Transfer class ratings are imo much more accurate than HS ratings

They are still pretty hit or miss in terms of predicting performance. Look at how disappointing several of our 23 portal class were relative to rankings and expectations. Look at FSUs this year.

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They had no skill players on offense. Their defense was good but gave up because they had no chance.

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DJ U was a fricking high 4 star with a 91 rating. How did that portal eval work out?

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Signing from the transfer portal is just a safer gamble on a player.

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That is what I mean. For example, Zy Alexander did not even have a rating on 247 during high school. He was basically a 0 star. Upon transferring, he got a 93 rating on 247 which is like a mid level 4 star. A very solid rating. He was the only bright side in our DB group.

The transfer rating on Alexander was way more accurate than the essential 0 star they gave him in high school.

It’s also more expensive, and a much less dependable/consistent way to build competitive depth year after and year. The best teams still generally build from HS and cherry pick the portal.

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Poor OL combined with 0 WRs = QB irrelevant.

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DJ U has never been good in college

He was mediocre in his 4th season at Oregon St completing 57% of his passes still and then was garbage this year at FSU.

After 5 years in college he has a career passer rating of 128.3

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They are still pretty hit or miss in terms of predicting performance. Look at how disappointing several of our 23 portal class were relative to rankings and expectations. Look at FSUs this year.

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EXACTLY...

people thinking we a lock for greatness now b/c we got a #1 transfer class are retarded... until we see them play and are proven otherwise, we are still in the same "10 win ceiling with Brian Kelly as our HC" position we were in before the window opened

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people thinking we a lock for greatness now b/c we got a #1 transfer class are retarded... until we see them play and are proven otherwise, we are still in the same "10 win ceiling with Brian Kelly as our HC" position we were in before the window opened

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My one argument with you on performance is that we did get a few of these players from other SEC programs. I feel better about them knowing they have played well against the same level of competition. That is a much more sure indicator than a ranking from 247 or On3.

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o out of 12 SEC transfers we've gotten 3 have been somewhat productive/not disappointing

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For the record there were 10 SEC transfers to LSU in the 2022 - 2024 period, Burns was pre-wild west portal of today There are more than just 3 of the 11 that have been productive.

Wingo, Anderson and Burns as you named; plus:

Brooks and Foucha should be added to the list, both played a big role in the 2022 defense that got LSU to the SEC championship game.

Zavion Thomas had two returns for touchdowns on special teams and had moments during the 2024 season.

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Denver Harris, remember him? Jalen Lee? AJ Swann? Zavion Thomas? Jardin Gilbert? Austin Ausberry? Joe Foucha? Ovie Oghoufo? Kolbe Fields?

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Fields, Ausberry, Swann and Lee were brought in for depth. Oghoufo came from Texass pre SEC days, so technically you should not be counting him as "SEC".

Fields and Ausberry both played on special teams coverage, an important aspect of a team. Any one expecting anything other than special teams and depth from these two are missing a few cards in their playing deck.

Swann was SEC experienced depth, you know, that vitally important aspect of a team in case of disaster.

I'll give you Harris (the buckethead) and Gilbert have been disappointments, even though Gilbert saw starting assignments.

Summation:

8 of 11 have contributed to the success of the LSU football team, which won 29 games over the 3 year period of 2022-2024..

Lee and Harris, not so much. Swann played his role, back-up quarterback with SEC experience.

There are always exceptions but overall I think you are correct