Bentley has been showcasing his skill set among the nation’s best and rising above the noise every time.
But this visit to LSU feels different. It wasn’t just a tour or a recruitment pit stop — it was a potential turning point.
Bentley already has a warm rapport with the LSU program, a relationship that seems to have deepened after this latest trip to campus. While he also holds a strong connection with the Oklahoma Sooners — whom he’s scheduled to visit next — and has “cool” ties with several other schools including Arizona, Duke, Boston College, and Colorado, LSU appears to be making a lasting impression at exactly the right time.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly has been actively reshaping the Tigers into a national powerhouse. With the No. 10 recruiting class already in place, bringing Bentley into the mix could serve as a foundational piece in the Tigers’ championship puzzle. Oklahoma, with the No. 17 recruiting class, remains a serious contender, and Bentley’s visit to Norman this Friday could have major implications — but LSU has now set the tone.
According to his On3 player profile, Bentley holds an NIL valuation of $500,000, underscoring both his marketability and national relevance. His arm strength, poise under pressure, football IQ, and ability to extend plays make him one of the most complete quarterback prospects available.
Bentley currently holds offers from some of the biggest names in college football, including Ohio State, Florida State, Georgia, and Wisconsin. However, what stands out is his growing connection with LSU. The Tigers not only offer a clear vision under Brian Kelly’s leadership but also a proven system that continues to develop top-tier talent on both sides of the ball.
If Bentley’s tone after the visit is anything to go by, LSU may have just taken the lead in a race filled with blue-blood programs. And with his Oklahoma visit just days away, the next chapter in this recruitment saga will be just as crucial.
For now, LSU fans can take solace in this — they hosted one of the nation’s premier quarterbacks, gave him a full taste of what Tiger Nation is all about, and made a powerful impression that could shape the future of their program for years to come.
As the battle for Bowe Bentley continues, the message is clear: LSU is not just in the mix — they might be right at the front.
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