While college football teams are focused on building strong 2025 rosters through the transfer portal, one young star is already making noise for the 2026 class. Beau Jandreau, a three-star linebacker, is the name grabbing headlines.
What’s surprising is that major Big Ten and SEC programs are battling for his commitment. With 20 offers already in hand, this rising linebacker is drawing attention from some of the best teams in the country.
Beau Jandreau’s Recruitment Becomes a Big Ten vs SEC Showdown
Jandreau is a standout linebacker from Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. He’s one of the top defensive recruits in the 2026 class. Despite not being a five-star recruit, he’s already making a big splash in the football community.
According to credible reports, Jandreau has received over 20 scholarship offers. He has also scheduled visits with top schools like Oklahoma, Oregon, USC, Washington, and Oregon State. With so much attention, his recruitment has quickly turned into a battle between the Big Ten and SEC, as both conferences fight to land him before the 2026 season.
On May 5, football recruiting expert Chad Simmons tweeted, “It is turning into a Big Ten vs. SEC battle for Gilbert (Ari.) Hamilton LB Beau Jandreau. Schools like Oklahoma, Oregon, USC, and Washington are contenders, with others pushing.”
Standing at 6’1” and weighing 210 pounds, Jandreau is known for his strong tackling, sharp defensive awareness, and versatility. He was also rated as a top-100 linebacker nationally. His physicality and aggressive style make him a top target for SEC programs, while Big Ten teams value his high football IQ.
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So far, Jandreau has scheduled five official visits to schools like Oklahoma, Oregon, USC, Washington, and San Diego State. He still has 15 more offers on the table. Whether he will visit all of those schools remains unclear. But one thing is sure—his final decision will shape the future of the defense at whichever school he chooses.
It’s safe to say this is one of the most high-profile recruitment battles of the 2026 season.
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