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Impressive DL haul
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:07 pm
Given the limited time Lane's been here, the uncertainty surrounding the defensive coaching positions, and all the attempted poaching from other schools....this may be as impressive a D-line haul as I can remember.
Now, we shall see who pans out, but the coaching staff's ability to keep this class together and actually add pieces is extraordinary given all the flux and confusion.
I feel this is a great premonition for the future. Everyone can feel it, not just us...geaux tigers
Now, we shall see who pans out, but the coaching staff's ability to keep this class together and actually add pieces is extraordinary given all the flux and confusion.
I feel this is a great premonition for the future. Everyone can feel it, not just us...geaux tigers
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Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:08 pm to TigerReich
We got some monsters on the DL. Really impressive.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:09 pm to CatfishJohn
They should be elite.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:09 pm to TigerReich
What position will Lamar play?
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:12 pm to TigerReich
This DL class is NC worthy, just have to supplement well in the portal.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:15 pm to lob1284
quote:defensive wrecking ball
What position will Lamar play?
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:18 pm to lob1284
He apparently wants to be on the edge
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:19 pm to c on z
Need him storming off the edge, feels like that's where he fits
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:21 pm to TigerReich
Here's google Ai's opinion on LSU's class:
LSU's position is defined by a highly selective, "elite talent" approach which results in the highest average player rating among SEC schools, despite having fewer total signees compared to Georgia, Alabama, and Texas A&M, who prioritize building a larger class with a high volume of overall "blue-chip" prospects.
Detailed Comparison of Recruiting Philosophies
Team Average Player Rating (Approx.) Total Commits (Approx.) Strategy
LSU 93.7 (Highest in SEC) ~15 Elite/Targeted: Focuses on securing top-tier, immediate impact players, often from within Louisiana, leading to a high "blue-chip" (4 and 5-star) ratio.
Alabama 93.2 ~21 Top-Tier & Depth: Signs a large number of top national recruits, accumulating significant total talent points, including a high number of five-star commits.
Georgia 91.7 ~29 Volume & Quality: Prioritizes filling out the roster with a large quantity of high-end recruits, leading the conference in total commitments and maintaining a very strong average rating.
Texas A&M 92.1 ~26 Strong Volume: Similar to Georgia, focuses on securing a high number of four-star and five-star players to build depth across the roster.
Florida 91.2 ~19 Quality Focus: Aims for a quality class with a strong average rating, but with fewer top-tier five-star recruits compared to its immediate rivals.
LSU's Distinct Position
LSU's strategy means they are highly selective, concentrating their recruiting efforts on a smaller number of elite targets. This approach is rooted in maximizing the talent index of each player rather than accumulating the most points through a high volume of signees.
Focus on Homegrown Talent: The Tigers historically do well by locking down the significant in-state talent pool in Louisiana, which allows them to secure top players with fewer overall commitments.
Talent vs. Stability: This cycle highlights a key challenge for LSU. Despite the high average rating per recruit, the program faced some recruiting uncertainty due to the coaching change, which made securing their top targets (like Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson) a day-to-day battle during the early signing period.
Upside: If these highly rated, targeted players pan out, LSU's class can be as impactful as a larger class from Georgia or Alabama. The risk is that if a few top players don't perform as expected, the lack of depth (fewer total signees) could become an issue later on.
In short, LSU is choosing to bet on a smaller, potentially higher-impact group of elite players, whereas their rivals are signing larger classes to ensure both top-tier talent and roster depth.
I can dive deeper into the potential long-term risks and benefits of LSU's "elite talent, low volume" recruiting approach compared to the other SEC powerhouses. Would you like me to analyze how this strategy might play out on the field over the next few seasons?
LSU's position is defined by a highly selective, "elite talent" approach which results in the highest average player rating among SEC schools, despite having fewer total signees compared to Georgia, Alabama, and Texas A&M, who prioritize building a larger class with a high volume of overall "blue-chip" prospects.
Detailed Comparison of Recruiting Philosophies
Team Average Player Rating (Approx.) Total Commits (Approx.) Strategy
LSU 93.7 (Highest in SEC) ~15 Elite/Targeted: Focuses on securing top-tier, immediate impact players, often from within Louisiana, leading to a high "blue-chip" (4 and 5-star) ratio.
