LSU Football, Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans Among Potential Landing Spots for Top Safety

San Diego—Cathedral Catholic’s Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, the nation’s No. 1 safety in the 2026 class, has finalized a coast-to-coast spring visit slate that puts LSU, Oregon and USC squarely in the spotlight for his commitment. The 6-foot, 180-pound five-star plans to be in Baton Rouge on April 18, one of eight scheduled stops that also include Miami, Texas, Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame.

Lane Kiffin and the Tigers entered the race last month with a scholarship offer, joining a list that already featured USC, Oregon, UCLA and Oklahoma. According to 247Sports’ scouting report, Fa’alave-Johnson is “a gamer that can take over games in a variety of different ways,” projecting best at safety while possessing the versatility to contribute as a three-down running back.

As a junior in 2025 he rushed 150 times for 1,532 yards and 23 touchdowns, added 564 receiving yards and seven scores, and logged 40 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble on defense. His blend of instincts, range and physicality has made him a priority target for College Football Playoff contenders nationwide.

With visits locked in through late April, the battle for the West Coast’s most complete defensive back is intensifying, and LSU’s late entry under Kiffin has quickly become one of the storylines to watch.