Ed Orgeron's squad may go through some early-season growing pains, but they should still be right there competing with Alabama for a league title when it's all said and done. 2022 5 star CB Jaheim Singletary favors LSU... Member-Only Message Boards. LSU. ", – Sam Spiegelman, South Central recruiting analyst, SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH LSU FANS AT TIGERDETAILS.COM. The Tigers built a lot of momentum with their championship run last season and don’t expect Ed Orgeron's program to slow down their national recruiting efforts in 2021.". "I probably made my decision last Wednesday after practice," said Taylor. All rights reserved. 6); five-star RB Camar Wheaton (No. Victory Hill is THE destination for LSU team and recruiting coverage discussion. Exclusive Highlights and Recruiting Interviews Many commit to their leader to secure their spot, but are not locked in completely with that school. Every time we were on FaceTime I would show them my LSU gear, we would talk about me being a Tiger, and they would always talk about having me playing at LSU in the purple and gold. Exclusive Highlights and Recruiting Interviews ... Chad Simmons is a Recruiting Analyst for Rivals… Difficulty ranking (1-10): 8 nm*, Covid testing questions in college football. "I think the LSU coaches had a good sense it was coming and it was great to tell them. First UGa, then OU, now LSU. Please update it here. While most of college football has been put on hold, recruiting marches on. "I am 100% happy with my commitment and I wouldn't be doing this if I wasn't 100% committed to LSU. He currently covers Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. They got to know me outside of football, who I am as a person and their approach to recruiting me was exactly was I was looking for.". Gold Member. The defending national champions have most of their top targets remaining on the board, so it’s completely feasible that LSU could end up in the top five of the team rankings when it’s all said and done. LSU had one major recruiting weekend before the coronavirus pandemic and was bracing for a big out-of-state junior day right when the stay-at-home orders were given. We are taking a snapshot of each class in their order of the Rivals Team Rankings and continue with the LSU Tigers. "For me, committing is a true commitment to a school and I am that to LSU," said Taylor. LSU DT Neil Farrell Jr. looking 'really good' entering opener vs. Miss. Exclusive coverage of Rivals Camp Series. 125 overall). After mowing the yard and ruminating on the subject: GITT if you still think ensminger called plays last year. 10), "LSU isn’t off to a fast start with commitments like Ohio State, Florida, Tennessee or Miami, but the Tigers have a solid group of pledges, including seven four-stars, led by Davis. Rivals250 prospects JoJo Earle and Landon Jackson gave surprise commitments and the Tigers picked up a pledge from a top-100 prospect in Nussmeier. The definitive source for all LSU news. "LSU's coaches are all very personable, they all wanted to get to know me as a person and not just the football player. © 2020 Verizon Media. "Put it on me," says Ed Orgeron on the loss to Mississippi State | Video, See what Myles Brennan had to say during the postgame press conference, LSU players tired during game? Commitment means so many different things in today's world of recruiting. Chad Simmons is a Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. Top commits: Four-star OLB Raesjon Davis (No. "Still, the pandemic has not slowed down the LSU coaches on the recruiting trail during the pandemic. Exclusive coverage of Rivals Camp Series. The class of 2021 has seen a wave of commitments since the start of April, and the team rankings have adjusted to reflect growing classes. Auburn, Florida and Mississippi State all made strong impressions, but LSU is the school Taylor has committed to. Jan 1, 2012 10,518 6,310 0. For what it's worth, my take on the season. I have had constant communication with LSU over the spring and summer, I have developed some great relationships with coaches there, so there was no sense in me waiting any longer.". Jul 30, 2018 4,958 16,980 113. Please update it here. "A national championship has certainly helped Orgeron to continue his cause in 2021 with early pledges from Louisiana, Texas, Florida and California. Lucas Taylor has committed to LSU and the four-star 2022 OL breaks his decision down here. "I do not think any of them was too surprised with my decision. ", SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH LSU FANS AT TIGERDETAILS.COM. "This is not a might for me, but I am locked in and I am going to LSU. State 'Air Raid,' drops opener, 44-34, 5-star Maason Smith feeling faster after shedding more than 40 pounds; chats about LSU/Korey Foreman this weekend, LIVE: LSU vs Mississippi State Game Thread. It came down to four SEC schools for Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul's Episcopal offensive lineman Lucas Taylor. 3 overall); five-star DT Maason Smith (No. 7); five-star OG Bryce Foster (No. My connection with those guys is so strong, so it is a great feeling.". 50 overall), QB Garrett Nussmeier (No.