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I know it's a dead period in recruiting

Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:21 pm
Posted by ELTIGRE55
Kentucky
Member since Mar 2023
601 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:21 pm
But doesn't seem like we're in on a lot of top prospects looking at the recruiting sites .
Posted by ThatsNuts
Member since Jan 2022
43 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:27 pm to
What did you expect? We just hired a new coach whose entire focus was on the transfer portal when he got to BR. I’m sure they are making connections behind the scenes now, and we will see movement as we get closer to summer once we can get some guys in on OVs and for camps.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 4:28 pm
Posted by LsuTigahHomie
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2022
165 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:27 pm to
Agreed from just a numbers perspective. The staff is being selective on who they are targeting for sure. Probably will be a smaller class around 16-20 guys. You just don't hear any news on us pursuing many guys as of right now. But we are on some big names like Simien & Joshua Dobson, etc.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
290267 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:38 pm to
Fire Kiffin immediately
Posted by mpwilging
Punta Gorda Isles, Florida
Member since Jan 2011
9772 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 8:00 am to
There is no dead period anymore, it's always alive.
Posted by FriedBolognaBiscuit
North Georgia Mountains
Member since Aug 2024
307 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:13 am to
I think people should just start understanding that "Recruiting" from of standpoint of how it's been before NIL is for the most part dead. You aren't going to hear a lot of news anymore one way or another because recruitment now is done by just contract negotiations between schools and agents. It's a money game now with prospects just going to the best financial situation. It's why this page is dead for the most part.

Kids aren't coming to camps to compete infront of coaches anymore. They have PR teams and agents shopping them based solely upon HS tape and hype.

So it's not that this coaching staff isn't in it for top prospects it's just that the way fans have had access to watching the process of recruiting has changed.

Rivals, ON3, 247sports whole business model has changed bc of NIL. They no longer have true recruiting scoop. They just have to sit back and report on backroom agent deals when they happen.
Posted by sportsfan
Member since Feb 2011
4244 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:27 am to
Just wait til Flipmas season
Posted by JiminyCricket
Member since Jun 2017
6370 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:45 am to
On3's Shea Dixon currently has predictions on LSU for two 5 stars in Hudson and Dobson. You already have Bryant, who would be a 5 star easily if the rankings finished today. You already have Pop on board as your QB, who absolutely could continue to rise as an already top 100 player. Recruiting seems to be doing just fine so far.
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 9:49 am
Posted by LifeAquatic
Member since Dec 2019
2010 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:52 am to
quote:

Kids aren't coming to camps to compete infront of coaches anymore. They have PR teams and agents shopping them based solely upon HS tape and hype.



lmao this is just 100% completely straight up false.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
56871 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 9:57 am to
High school recruiting is dead unfortunately.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
18381 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 10:04 am to
LSU is in on a bunch of top prospects? That's crazy
Posted by lsufanva
sandston virginia
Member since Aug 2009
13537 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 12:19 pm to
Dead period is over. We have been slow publicly in terms of visits. Spring practice hasn't begun yet. They'll start rolling in.

Who is another question. Has been a slow cycle for news in terms of the broader board of prospects. Most of what we know currently in terms of prospects we've known for months. Guessing as visits take place names will emerge. The reporting is a lost cause it seems. Dont think we have anyone with real ties to the staff right now.
Posted by friendlyobservation
Member since Mar 2024
4851 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 3:39 pm to
What did you expect 20-30 5 stars? Kiffin already told you his strategy at LSU: heavily lean into the portal with hand selected absolute best HS products like 10-15 blue chip recruits.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
69815 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 3:56 pm to
early commits don't matter much anymore
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
26359 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 6:07 am to
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Fire Kiffin immediately



Total bust already and he hasn't even played his first game.

We were much better off with CBK
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
22716 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 9:16 am to
quote:

But doesn't seem like we're in on a lot of top prospects looking at the recruiting sites .


You dont get the newsfeed I get then. However, in this day and age of NIL and TP stuff the top recruits are maximizing their visits and committing later. Even the ones that are committed say they are still open...

The key for LSU is haveing a good season this fall and getting the Lane Train rolling down the tracks. People dont do the "rebuilding year" stuff anymore.
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