Shea: Colin Hurley goes into overdrive to recruit for LSU

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Hurley lends a helping hand in LSU’s recruiting efforts


Hurley made his way back to Baton Rouge this past weekend for the program’s 7-on-7 and OL/DL Camp, which gave him the chance to get back around the staff as the Tigers continue to build on a talented double-digit commitment list for the 2024 cycle.

“It was great meeting and connecting with the other commits and targets,” he said. “One of my main purposes for making this trip was to assist with recruitment. I speak frequently with the Recruiting Department and coaching staff and we’re working our board. We know these are some talented players and other schools are also working them, so it’s super competitive.

“Recruiting is probably the one part of the game that never stops. It’s perpetual and hyper-active. You have so many factors influencing the recruiting process, like relationships, teams, programs, development, legacy’s, NIL, Transfer Portal and so much more. I just feel LSU is atop the list in any and every category.”

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Hurley has his eyes on Texas WR Dre’lon Miller, others

One of the top recruits on campus was Texas four-star Dre’lon Miller, who returned to Baton Rouge for an unofficial visit as his Silsbee High team competed in the 7-on-7 tournament at LSU.

That gave Hurley the chance to work his magic on the Top 100 prospect and No. 14 wide receiver on the On3 Industry Rankings.

“I spent some time with Dre’lon Miller and he’s a guy I like a lot,” Hurley said. “He’s big, physical, fast and attacks the ball. He’s also got a great attitude and outlook on the game. We watched each other’s film and were like, ‘damn, we could really be a problem for some people,’ so let’s see what happens.

“Dre’lon has a great family too, and our people spent a lot of time together.”

Hurley said the charge being led by LSU wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton to reel in Miller has ramped up even more ahead of his decision date on June 29.

“Coach Hankton and I really like him and we made it a point to illuminate the opportunities he’ll have at LSU,” Hurley said. “He knows where I stand on him. He knows where LSU stands on him. I know he plans to visit a few other schools and I respect that, but those programs simply can’t stack up to us and what he’d do here.

“Let’s make it happen, Dre’lon. You already know I’ll get you the ball.”

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