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Darian Claiborne - why no offer from LSU?

Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:12 am
Posted by LSU2THEMAX
Shreveport
Member since Dec 2008
851 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:12 am
Just saw Claiborne was named Athlete of the Year by the Advocate. He was not only a good football player, but was outstanding in track and field. At 6'1" 225lbs, 4.7 in the 40, he will likely make a great inside linebacker.

What is the story on him with LSU? I know he is only 3 stars on Rivals, but so was Morris Claiborne and a host of other LSU stars in HS.

I hope he doesn't become a nemesis for LSU at Texas A&M!

Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
70788 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:13 am to
Height was the major concern. He's one that I would have liked for us to offer. I think he's going to be a good one.
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
38161 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:26 am to
I remember height being a concern. Maybe speed too but not sure. Just another guy that LSU didn't think was worthy of a spot in the class.

edit: after watching a few highlights, don't think speed was an issue. Looks pretty fast.
This post was edited on 5/22/13 at 10:28 am
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
56321 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:32 am to
We took all those LBs in the previous class then had Melvin Jones and K Beckwith ranked ahead of him.

He'll be a player for A&M, I look forward to many more "Why didn't LSU offer" threads over the next 4 years.
This post was edited on 5/22/13 at 10:33 am
Posted by whodidthat
Member since Aug 2011
5896 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 10:41 am to
Him this past year and Otha Peters the year before. Happens every year. Wish the best for them, both are great players
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68608 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 11:26 am to
We cant offer everyone in the state. Simply put.

The LBs we are after right now are Kenny Young and Clifton Garrett who are better.
Posted by jocvh
Las Vegas
Member since Dec 2011
337 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 11:30 am to
Darian is not his listed 6'1" and the could bery well have been an issue. I remember seeing him in the airport and at 6 feet even I was slightly taller than him.
Posted by dj30
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2006
28740 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 11:33 am to
He played my high school in the playoffs last year. This guy is not 6'1. Hes about 5'10-5'11. Im guessing he weighed about 210.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
51093 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 11:34 am to
You see the LB class we had that year?
Posted by coldhotwings
Mississippi
Member since Jan 2008
6497 posts
Posted on 5/22/13 at 11:38 am to
quote:

Just saw Claiborne was named Athlete of the Year by the Advocate. He was not only a good football player, but was outstanding in track and field. At 6'1" 225lbs, 4.7 in the 40, he will likely make a great inside linebacker.

What is the story on him with LSU? I know he is only 3 stars on Rivals, but so was Morris Claiborne and a host of other LSU stars in HS.

I hope he doesn't become a nemesis for LSU at Texas A&M!


Both Melvin Jones and Kendall Beckwith are better prospects. Duke Riley shot up the board when he put on a lot of size during his senior year and can still run like a safety.
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