Multiple sources are reporting that four-star Crimson Tide linebacker commit Chris Allen will visit LSU this weekend instead Alabama.

Allen has been committed to Alabama since late November but the LSU coaching has been working hard to the flip the Baton Rouge native to stay home and play for the Tigers.

The 6-3, 235-pound prospect from Southern University Lab is rated the No. 6 outside linebacker in the country and No. 4 overall player from the state of Louisiana for the class of 2017, according to 247Sports.

LSU currently only has one linebacker commit for the class of 2017 in four-star prospect Patrick Queen from Livonia, LA. Getting Allen on campus this weekend

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BayouTiga•90 months

Visit update anyone?

Blind Zebras•90 months

I'm certain Saban experiences human joy. He just doesn't show it, like his mentor in New England

blueboy•90 months

Ask Marcus Spears what it's like for a Southern Lab kid to stay home and play for the Tigers. I still remember watching him return his interception for a TD in the Dome, and I will never forget the billboard he rented on I-10 just to thank the fans for supporting him. Go to Bama and you can play for a vindictive dickhead who is incapable of experiencing human joy, or stay in BR and play for a man who's been where you are and is loved by his players.

IvanCCCP•90 months

5 players leaving early, RBs and QBs transferring, commits switching commitments. Won't be long now before Dabo gets hired. tDecline is real.

Rakim•90 months

Come home Chris... Be a legend here in Baton Rouge.

blakus14•90 months

Stay home, take PRIDE in YOUR city And the flagship university of the state, and feast on rivals In tiger stadium...

CL8100•90 months

so mr allen wants to sit on the bench for a yr and go to bama and not play for a yr and just take classes ? doesnt make sense well good to see he at least taking a visit to lsu cause he can play immediately

Tigers4Lyfe•90 months

I'm sure the want to win championships may have something do with it as well.

Vastmind•90 months

You don't want to live in the land of red clay and pine trees. I know this from experience. Take pride in your unique state.

Spankum•90 months

Saban used to not allow committees to visit other schools...wonder if he has softened on that stance?

IvanCCCP•90 months

He has no choice. He knows the time is near.

Lexman1•90 months

As much as anything, Saban's secret to his success imo is superior linebackers. Unfortunately, the majority of these come from North Louisiana. If we can flip Allen and start chipping away at these recruits, we should be able to level the playing field. Dave Aranda and Coach O realize this I'm sure and as most of you have stated: Early playing time at LSU should be an easy sell.

OU812•90 months

As much as anything, Saban's secret to his success imo is superior linebackers. Unfortunately, the majority of these come from North Louisiana. Please list them...

YellaPurp•90 months

Smh didn't Moses do the same..........

Mouche337•90 months

He did. I was thinking the same thing. Hoping this isn't a repeat of that fiasco.

Magazine St•90 months

I read he moved the Alabama visit to the following weekend. Is it true or did he completely cancel the Alabama visit altogether?

GumplandTiger•90 months

Moved Bama to Jan 20, per Rivals.

IvanCCCP•90 months

He has not rescheduled a visit to Bama so at this point it's a cancellation

Mouche337•90 months

I hope he has come to the realization that the only reason Bama wants him is to LSU weaker. He won't play in Bama. Saban just wants to stash him away on the dept chart, away from LSU. And then when he decides to transfer, he won't be allowed to go to LSU because we are a rival school. Make the smart choice son. Go where you can play right away in a place where you're already admired.

FournetteForEver7•90 months

Saban is doing this to every sec team. A strategy that could eventually hurt the Sec.

LaBR4•90 months

It's time to start staying home again...Marcus Spears, tell em what's it like to stay home and win Title

eugene1928LSU•90 months

Come on young man, LSU is where it's happening. You can see if you are ready to play as a freshman, YOU will get that chance just ask D White. Come on Tiger, as a native Louisianian you know the passion this state has for the Tigers, make us all proud.

Space Cowboy•90 months

Man if we can get Chris Allen, along with Willie Gay and Jacob Phillips, that would be the icing on our recruiting class.

Jimbeaux28•90 months

When LSU be the school that everyone talks about having to redshirt and then having wait 3-4 years to wait to play because of all the All-Americans we have? Make this happen Chris!

themunch•90 months

Be a Tiger.

bayoucook•90 months

Bama stocked at LB position, he would redshirt and wont possibly see the field for 3 years. Come to LSU and see the field next season. Should be a no-brainier, but Saban talks!

IvanCCCP•90 months

He will learn more from Aranda than Pruitt or whomever they have there

FournetteForEver7•90 months

Makes sense to come to LSU for him. Better chance of starting, Dominant defense with best DC in the country, and a chance to compete for titles

EvrybodysAllAmerican•90 months

I cant believe he's even taking this long to consider it. Wait 3-4 years to play at bama, and compete with all -americans to see the field, or start for 3+ years on a defense that's just as good as Bama's.

BILLFISHER22•90 months

At home too!!!!

WarhawkRebel•90 months

Money and a new vehicle talks!!! Makes momma happy too!

IvanCCCP•90 months

1-2 more years with Aranda and LSU's D will be better than Bama's

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