Da'Monte Coxie Possibly Juco

Da'Monte Coxie


Da'Monte Coxie compared signing with LSU to marrying the woman of his dreams Monday morning.

But the ceremony for which he's waited most of his life is coming with some jitters as Wednesday's National Signing Day draws nearer.

The East St. John wide receiver, who committed to the Tigers in July, didn't receive his Letter of Intent on Monday as many of his fellow members of the 2016 recruiting class did, as, sources within the program confirmed, LSU remains cautious because of his academic standing.

"We're getting kind of nervous," Wildcats coach Alden Foster said. "I don't know how it's looking. He has some work to do in the classroom, but I've seen LSU stick with some guys that had some work to do in the classroom. That was when coach (Frank) Wilson was still there, but hopefully that still holds through with the new guys there on the staff."

LSU coaches have discussed the issue at multiple times throughout the past month and appear to remain committed to the Baton Rouge native, whether as an eventual qualifier or as a potential sign-and-place junior college prospect.

For Coxie, the circumstances might seem to somewhat cloud a lifelong dream now finally so close to his grasp.

But the 6-foot-3, 188-pound standout said he remains committed, even if he has to wait or detour through the junior college route.