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My Early Portal Takes
Posted on 12/5/23 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 12/5/23 at 10:27 pm
Obviously it’s still early, but the portal is heating up and moves will need to be made. Here are the guys I’d be taking on right now or at the very least, strongly considering.
QB - If there’s any question about Nuss next season, I’d be very open to Dante Moore or Dillon Gabriel.
WR - Will Sheppard | Zavion Thomas | Ja’Mori Maclin
DL - This will depend on how well we can retain. I’d love to see Maason and Wingo back next year… even one of them returning would be nice. Regardless, we should take a few DL.
Walter Nolen (unlikely but a definite take) | Xzavier McLeod (need to replenish the ‘23 DT class) | LT Overton | Hamlin from JUCO
CB - Toriano Pride | Jyaire Brown
S - Andrew Mukuba | Jardin Gilbert | Key Lawrence
I think we should be good at most other positions. Trey Moore and Chris Paul Jr. should get a look, but I like Wonack/ Swinson at EDGE and Perkins/ Weeks at LB.
QB - If there’s any question about Nuss next season, I’d be very open to Dante Moore or Dillon Gabriel.
WR - Will Sheppard | Zavion Thomas | Ja’Mori Maclin
DL - This will depend on how well we can retain. I’d love to see Maason and Wingo back next year… even one of them returning would be nice. Regardless, we should take a few DL.
Walter Nolen (unlikely but a definite take) | Xzavier McLeod (need to replenish the ‘23 DT class) | LT Overton | Hamlin from JUCO
CB - Toriano Pride | Jyaire Brown
S - Andrew Mukuba | Jardin Gilbert | Key Lawrence
I think we should be good at most other positions. Trey Moore and Chris Paul Jr. should get a look, but I like Wonack/ Swinson at EDGE and Perkins/ Weeks at LB.
This post was edited on 12/5/23 at 11:26 pm
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Posted on 12/5/23 at 10:32 pm to 304tiger
Thanks Coach
Posted on 12/5/23 at 10:38 pm to 304tiger
This would be quite a haul.
Posted on 12/5/23 at 11:08 pm to 304tiger
quote:
QB - If there’s any question about Nuss next season, I’d be very open to Dante Moore or Dillon Gabriel.
Even if there are no questions about Nuss you take a QB for experienced depth
Posted on 12/5/23 at 11:33 pm to 304tiger
Thanks for letting us know.
Posted on 12/5/23 at 11:47 pm to 304tiger
So basically the top guy at every position, ok
Posted on 12/5/23 at 11:52 pm to 304tiger
Where do you think Wingo or Smith would be going?
Posted on 12/6/23 at 12:11 am to 304tiger
Ambitious and unrealistic.
Currently, we are sitting at 95 scholarship players (69 on roster with eligibility left and 26 commitments) after the 4 announced transfers and before draft declarations and additional out-going transfers. Presently, that is 10 over the 85 roster limit.
It is safe to assume there will be at least two early entrants to the draft (Nabers and Thomas) and at least two more transfers (Harris and Chestnut). So 91. That will mean attrition of at least 6 more players before you add more commitments and incoming transfers.
In order to take 12 transfers as you suggested, LSU would have to shed 18 more players from the current roster.
It is apparent that this year's portal class will be much smaller than previous portal classes and the takes will be more strategic, quality over quantity.
Currently, we are sitting at 95 scholarship players (69 on roster with eligibility left and 26 commitments) after the 4 announced transfers and before draft declarations and additional out-going transfers. Presently, that is 10 over the 85 roster limit.
It is safe to assume there will be at least two early entrants to the draft (Nabers and Thomas) and at least two more transfers (Harris and Chestnut). So 91. That will mean attrition of at least 6 more players before you add more commitments and incoming transfers.
In order to take 12 transfers as you suggested, LSU would have to shed 18 more players from the current roster.
It is apparent that this year's portal class will be much smaller than previous portal classes and the takes will be more strategic, quality over quantity.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 12:18 am
Posted on 12/6/23 at 5:09 am to 304tiger
We aren’t getting the majority of those guys you listed. Gabriel and Moore are going elsewhere. Pride and Mukuba also not coming here. Thomas, Gilbert and Maclin are likely. Nolen and Hamlin also are not.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 7:03 am to 304tiger
That's like a $15m haul...
Posted on 12/6/23 at 7:42 am to 304tiger
Moore and Gabriel aren’t coming here
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:04 am to 304tiger
Sheppherd, Thomas at WR. Gilbert at S. Hamlin at DT. Brown at CB.
That’s all for now. See where other chips fall.
That’s all for now. See where other chips fall.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:49 am to 304tiger
I was just sitting at my desk wondering "What is 304tiger's opinion on the portal?" Then, POOF, your thread appears. 
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