re: LSU has a realistic shot to have a Top 3 overall class according to the rankings.

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Unfortunately the math isn’t that straightforward. 247 uses an algorithm that assigns less than that full player value according to the other players in the recruiting class.
To prove that - look at the recruit number right now, which is 219, + the transfer number is 72, but the overall number is only 265. Pretty significant discount from just the straight math.
So total guess here, but assuming we reel in Matthews, Citizen, Lewis and one of Burton/Douglas, it’s probable that we end up 5th/6th but going much higher than that likely isn’t possible at this point.
That said, 5th/6th given where we were at one point is a win in my book.

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Thanks for the clarity.
A firm grasp of the concept of accuracy has been elusive for the OP in many instances.

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This is very impressive.

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If we finish in the top 10 overall after firing our head coach midway through the season it will be amazing

I said this months ago and got downvoted to hell. Don’t doubt Kelly. The whole recruiting nonsense and culture bs. The man came here to win.

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For those interested this is how I figured this out.

LSU right now without transfers points is sitting at a total score of 218.

With transfers they are at 265 points.
According to class calculator Matthews rated at 28 points, Citizen at 23, and Lewis at 6 (rounded up)

All of those added up would be 57.
265+57 would be 322. Which would be 3rd overall.

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If you add Mathews, Citizen, and Lewis our HS score is 251.

Right now our HS score (219) and transfer score (72) gives us a total of 265. It’s not just additive, as others have pointed out. With the current transfers plus the three guys you listed, the total class score isn’t likely to exceed 285-290 in reality.

That’s still a hell of an improvement compared to where we were, though.

Somewhere from 6-8 overall as of right now.

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Unfortunately in two years how many will have transferred out

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you are living in the past.
dont let your fear ruin your life.

choose to enjoy tomorrow.
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