Seeing a lot of unranked kids getting big time offers

When is the next rankings update?

This is where the scouts and team talent evaluators make their money.

Scott was kind of a head scratcher. He can run well, but his film wasn’t better than Allen’s. I imagine the coaches want to evaluate him in person before offering.

I agree Lester. Shelby has a lot of Greedy Williams in his game. I believe he’ll get his offer once he’s evaluated in person like Allen. Allen seems like a great fit at strong safety. The kid is yoked and loves to play physical.

Corey raymond needs to get off his "type" sometimes.

It's like he only wants a corner if they are 6' or above.

Shelby is going to be a great press corner.

Most of these kids get on the services radar at camps. They don’t have the manpower to watch all of that HS tape.

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I dont know how LSU hasnt offered Jordan Allen yet. They keep offering these kids from out of state over him.

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This is probably two-fold: First, I’m pretty sure we typically like to offer in-state kids in person. So they may just have not had the right chance to roll out the red carpet for Allen yet. And second, you have to be more sure before offering an in-state kid than an out-of-state kid. Because once an in-state kid has an offer, he is liable to commit at any moment—and given the importance of building and maintaining in-state relationships, pulling an in-state kid’s offer is a massive deal. So you gotta be DAMN sure before extending that offer.


Now, all of this said, Allen should still have an offer by now lol

I could see the staff believing that they have to get in early with OOS recruits to have a good chance. If it’s like last year, or even more so in ‘22, many could understandably plan to stay close to home without the chance to visit other campuses.

And, similarly, staff could believe that they have a very good chance of reeling in local talent in the later stages, after understanding where they stand with OOS recruits.

Not suggesting it’s the right approach but can see the logic, if it is the strategy. I certainly would hope they move on someone they want ASAP, local or not. While I appreciate what O has done, bringing home a Championship, his general decision making during his time has been questionable, if not detrimental at times.

Shelby has swag and attitude. He's going to be very quality for someone

I agree but I also believe there is a 99.99% chance Allen is in this class when we do eventually offer. Def don’t need to slow play past spring bc Bama will not.