With LSU OV on horizon, five-star wideout Calvin Russell announces summer commitment date

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LSU will host one of the top-ranked wideouts in the country this weekend, as five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell will make the trip to Baton Rouge.

LSU will host one of the top-ranked wideouts in the country this weekend, as five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell will make the trip to Baton Rouge. Just ahead of his visit this weekend. Russell announces a commitment date of July 5th. His top schools are Miami, Michigan, Oregon, Florida State, Florida, North Carolina, and Syracuse.

LSU receiving a visit from Russell is a significant development as the Tigers attempt to bolster an already impressive class. It was no mistake to include Russell in a group along with quarterback Bowe Bentley and others. There's a strong pull to add Russell, after he already visited in March. LSU pushed to get him back on campus and won that battle. Now they will have a chance to make an impression during his official visit, right after being at Florida and before he heads to Florida State next week.

The wide receiver board is deep, and the Tigers are pitching for a star-studded class. With some veterans on their way out, Cortez Hankton is working to bring a new crop of talented wideouts to Baton Rouge.

"Hulking wide receiver with above-the-rim athleticism that makes him a uniquely dangerous target, especially down in the red zone. Owns more of a slender build, but has measured over 6-foot-5 multiple times and is blessed with a near 6-foot-10 wingspan. He isn't exactly the most polished route runner at this stage, but creates separation with unexpected suddenness for such a longer strider. Superb body control tends to create even more of a disadvantage for defensive backs as he wins 50-50 battles with timing and positioning. Not going to outrun every tackle, but is quick to hit the gas and can make some dynamic cuts in traffic. Spent much of freshman and sophomore seasons repping as a run first-quarterback out of necessity before settling in as a must-look option in Year 3 for a storied Miami Northwestern program that captured a 3A championship. Will need to add some body armour to a rather wiry frame in hopes of improving play strength and buy into the process at the school of his choice, but should be viewed as a potential impact pass catcher for a College Football Playoff contender that can be positioned all around the field in hopes of creating mismatches. One of those good-at-everything athletes that could legitimately play two spots in college as he's also being recruited by basketball high majors."

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