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Transfer Portal Watchlist
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:03 pm
Merely to satiate curiosities. This isn’t exclusively a list of Offered it’s also a list of Transfer Portal Players that LSU has either been linked to, rumored to be linked to, or it makes sense because somewhere someone is associated with this player. On that note, here’s the lists:
Transfer Portal Gets
CJ Daniels - Liberty WR, 92 as a Transfer…
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Jardin Gilbert - Texas A&M S, 91 as a Transfer…
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Jyaire Brown - Ohio State CB, 91 as a Transfer…
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Zavion Thomas - Mississippi State WR, 90 as a Transfer…
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AJ Swann - Vanderbilt QB, 89 as a Transfer…
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Austin Ausberry - Auburn S, 89 as a Prospect…
Known Transfers Being Pursued
Possible/ Known Connection to LSU
Potential Names to Watch
Tyreek Chappell - Texas A&M CB, 88 as a Prospect… Reasons to Watch: Position of NEED, Outplayed Expectations at a Rival Program, Kickstart the “Aggie Pipeline.”
Random Names to Watch
Transfer Portal Gets
CJ Daniels - Liberty WR, 92 as a Transfer…
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Jardin Gilbert - Texas A&M S, 91 as a Transfer…
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Jyaire Brown - Ohio State CB, 91 as a Transfer…
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Zavion Thomas - Mississippi State WR, 90 as a Transfer…
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AJ Swann - Vanderbilt QB, 89 as a Transfer…
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Austin Ausberry - Auburn S, 89 as a Prospect…
Known Transfers Being Pursued
Possible/ Known Connection to LSU
Potential Names to Watch
Tyreek Chappell - Texas A&M CB, 88 as a Prospect… Reasons to Watch: Position of NEED, Outplayed Expectations at a Rival Program, Kickstart the “Aggie Pipeline.”
Random Names to Watch
This post was edited on 1/23/24 at 5:08 pm
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Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:07 pm to AureliusBats1000
I spent the past few days during free hours scouring every bit of media or content I could to produce this list. If anyone has any more information or suggestions, feel free to throw them at me. With that being said, expect maybe 8 - 11 from the Portal, that’s just gonna be a thing for some years. I know CBK said 5 to 10, but this also depends on what we retain, so it could be a max of 6, 7, or 8 guys. The past few years the Transfer Portal for LSU has been mostly about depth and numbers. This year every name is a potential plug-and-play starter or someone that can compete for that job. This is a serious factor when considering who’s on any watchlist. This year we possibly see these numbers at these positions:
3 to 1 Defensive Linemen
2 Wide Receivers (Got 2)
2 Cornerbacks (Got 1)
2 to 1 Safeties (Got 2)
1 Quarterback (Got 1)
1 Linebacker
3 to 1 Defensive Linemen
2 Wide Receivers (Got 2)
2 Cornerbacks (Got 1)
2 to 1 Safeties (Got 2)
1 Quarterback (Got 1)
1 Linebacker
This post was edited on 1/13/24 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:32 pm to AureliusBats1000
Absolute legit breakdown. Thank you.
I wish we could mix your ability to provide relevant information with True Tiger Tale's need to consistently post anything.
I wish we could mix your ability to provide relevant information with True Tiger Tale's need to consistently post anything.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:53 pm to OJsLifeCoach
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True Tiger Tale
That fuggin' guy...
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:58 pm to AureliusBats1000
thanks for the list
very unfortunate to have a instable Defensive coaching situation not be able to pounce on this awesome defensive transfer portal players.
very unfortunate to have a instable Defensive coaching situation not be able to pounce on this awesome defensive transfer portal players.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:00 pm to AureliusBats1000
OT and RB are the last positions we need, more like not a position of need.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:13 pm to OJsLifeCoach
Thank you, I'm new here but have followed the rant for a long time. I may not always agree with everything everyone says, and I’m the type to let that be known, but I absolutely hate not being useful. Would rather keep my mouth shut.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:21 pm to Menatiger
I agree viciously with RB. But LSU’s Personnel Director is following many Offensive Lineman transfers on X. And it has been openly stated by those in the “know” that LSU “would like to get at least one O-Linemen, if not 2 depending on who can be retained.” That’s what I’m basing it on. Position of want would be technically more accurate but I just full-sent it, lol. Thanks for the feedback, my friend, I’ll update them to “want.”
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:55 pm to AureliusBats1000
I don't understand where everything thinks we will get all these scholarships from
85 cap (assume we are already here)
17 leaving
26 commits
13 wants in portal
85-17+26+13=107 scholarships out.
You can adjust the numbers a little either way but we'd need another 15-20 kids hit the portal for this to work.
85 cap (assume we are already here)
17 leaving
26 commits
13 wants in portal
85-17+26+13=107 scholarships out.
