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Biggest needs remaining 2021

Posted on 1/12/21 at 10:53 pm
Posted by nola2269
New orleans
Member since Nov 2018
487 posts
Posted on 1/12/21 at 10:53 pm
We have 3 spots left for 2021. With the entire OL returning (pending dare) how you you use the final 3 spots. We can't take grad transfers so wilson is out. Personally I would look for 1 OL or OL transfer with multiple years remaining, Brian Thomas or one big bodied WR transfer, and 1 nickel/safety transfer.

Outside of those specific needs, I would hold any spot for 2022


What do yall think?
Posted by Miganey
Austin, Tx
Member since Feb 2013
3583 posts
Posted on 1/12/21 at 10:54 pm to
Defensive coordinator that doesn’t get routed would be nice
Posted by Wrucker16
Member since Jul 2014
3130 posts
Posted on 1/12/21 at 10:56 pm to
1 WR Brian Thomas Jr
2 OL Jordan Moko
3 LB/DB (Raesjon Davis or a transfer)
Posted by dwright369
Member since Aug 2020
1357 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 3:12 am to
Per TOS, C. Raymond is pursuing Dontae Balfour pretty hard.

Balfour is a 3* CB (No. 740) out of Florida. He is 6’2” & 170 lbs. Typical long and lean corner build that Corey looks for in his CBs.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that Balfour was strong lean to Auburn (with insiders predicting he would sign w/ AU during ESP), and then re-opened things upon the firing of Gus bus.
This post was edited on 1/13/21 at 3:20 am
Posted by N2daWild
Member since Jul 2019
6009 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 5:06 am to
I would think Balfour, Thomas and Moko are the top three targets. If we don't get Moko, we will get another OL. If we don't get Thomas or Balfour or both I think we hold on to those spots. You really just don't know who is going to pop up in the portal, it's wise to keep a spot open. If someone doesn't pop up, you have another scholarship for next year.
Posted by KTiger85
Member since Oct 2018
659 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 8:09 am to
OL and CB. The safety haul we just got is outstanding, so I doubt we take another due to bigger needs. Thomas and Davis have a spot if they want in due to talent and their decisions are needed to determine how we end up.
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26662 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 8:19 am to
Are there any total game changers in the portal currently?

I've looked at it a bit, and there are so many players there it's hard to drill down.

We need a CB that can start in place of Stingley in 2022, so a transfer with two years left would be key.

Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
13337 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 8:25 am to
Personally, I'd like 2 OL and Davis. If we can't get Davis, then 3 OL. I've given up on Brian Thomas Jr.
Posted by dwright369
Member since Aug 2020
1357 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 8:58 am to
Just FYI CatfishJohn, TOS published an update on Bri and Thomas yesterday and it was very promising.

Basically said that things have shifted considerably in LSU’s favor b/c the family has become much more open and receptive to LSU. Another important note was that as signing day approaches, it’s become more apparent that proximity to Home is more important than originally thought.

Lastly, it states the authors opinion you’re pretty confidently that it’s an LSU v. TA&M battle (with Bama representing more of the dark horse candidate).
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
13337 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 9:00 am to
I don't think Bama wants Brian Thomas anymore. They have like 4 top 10 WRs and a full class.

And that's great it's looking better for us, I just hope that isn't because we are catering to his father's demands.
Posted by dwright369
Member since Aug 2020
1357 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 9:02 am to
Amen to that, Catfish. I completely agree with you, that is not an avenue we need to be heading down for any recruit....
Posted by BentonTiger7
Benton, LA
Member since Sep 2011
2300 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 9:31 am to
I think we pull BTJ.
Posted by Wrucker16
Member since Jul 2014
3130 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 7:40 pm to
Palaie Gaoteote LB USC
Tyrique Stevenson CB Georgia

Are 2 guys in the portal that could be game changers. Seems Stevenson is expected to end up back home at Miami though.
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
32625 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 8:25 pm to
quote:

Another important note was that as signing day approaches, it’s become more apparent that proximity to Home is more important than originally thought.


This should be the headline on damn near every recruitment

Also- package deals never actually happen
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
9445 posts
Posted on 1/13/21 at 9:06 pm to
With the OL and WR returning, I would make every effort to get Raesjon to campus. With the other 2 spots, I would go for any big fish available (BTJ included), no matter the position. Land 1-2 of those, and leave a spot or 2 open. I don't think Diggs is a bad option, if he's willing to play defense, as a spot.

1. Raesjon
2. BTJ or spot open
3. Diggs or spot open
Posted by husslemane
Member since Oct 2014
1318 posts
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:24 am to
quote:

Palaie Gaoteote LB USC


Definitely would look at him and Wanya Morris from Tennessee. And truthfully, I'd kick the tires on Tank Bigsby from Auburn if he's still out there.
Posted by Vito Andolini
Member since Sep 2009
1879 posts
Posted on 1/14/21 at 11:59 am to
1) Thomas - need a big body WR
2) Moko - need another OL
3) Davis - need another LB who can stay on the field on 3rd down

If we can't get any or all of these guys, I hope O just waits for the transfer portal or saves the ship for the next recruiting class.
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