With how our line has performed this year esp at guard we truly need to invest in the trenches better in HS. Going to the portal for elite offensive line play isn’t sustainable you look at the top offensive lines in CFB like Miami, GA and ND they bring in elite blue chippers out of HS.You look at our 26 class it simply isn’t good enough. We only currently have two commits. Terrence smith is a stud and should help right away at guard but siale is a developmental piece.

You had Albert simien in your backyard and lost him to ND. Part of the reason Kiffin claimed he came here was the elite LA talent pool. You gotta lock down blue chippers in a glaring psorion of need like simien who are in your backyard.

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Posted by GeauxLSU4

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Posted on 11/12/26 at 5:49 pm to Cd104

This kid won't play at either school in year 1. No need to spend a ton of resources on him if he's not willing to agree to your financial offer. Spend those resources on guys that have been in college for 2-3 years and have starting experience.

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Posted by Cd104

Member since Aug 2018

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Posted on 11/12/26 at 6:57 pm to GeauxLSU4

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This kid won't play at either school in year 1. No need to spend a ton of resources on him if he's not willing to agree to your financial offer. Spend those resources on guys that have been in college for 2-3 years and have starting experience

The portal simply is not where you go to build an elite 5 man offensive line. You can get some good offensive line players from the portal but if you’re relying on the portal year in and year out to field an elite offensive line that’s not gonna work. Look at the best o lines in college rn majority is through HS recruiting. Some position groups you can go into the portal yearly and be fine I don’t think offensive line is one of them

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