You can adjust the numbers a little either way but we'd need another 15-20 kids hit the portal for this to work.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:56 pm to AureliusBats1000
We are absolutely stacked with young WR talent and receiving TE's so I dont get trying to bring in WR's from the portal.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:28 pm to CableGuy
The only thing about the wide receivers is that Lacey and Hilton are the only ones who have any proven production, and Hilton has a history of injuries.
We THINK the young receivers will be good, but breaking in two or three (or more) inexperienced guys isn't usually the best bet.
We THINK the young receivers will be good, but breaking in two or three (or more) inexperienced guys isn't usually the best bet.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:09 pm to AureliusBats1000
AWESOME WORK
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:39 pm to WM88
Believe it or not, the average roster size is 118 players. Every D1 Level University has a hard limit of 85 scholarships they can offer. But it’s completely normal to have upwards of 120 players on a roster (between 100 to 120 is normally what you’ll see). How many of those kids currently are walk-ons?… Walk-ons do not count towards the scholarship count. If CBK was saying 5 to 10 transfers months ago, then the logistics including red-shirting, the walk-ons, expected draft losses, kids transferring out, and or kids graduating will allow for more than enough room to stay under or near the hard-count.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 8:30 pm to WM88
As a start, I doubt we sign 26 or more from HS. Just not enough room. Second there will be more attrition between now and when numbers are done. I am expecting less than 10 total transfer in because of the numbers.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:13 pm to AureliusBats1000
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But it’s completely normal to have upwards of 120 players on a roster (between 100 to 120 is normally what you’ll see). How many of those kids currently are walk-ons?… Walk-ons do not count towards the scholarship count. If CBK was saying 5 to 10 transfers months ago, then the logistics including red-shirting, the walk-ons, expected draft losses, kids transferring out, and or kids graduating will allow for more than enough room to stay under or near the hard-count.
What are you trying to say here? The fact that schools have 20+ walkons isn’t relevant to the portal discussion.
The 85 limit is a hard cap.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:17 pm to ValleyTNTIGER
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As a start, I doubt we sign 26 or more from HS. Just not enough room. Second there will be more attrition between now and when numbers are done. I am expecting less than 10 total transfer in because of the numbers.
Interesting perspective. We currently have 26 committed with the possibility of adding another tomorrow, who do you see not being in the class?
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:27 pm to Curtis Lowe
Really no clue. I know that signing day ( and week before) brings surprises. Coaches may make calls based on commitments from transfer portal. Signees may flip to elsewhere just as we might still get a flip or two.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:31 pm to WM88
quote:
Transfer Portal Watchlist
I don't understand where everything thinks we will get all these scholarships from
85 cap (assume we are already here)
17 leaving
26 commits
13 wants in portal
85-17+26+13=107 scholarships out.
You can adjust the numbers a little either way but we'd need another 15-20 kids hit the portal for this to work.
I looked at your numbers and did some research myself and read some articles related to LSU's current roster.
Per 247 2023 composite talent rankings, LSU was at 80 scholarships to start fall camp in August. So you can also subtract the 5 confirmed guys in the portal and that brings you to 75. As of 5 December, Bryan Lazare reported that LSU had 67 players with eligibility remaining. That was before McGohan went to the portal so that number is now 66 (assuming the 67 number was the correct count).
So starting from 66, lets assume Harris and Chestnut are not next year then 64 and Nabers and Thomas go pro that is down to 62.
Williams (6th year senior) and Diggs, do they both come back?
Turner III and Martinez both have eligibility, do both come back (I doubt it since they are both Centers)
Wingo?
Frazier and Burns both went through SR day (both are 4th year JRs) and thus graduating in spring.
So for the sake of discussion, lets say Diggs is back (Williams will likely have his MBA by the spring), 1 of the Centers comes back, Wingo goes pro as does Frazier.
So 4 of the 7 above leave, that brings us to 58 before any other portal transfers out.
So we could sign 27 HS (not portal in guys) and be at 85.
I think there will be more portal transfers, 5 at least maybe up to 7?
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:41 pm to ValleyTNTIGER
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Really no clue. I know that signing day ( and week before) brings surprises. Coaches may make calls based on commitments from transfer portal. Signees may flip to elsewhere just as we might still get a flip or two.
Of course, there is the opportunity for the surprise flip(s), but this looks like the first recruiting class that Kelly will have that he will be able to build more from the signing class with less reliance on the portal, which is his stated and oft repeated preference.
I agree with you that the portal class will be smaller in terms of numbers than the prior portal classes as the numbers are just not there for a huge portal class in terms of numbers, strategic takes, quality over quantity.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 10:06 pm to AureliusBats1000
Please post more often! Great list
Heard yesterday that UF Trevor Etienne's in the portal (confirmed by his "X" account) and a couple media heads said he's leaning heavily to Georgia
Heard yesterday that UF Trevor Etienne's in the portal (confirmed by his "X" account) and a couple media heads said he's leaning heavily to Georgia
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