Prediction for 2022 class

With eight (8) remaining spots in the 2022 cycle, I like LSU's chances for a strong finish by signing the following six (6) guys (5 HS kids & 1 txfr.) and holding on to two (2) scholarships for post-spring transfers:

(1) Jarrick Bernard-Converse (CB - OK St.) - this one sounds like a done deal, with an announcement expected any day now. The Oklahoma St. transfer will have one (1) more year of eligibility and is expected to be enrolled and available for spring practices.

(2) Jacoby Mathews (S - Ponchatoula, LA) - since taking over as LSU's recruiting coordinator, Frank's been on JM & T. Citizen as hard as anyone on the board. Really feels like LSU has been gaining momentum w/ J. Mathews for the last 3-4 weeks, and having his OV the last weekend b4 signing day is the perfect setup for BK/FW to close this one out.

(3) TreVonte Citizen (RB - Lake Charles, LA) - there's no question that LSU lost ground here as a result of Kevin Faulk's departure. However, there is also nothing ambiguous about the priority placed on Citizen by BK/FW. They've remained consistent in their pursuit, and last weekend's OV sounds like it solidified LSU's position as a top contender. I just trust in Frank Wilson to win this one come signing day.

(4) Danny Lewis (TE - New Iberia, LA) - Bama's late offer & UF's hiring of C. Raymond have caused concern, but there are numerous factors favoring the Tigers for D. Lewis. For starters, it's no secret that DL coveted the LSU offer, and I don't believe the timing of that offer and his simultaneous decommitment from Cincinnati was a coincidence. Furthermore, he had a pre-existing relationship w/ Denbrock, and BK has personally visited Lewis recently to punctuate their message of him being a priority for this class.

(5) Caleb Douglas (WR - Missouri City, TX) - it's clear that BK wants to add another WR, and this kid is pretty impressive to me. They offered just the other day, and Cortez Hankton visited Douglas at his school late last week. CD will make an OV this weekend, and he also unofficially visited BR for the Texas 8&4 game back in late November. Florida is a serious contender here, but I like LSU's chances to win out.

(6) Harold Perkins (LB - Cypress, TX) - while this one has been wild, its worth noting that Perkins has always been interested in LSU. So much so, that he visited LSU three (3) or four (4) seperate times during the summer and fall of 2021. Moreover, HP even worked out at one (1) of LSU's summer camps - which is a relatively rare occurrence for an OOS 5* kid. Admittedly, it may be a little bit of "wishful thinking" to include him on this list. However, I believe LSU has a better shot than Florida - assuming Gordon & Co. make a competitive NIL offer. We need to move past whatever comments have been made in prior interviews, and welcome this kid w/ open arms (should we be so lucky as to secure his signature) - he's a game-changing talent w/ genuine interest in LSU!

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(7) Transfer CB

(8) Transfer OL or LB