(What a Top 10 and Top 5 Recruiting Class COULD look like for LSU FB)…

The most pertinent piece to either of these what-if scenarios was getting a commitment from Gabriel Reliford, which has already gone our way. With his addition, we went up from 14th on 247 to 12th, and 13th on ON3 to 12th. Coach Brian Kelly is notorious for massive last-second surges in his recruiting classes, so there’s a pre-established precedent here, and this all isn’t entirely out of the realms of possibility…

First Step: Attaining Gabriel Reliford, accomplished.

Second Step: We’re probably not getting Drelon Miller, I try to never say never but just forget about him. The real prize and replacement are Georgia Commitment, NiTareon Tuggle. Flipping Tuggle (which you’re likely to do) will give you the 10th-ranked class on 247, and the 10th-ranked class on ON3. And just like this, you’re in the top 10, but of course, there’s more.

Third Step: Terry Bussey, that’s it. You have the 5th ranked class on 247, and ON3, and at nearly 3 points higher than Miami’s class on 247.

Fourth Step: Expect unexpected names at positions of need or positions of want to arise. I think you get both Tuggle and Bussey, and MAYBE one more name nobody has ever considered at a position of need the staff thinks is most relevant. Jaden Hamlin (JUCO) is still rumored to come to us. Those in the know still have eyes on Selman Bridges (Arkansas), Marcus Mascoll (Florida), Jude Foster (Ole Miss), Charleston Collins (Arkansas), Blake Ivy (Texas A&M), and Tyanthony Smith (Texas A&M). Although I don’t think any of them will be factors at all, nor do I think they decommit, stranger things have happened... Remember the Weston Davis out of nowhere news? He was on a long list of players on my radar because it was mentioned way back when, but it wasn’t mentioned since then so it was surprising to me at the time that he flipped. The staff can replicate that. Ground can be made on recruits in the dark, it’s happened many times before. Just look at the Transfer Portal, Chase Bisontis was on my top five portal want list, and now LSU is trending for him. It was a long shot, but they’ve worked themselves into the conversation. Who the heck knew about Tuggle from Georgia until this week? My point is, don’t get discouraged. This Staff will finish strong, we’re still in this. Go Tigers.