2026 class prospect and four-star LB TJ White confirms receiving offer from Sonny Cumbie's LA Tech

Jackson Academy four-star linebacker TJ White is proving to be one of the most promising prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. Despite flying somewhat under the radar, White has already garnered offers from Akron, Arkansas State and Ole Miss.

Coach Sonny Cumbie's Louisiana Tech entered the race by extending an offer to White on Saturday. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound prospect shared the news on X, writing:

"After a great talk with @CoachCarter_LT I am blessed to receive an offer from Louisiana Tech @CoachDDuggan @shayhodge3 @H3_Performance @MacCorleone74 @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @MarshallRivals @TomLoy247 @Rebels247 @samspiegs @Zach_Berry @DukestheScoop."

According to On3, TJ White is ranked as the No. 140 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 13 linebacker in the 2026 class and the No. 8 recruit in Mississippi. Rivals places him as the No. 17 linebacker and the No. 8 recruit in the state. 247Sports and ESPN haven’t ranked him yet.

According to his MaxPreps profile, White recorded 42 solo tackles, 63 total tackles, 4.8 tackles per game, one sack, one interception and one caused fumble in the 2023 season. He also proved his athleticism on the basketball court in 2023, playing in 11 games and averaging 1.7 points, 0.6 assists, 1.4 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks per game.

Which programs may earn TJ White's commitment?

TJ White is still in the early stages of his recruitment process. He hasn't released a list of top programs, but several schools are already showing interest and trending as potential landing spots for him.

Leading the pack are the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who currently have a 22.2% chance of securing White’s commitment, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

The Bulldogs have a solid start to their 2026 recruiting class, with commitments from quarterback Michael Johnson, running back Jaeden Hill, wide receiver Kenny Darby and athlete Iverson McCoy. This strong foundation might make Mississippi State an attractive option for TJ White.

Following closely behind are the Ole Miss Rebels, with a 19.4% chance to earn White's commitment. They have no players committed to the 2026 class. Another contender is the Arkansas State Red Wolves, holding a 16.7% chance of landing White. Like Ole Miss, Arkansas State has not yet secured any commitments for the 2026 class.

Rounding out the list are the Baylor Bears, who have a 13.9% chance of securing TJ White's pledge. Baylor's 2026 class includes four-star prospect Ryelan Morris and three-star player Davis Penn.