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When was the last time LSU recruited a true HS center?
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:44 am
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:44 am
Went back to see the last center we recruited out of high school.
I soon realized that this is sort of impossible since On3/Rivals only breaks down the O-line by Tackles and IOL. (ESPN has a center list LINK)
But seriously when was the last time we recruited a true center? I can't remember the last time I heard us going after one on the trail and I feel like I follow recruiting a good bit.
*I now understand you wouldn't play your best o-lineman at center in HS*
I soon realized that this is sort of impossible since On3/Rivals only breaks down the O-line by Tackles and IOL. (ESPN has a center list LINK)
But seriously when was the last time we recruited a true center? I can't remember the last time I heard us going after one on the trail and I feel like I follow recruiting a good bit.
*I now understand you wouldn't play your best o-lineman at center in HS*
This post was edited on 9/8/25 at 4:04 pm
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Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:47 am to Shaggy01
Cushenberry
Charles Turner was sorta recruited as a center I remember? I believe he was a TE/Tackle candidate at one point as well.
Charles Turner was sorta recruited as a center I remember? I believe he was a TE/Tackle candidate at one point as well.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:50 am to Shaggy01
We really missed out on Van Pran
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:50 am to Shaggy01
quote:
only breaks down the O-line by Tackles and IOL
Probably because most high schools aren't going to play their best OL at center. Most of them will be playing tackle but when they move up they have to move inside.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:51 am to MasterAbe1
Thats what I'm thinking. I don't think we have taken one in several classes
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:52 am to TigerDeacon
quote:
Probably because most high schools aren't going to play their best OL at center. Most of them will be playing tackle but when they move up they have to move inside.
Ya this makes sense as well
Posted on 9/8/25 at 12:17 pm to Shaggy01
Shaq
Posted on 9/8/25 at 12:17 pm to Shaggy01
Man it does feel like it has been some time since we had a true Center.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 12:21 pm to Captain Crown
Thats what I'm saying. I guess there are fewer and fewer prospects playing the position these days. ESPNs list has 1 or 2 of the centers ranked highly the last few classes maybe we should take a stab at one in the next class 
Posted on 9/8/25 at 1:16 pm to Shaggy01
Les drove me crazy with the turn a guard into a center approach
Posted on 9/8/25 at 1:21 pm to Shaggy01
I believe it's most likely Coen Echols.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 1:32 pm to Shaggy01
High school centers usually aren't D1 level OLs. Smaller, but the most reliable snapping the ball on the team. The highly talented guys play G or OT.
At least in my experience.
At least in my experience.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 1:34 pm to GaTiger27
quote:Van Pran made it clear, from day 1, that he was never coming here.
We really missed out on Van Pran
Frustrating, but it's hard to "miss" on a guy you never had a shot with.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 4:39 pm to Shaggy01
The best college centers are the best high school guards with high GPAs
Posted on 9/8/25 at 4:39 pm to GaTiger27
That one still hurts
Posted on 9/8/25 at 9:49 pm to Shaggy01
Darius gray. But he chose South Carolina.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:35 am to TigaStyle4
Dang, I didn't realize he was projecting as a center
Posted on 9/9/25 at 12:16 pm to DesertCajun
quote:why? Les had his faults but offensive line play was usually pretty strong and physical under him. Guys like Elliot porter, Pocic, PJ Lonergan & TBob were really solid centers.
Les drove me crazy with the turn a guard into a center approach
This post was edited on 9/9/25 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 9/11/25 at 3:31 pm to Shaggy01
Is there such thing as a pure center?
Posted on 9/11/25 at 3:35 pm to DesertCajun
Les didn't have the problem BK is experiencing, his Oline were tough.
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