Breaking News: Five-Star WR Shocks College Football World by Rejecting $6.5 Million, Decommits from LSU, and Flips Commitment to Arizona State Over Notre Dame and Tennessee
In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves through the college football landscape, five-star wide receiver Malik Jefferson has decommitted from LSU — and he’s not chasing the bag either.
The Louisiana native, widely regarded as the No. 2 wideout in the Class of 2026, made headlines by turning down a reported $6.5 million NIL package that was reportedly tied to his commitment with the Tigers. But what came next is what truly has the internet ablaze: Jefferson has flipped his commitment to Arizona State University, choosing the Sun Devils over powerhouse programs Notre Dame and Tennessee.
“I want to build something new,” Jefferson said in a cryptic Instagram Live session shortly after the news broke. “It’s not always about the money. Sometimes, it’s about making your own legacy.”
Sources close to the recruitment confirm that both Notre Dame and Tennessee offered highly competitive NIL packages and laid out strong visions for Jefferson’s development and brand. But in the end, it was Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham who sold Jefferson on the idea of being “the face of the program,” with full control over his narrative and a chance to elevate a rising Pac-12 contender.
The move has sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. Some fans are questioning whether there’s an undisclosed NIL deal behind the scenes. Others believe Jefferson is signaling a new trend: elite recruits choosing culture, creativity, and control over cash and blue bloods.
LSU fans are left stunned, while Arizona State supporters are celebrating what could be one of the biggest recruiting steals in recent memory. As for Jefferson, he’s already posted a fiery tweet: “Y’all gonna feel me. Forks Up.”
Stay tuned. This story is far from over.
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