Examining the 3 Stars of 2017

It's refreshing to look back at some of our lowest ranked non-specialist over the last few recruiting classes

2018 - Dantrieze Scott - Once he gets his legs under him in the college game, I think he could be a very good player for us. Has the size and athletics ability to be a great contributor.

2017 - Justin Jefferson - Our leading and most reliable receiver as a Sophomore.

2016 - Lloyd Cushenberry - Our most consistent OL on the team and has been great for us this year. Could turn in an All-SEC year before he leaves.

2015 - Foster Moreau - Wears the coveted #18. Team leader and really good TE that is underused.

2014 - Russell Gage - Turned into a great #2 receiver his senior year and is on an NFL roster now.

Duke Riley is probably next on your list

You can post all you want about 3 stars and stats they've had, some people will never understand and just see the "3 star" and immediately bitch

I don’t see this thread as the ridiculous 3 stars are better than 5 stars narrative some pull. I see it as just a positive comment on some of our recruits that were not as highly touted. Picking the “correct” 3 stars is where coaches prove their worth in recruiting and development.

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I am suggesting that 3 stars can make major contributions.

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This is obviously true, but 2017 was the deepest class I can ever remember and a total anomaly as far as early playing time for lower rated recruits goes.

The 2018 class has some 3 star contributions as well. While LSU would always prefer to get the best players sometimes the rankings are wrong and the coaches are there to make those decisions.

My point has always been that LSU recruits plenty of 5*/4*/3* recruits to make a playoff. Yes even the 2018 class has plenty of good players to help us make a playoff run. People need to quit complaining and just enjoy recruiting and the potential these guys have.

We can and will win with the mix of players we have now and coming. When we start winning and making playoffs, then LSU can start landing the big time 5* and 4* players across the board at every position. It doesn't just happen. There needs to be some consistency in what these big time recruits see from LSU especially with our own dumb fans harping all offseason.

We need to get behind this program, staff, and team so this damn narrative is broken for good.

3* skill players are usually just as good as 4* stars in other states.

Glad we have those kids

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Chasen Hines is a 3 star but looks to be best O lineman this year after being switched from DL

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Hines was a 4 star d lineman.

loved the 2017 class. Most solid class top to bottom (actually there is no bottom) I ever recall in a LSU class.
Hope the 2017 is not just an aberration but rather a sign of things to come when it comes to talent evaluations