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LSU fighting to keep, fill out No. 1-ranked recruiting class
Posted on 7/21/15 at 9:58 pm
Posted on 7/21/15 at 9:58 pm
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The Tigers have 17 commits in the class and expect to get nine more before National Signing Day in February, Wilson said. The program can sign 26, one more than the usual 25, this go-around, he said.
The group is on its way to being the school’s first unanimous No. 1 signing haul in school history, but things are far from settled. Wilson and staff must hold on to the current players committed, specifically guys like cornerback Savion Smith, quarterback Feleipe Franks, safety Eric Monroe and offensive guard Donavaughn Campbell — all ranked third or higher nationally at their positions.
Don’t think teams haven’t been swooping in to pluck LSU’s star-laden group.
“They try to encourage them to come on their campus for an unofficial visit for the summer time,” Wilson said. “They’ll do it again for their season as well as official visits.”
Wilson and staff also must fill the nine open spots with the right guys. Who are they?
“I think we’ve got some spots still at the defensive-line position, more than anything, at the defensive-end position, we need to fill,” Wilson said. “A couple of linebackers we got to get in the boat and then, offensively, we’ve got a need at the tailback position and a couple of receivers.
“I like where we’re at,” he continued. “I like the pace that we’re on right now, but probably more than anything, just need to hold steady.”
That’s tougher than it sounds, and it’s something that will continue this weekend when high school players flock to Baton Rouge for a three-day camp at LSU’s practice fields. Five of the top seven players in the state — all uncommitted — will be at the camp, according to Scout. com. It runs from Thursday to Saturday.
The Tigers have 17 commits in the class and expect to get nine more before National Signing Day in February, Wilson said. The program can sign 26, one more than the usual 25, this go-around, he said.
The group is on its way to being the school’s first unanimous No. 1 signing haul in school history, but things are far from settled. Wilson and staff must hold on to the current players committed, specifically guys like cornerback Savion Smith, quarterback Feleipe Franks, safety Eric Monroe and offensive guard Donavaughn Campbell — all ranked third or higher nationally at their positions.
Don’t think teams haven’t been swooping in to pluck LSU’s star-laden group.
“They try to encourage them to come on their campus for an unofficial visit for the summer time,” Wilson said. “They’ll do it again for their season as well as official visits.”
Wilson and staff also must fill the nine open spots with the right guys. Who are they?
“I think we’ve got some spots still at the defensive-line position, more than anything, at the defensive-end position, we need to fill,” Wilson said. “A couple of linebackers we got to get in the boat and then, offensively, we’ve got a need at the tailback position and a couple of receivers.
“I like where we’re at,” he continued. “I like the pace that we’re on right now, but probably more than anything, just need to hold steady.”
That’s tougher than it sounds, and it’s something that will continue this weekend when high school players flock to Baton Rouge for a three-day camp at LSU’s practice fields. Five of the top seven players in the state — all uncommitted — will be at the camp, according to Scout. com. It runs from Thursday to Saturday.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:32 pm to blackjackjackson
In Orgeron we trust.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:37 pm to Plankton
The run we are embarking on will be sweet!
Posted on 7/22/15 at 5:56 am to blackjackjackson
Still early although I love that we are getting them this early. Seems like the Bamas and Florida States always get their players to commit early and then we come in strong later.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:09 am to Plankton
That's why we got Orgeron!
He needs to go recruit some studs
He needs to go recruit some studs
Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:42 am to TexasTiger89
quote:
we come in strong later
you mean at the last minute!!!
No matter. Like you said, it's awesome to see LSU stand out early. Our recruiting team is the best, bar none!
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