re: How is Slade Bolden not a top priority for this class?

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Here is all you need to understand, Bolden is a receiver first and running back second. He isn't a running back and doesn't run like one.

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Extra points for citing something other than height/weight of why he is a WR first.

Unfortunately, I'd say you are correct on all points.

It's unfortunate because I think Bolden COULD be a huge asset to LSU if used as an offensive swiss army knife. Just the idea of him lining up in the backfield for 2 plays and then in the slot with some LB on him makes me tingle a little bit.

Fortunately, he's not unique in that ability. If LSU thinks they need that, and think they have the same utilization in other players, so be it. If a Provens is considered to be the same type/utilization and Staff think he has more upside, again... so be it.

Spots are valuable. Some damn good WRs out there this year. If LSU isn't giving him a spot because of the "label" of WR when there is a RB spot available, shame on them however. As much as I would love to see Bolden in the P&G and as much as I would like to be able to say that, I don't think it's the case. Your point about him not running like a RB is well made and taken. It has to be factored in.

ETA: WRs are expected to be able to block at every program. Even spread/air raid. Especially an Oregon type spread; how do you think that space that's created from the formation is used. Even TTU WRs have to block; many times their route is just to get into position to block for a quick-throw play (a long handoff).