Alabama 93.2 ~21 Top-Tier & Depth: Signs a large number of top national recruits, accumulating significant total talent points, including a high number of five-star commits.
Georgia 91.7 ~29 Volume & Quality: Prioritizes filling out the roster with a large quantity of high-end recruits, leading the conference in total commitments and maintaining a very strong average rating.
Texas A&M 92.1 ~26 Strong Volume: Similar to Georgia, focuses on securing a high number of four-star and five-star players to build depth across the roster.
Florida 91.2 ~19 Quality Focus: Aims for a quality class with a strong average rating, but with fewer top-tier five-star recruits compared to its immediate rivals.
LSU's Distinct Position
LSU's strategy means they are highly selective, concentrating their recruiting efforts on a smaller number of elite targets. This approach is rooted in maximizing the talent index of each player rather than accumulating the most points through a high volume of signees.
Focus on Homegrown Talent: The Tigers historically do well by locking down the significant in-state talent pool in Louisiana, which allows them to secure top players with fewer overall commitments.
Talent vs. Stability: This cycle highlights a key challenge for LSU. Despite the high average rating per recruit, the program faced some recruiting uncertainty due to the coaching change, which made securing their top targets (like Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson) a day-to-day battle during the early signing period.
Upside: If these highly rated, targeted players pan out, LSU's class can be as impactful as a larger class from Georgia or Alabama. The risk is that if a few top players don't perform as expected, the lack of depth (fewer total signees) could become an issue later on.
In short, LSU is choosing to bet on a smaller, potentially higher-impact group of elite players, whereas their rivals are signing larger classes to ensure both top-tier talent and roster depth.
I can dive deeper into the potential long-term risks and benefits of LSU's "elite talent, low volume" recruiting approach compared to the other SEC powerhouses. Would you like me to analyze how this strategy might play out on the field over the next few seasons?
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:28 pm to The Pirate King
Come ‘on now! lol .. let us let it play out…
Remember how great Arik Gilbert was going to be? And Shelton Sampson? I could go on….
Remember how great Arik Gilbert was going to be? And Shelton Sampson? I could go on….
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:31 pm to xBirdx
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Come ‘on now! lol .. let us let it play out… Remember how great Arik Gilbert was going to be? And Shelton Sampson? I could go on….
Sure but 5* and high 4* players pan out at a much higher rate than 3* and lower so I like our odds that we get some big time contributions from this group.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 3:56 pm to TigerReich
Without a doubt our best DL signing class since 2009: Mingo, Montgomery, Bennie Logan, Brockers, Josh Downs, and Chris Davenport (who was ranked higher than all of them).
Posted on 12/5/25 at 4:04 pm to TigerReich
TBF, these guys have been committed to LSU for a while now.
The difference is that if Kelly was sitting as a lame duck head coach, some of these guys probably would have bolted after the Baker to Tulane news was reported.
The difference is that if Kelly was sitting as a lame duck head coach, some of these guys probably would have bolted after the Baker to Tulane news was reported.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 4:41 pm to BentonTiger7
Hope so… but who knows if they will be here for more than 1 year…
I’ve quit caring so much with then new landscape
I’ve quit caring so much with then new landscape
Posted on 12/5/25 at 4:44 pm to c on z
Yall think he could start as an edge as a freshman? He and Reliford would be a couple strong dudes at DE. I think Reliford breakout is coming but the other starter at that position is wide open before addressing it in the portal potentially.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 6:28 pm to xBirdx
quote:
Come ‘on now! lol .. let us let it play out…
Remember how great Arik Gilbert was going to be? And Shelton Sampson? I could go on….
Of course it has to play out. Now do Justin Chase and Terrance Marshall.
Stars are just educated guesses. Better to be highly thought of than not. Pretty simple logic.
This Dline haul is the foundation for a natty. Lane will have a field day in portal to restock the offense. And is a proven play caller. The future is bright. We gonna need sunglasses.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 12/5/25 at 7:13 pm to GatorDog
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LSU's strategy means they are highly selective, concentrating their recruiting efforts on a smaller number of elite targets
Okay, sure, let's call it a strategy and not just dealing with a less than ideal timing situation.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 7:26 pm to shinerfan
quote:I'd call it a strategy. We processed a few. Lane wants some rooom when he hits the portal.
Okay, sure, let's call it a strategy and not just dealing with a less than ideal timing situation.
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