The Gym class is impressive. Going to be a very weird year though. The top 2 signees aren't enrolling until Fall 2028 since they will be preparing for the Olympics. I imagine a lot of other top programs are in a similar spot with their best gymnasts.

Maybe by 2028-2029 somebody can FINALLY convince the NCAA to ditch the Amateur style scoring and use Elite style scoring.

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Hezly Rivera | Oradell, N.J. | WOGA Gymnastics

One of the most decorated gymnasts in the signing class, Rivera arrives at LSU with Olympic gold and multiple national championships to her name. A member of the gold medal-winning United States women's gymnastics team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Rivera has continued to establish herself among the nation's best elite gymnasts.

Rivera captured back-to-back U.S. all-around national championships in 2025 and 2026, adding the 2026 national beam title to her collection. She also claimed national titles on bars, beam and floor in 2025 and most recently represented Team USA at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The New Jersey native trains at WOGA Gymnastics and attends Texas Connections.

"I chose LSU because of the amazing people and how home oriented it is," Rivera said. She will join the Tigers in Fall 2028 following the Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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Reese Esponda | Helena, Mont. | World Champions Centre

A four-time U.S. National Team member and two-time World Championships silver medalist, Esponda brings an impressive résumé to Baton Rouge.

Esponda helped Team USA secure team silver at the 2026 World Championships while also claiming an individual silver medal on floor. She captured the 2026 U.S. Classic all-around title and the 2026 U.S. national floor championship.

The Montana native trains at World Champions Centre and attends Bridgeway Academy.

"Purple and Gold are definitely my colors, but the people are why I chose LSU," Esponda said. "The coaches make me feel at home and there is just something special about the team and the girls committing with me. I can't wait to get to Baton Rouge and chase national championships together. Geaux Tigers!"

Esponda will defer enrollment until Fall 2028 following the Los Angeles Olympic Games.

This post was edited on 11/12/26 at 9:09 am