Fong tweet about the transfer portal

Going to be extremely interesting to see how LSU uses the portal this time around! LSU should be viewed by many top level players as a destination place opposed to the school you are trying to get away from.

That's crazy.

Back door recruiting.

If you're not hitting it from the back you are doing something wrong.

I think a lot of hometown kids are going to want to come home to lsu.

The portal, coupled with NIL basically requires "tampering". If you aren't, you are going to get left behind. Make no mistake, coaches stay in contact with the "advisors" of players they recruited but ultimately did not sign. The coaches don't directly communicate with the players considering transfers, but backchannel conversations and early negotiations are CONSTANTLY taking place.

LSU likely has a general idea of who they expect to enter the portal (including players on their own team) and is probably aligning themselves to be able to jump into the mix if/when the player official enters the portal.

To keep on topic with this one, as Crown mentioned, this dude is certainly interesting. Believe we discussed it briefly, Crown, he was recommending another talent to head to the Boot. Not only that, but the Duncanville connections with Simmons and perhaps Dotson, could bring LSU a major Texan haul. That’s an interesting relationship for the future, considering they have ANOTHER 5 star coming out after Simmons.

Not sure specifically which players it could be, but I'd imagine Kelly will continue to keep an eye on upperclassmen that went elsewhere (for whatever reason), developed into good players, and want a chance to come home to play for LSU.

I have to think some of those freshman WRs from Alabama are having second thoughts there. Their WR corps is horribly ineffective, and they're still sitting behind a bunch of sophomores and fellow freshmen. Not necessarily saying we should pursue any of them, but I think a couple of them may be available.

ETA: But if we do enter the race for some SEC WRs that may be a little disenfranchised with their current situation, Lovett and Burden at Mizzou would be welcome additions. Both from the St Louis metro area.

I can’t wait to see the carnage caused by transfers and no cap this year. frick, I love recruiting

I would like to have Matthews and Moss come back to BR. Does anybody know if Moss had to get away from BR?

Also, the Bama Fr Receivers Project mentioned could be in play...at least one of them. My pick would be Preston

I think it is going to depend heavily on who decides to stay at LSU next year.

Interior Defensive players will be a priority if Roy and Guillory leave, or other players transfer out.

We will need a premier Edge rusher if Ojulari goes pro. Think there is any chance a leader like him would want to come back and win a 'ship??????

Secondary will need some help for sure. We're planning to sign a ton of guys but all are young. Would be great to have a veteran CB or 2.

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ProjectP2294I have to think some of those freshman WRs from Alabama are having

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They probably are, but outside of Law I doubt the other two would crack our top 6. Sucks for them and the TE as they were set for life in Louisiana if the NFL didn’t call, but looks like they made a 40 year mistake like Dylan Moses.

Looks like Keylan wi t make that error.