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The 2027 college football recruiting cycle has warmed up in the first months of the 2026 offseason.
A sizable number of prospects in the class of 2027 have already announced their college commitments. Most are still scouring around for their best options and taking visits to the schools that appeal to them.
One uncommitted prospect inching closer to his decision is running back Jayden Miles. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ranks as the No. 31 running back, No. 13 prospect in Louisiana and No. 391 overall prospect in the class of 2027, per Rivals.
Miles helped guide Baton Rouge Catholic High School to a 10-2 overall record and state semifinal appearance during his sophomore season. During his junior season, he set a school record by scoring seven total touchdowns in a single game. He was named to the LFCA All-State First Team and LSWA All-State Honorable Mention in 2025.
Miles took an important step in his recruitment by trimming his list of schools to choose from. Hayes Fawcett of Rivals reported that Miles’ list is now down to six schools on Thursday.
LSU
The drive from Baton Rouge Catholic High School to LSU’s campus is about 10 minutes. The Tigers offered Miles a scholarship in early February of 2025.
The Tigers did not sign any running backs from the 2026 recruiting cycle, although they were able to retain Caden Durham despite the coaching change. Stacy Gage (UCF), Dilin Jones (Wisconsin) and Rod Gainey Jr. (Charlotte) all joined LSU’s 2026 roster from the transfer portal.
Kentucky
The Wildcats are a newer development in Miles’ recruitment. Kentucky offered him a scholarship in early January, one of a myriad of offers Will Stein’s new staff has made since its arrival in Lexington.
Kentucky acquired running backs CJ Baxter (Texas) and Jovantae Barnes (Oklahoma) out of the transfer portal. The Wildcats signed three-star running back Delvecchio Alston II to their 2026 class.
Auburn
Miles received his offer from Auburn back in January of 2025. Like both LSU and Kentucky, Auburn has undergone a coaching change since the end of the 2025 regular season.
The Tigers did not sign a running back from the 2026 recruiting cycle. However, Auburn brought in transfer running backs Tae Meadows (Troy), Bryson Washington (Baylor) and Nykahi Davenport (USF) to restock the position group.
Ohio State
The Buckeyes are one of three programs outside of the SEC that Miles has expressed interest in. Ohio State is returning a 1,000-yard rusher in Bo Jackson, who enters his sophomore season of college football.
Ohio State brought in Florida transfer Ja’Kobi Jackson for added depth to its 2026 running back room. Four-star Legend Bey and three-star Favour Akih were the Buckeyes’ two running back signees in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Florida State
The Seminoles were the first program to offer Miles back in May of 2024. He attended a camp at Florida State in June of 2024.
Quintrevion Wisner (Texas) and Gemari Sands (Florida Atlantic) both joined the Seminoles via the portal in the 2026 offseason. Florida State signed three-star running back Amari Thomas in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Texas Tech
The Red Raiders are the lone Big 12 program Miles is showing interest in. Texas Tech is coming off a season in which it made its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance.
Texas Tech returns a 1000-yard rusher from a season ago to its offense in Cameron Dickey. The Red Raiders did not bring in a running back in their 20-man portal class, but they did sign three-star Ashton Rowden in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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