Liking our chances w/ Tyler Steen

Been following Tyler Steen's recruitment the last few months (primarily by way of articles published by A. Ivins & others), and I'm optimistic about our chances with this kid for the following reasons:

Numerous connections btwn. Steen & LSU, including:
-->Corey Phillips & Cortez Hankton (recruited him to Vandy, now @ LSU),
-->Marlon Martinez & Marcus Dumervil (HS teammates @ St. Thomas Acq., now @ LSU),
-->Several family members reside in BR & NOLA, and two (2) cousins are recent LSU grads.

BK's track-record developing O-Lineman & ability to sell his plan for development:
-->Steen's father has given several interviews recently, and he was inevitably asked about what his son values most in deciding where to transfer - offering two (2) quotes on the matter, as follows:
(i) "Player development will play a key factor in the decision-making process", and
(ii) "Tyler's just looking for the right coach that can take him to the next level"

-->Translation - Steen will transfer to the program w/ a coaching staff that can elevate his development as an O-Lineman & maximize his draft stock as an NFL prospect.

-->IMO, BK will make a compelling pitch that he and Brad Davis are precisely the coaches that can deliver the results sought by Steen - as BK places a heavy emphasis on player development, and he has a successful track-record of sending O-Lineman to the league.

Reasonable path to immediate playing time exists:
-->Four (4) of the five (5) starting O-Lineman from LSU's 2021 unit have either declared for the NFL draft or exhausted their eligibility,
-->Furthermore, the completely overhauled staff likely means that everyone will have to earn a starting spot, regardless of position, seniority, or profile,
-->With 30+ starts to his credit, Steen would immediately become the most experienced O-Lineman on LSU's roster, and
-->Being a position versatile LT/RT, Tyler Steen could easily earn a starting spot on LSU's 2022 O-Line.

Tyler Steen fits the mold of a txfr. portal target preferred by BK:
-->He's a smart, self-disciplined kid (evidenced by the fact that he's already earned his undergrad. degree),
-->He's clearly motivated to continue developing as a student (pursuing masters degree) & a football player (which makes for an ideal role model and potential team leader), and
-->Steen has extensive SEC experience.

NIL opportunities likely available if he were to sign w/ LSU:
-->Similar situation to Miles Frazier, who received an NIL deal w/ Gordon soon after arriving to campus.

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CONCLUSION - Tyler Steen has the experience, mental makeup, and physical traits consistent with other txfr. portal signees. Seeing as how Steen is an offensive tackle (OT) - I'm of the opinion that BK and B. Davis will go all-in on their push for the Vanderbilt transfer, and I like our chances of ultimately signing the 4* tackle out of South Florida.

OV to LSU: 3/10/22 - 3/12/22
OV to Bama: 3/25/22 - 3/26/22

Commitment Date: 3/31/2022.