OK, it appears we are in on 5 possibilities:

Richard Ash - Apparently there is a very good chance this guy could end up a Tiger. Everything points to LSU and USC as his favorites. Some SC guys have told me he does not have a committable offer as the Trojan staff continues to evaluate his performance this year while checking out other prospects. If he does not get the chance to go to SC, he could likely end up at LSU. People here have mentioned that he does not have a quick first step off the line. Still, he appears to do well once he gets up and going. He looks very strong. He uses his hands really well to shed blockers. He has good technique, instincts, and closing speed. I would not mind having him on board.

Cassius Marsh - I think this guy's stock could climb. He has great size at around 6'3" 275 lbs but his coach says he has gotten larger and is really around 6'4" 290 lbs. He is quick and has great movement for his size while also showing good technique at shedding blocks. He has performed well against elite competition while being double-teamed most of the time. He is scheduled to visit LSU for the Florida game and will also visit Oklahoma, Arizona State, and Cal (from whom he decommitted). He says he will make his commitment based upon these visits. UCLA also has an outside chance of signing him. He wants to play for a high profile school known for sending D-linemen to the NFL.

Byran Jones - This guy is huge at around 6'3" 300 lbs. He is a wide body in the middle. Moreover, he has a great burst off the line. He gets up and moving very quickly but does not run very well. He does his damage within the first few seconds of the play. He is very strong, perhaps the strongest of the guys we are considering. He has offers from schools like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State. He says he really likes LSU but does not seem to make an effort to attend camps or visits. I don't know if he is aloof or just says he really likes LSU while also being just fine with the offers he already holds. I think he is someone worth pursuing.

Bryon Bennett - I don't know much about this guy.

J.R. Ferguson - Listed as a DE but has all the ability to play inside; not sure if he has a preference or how that will factor into his decision. This guy is a freak and it would be great if we could land him. He has great size at around 6'4" 275 lbs and is a tremendously gifted athlete. Without a doubt, he is on a different level from the other guys listed. He completely dominated his high school years and has been considered a phenom since he was a 6'2" 225 lb 14-year-old. He has the total package of size, strength, technique, speed, and instincts. He says he is wide open but is known to really like North Carolina, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Maryland. He also visited USC and said he was very impressed.

What do you guys think about these prospects? Who would you like to sign (if any)? Who do you think is most likely to sign (if any)? I would not mind signing two of them.