Locking up the state of LA

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We still have a shot at #2 guy but assuming we miss on

#3 Devin Harper flipped

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Only sucks because both are at a huge position of need/immediate impact type player.

Locking up the state doesn’t equal

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Can’t keep all of em.

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Texas only signed 6 of the Top 15

And only 1 of the Top 7

With all their money. Recruiting is more cutthroat and insane than ever. Be thankful for what you get, then figure it out.

Predictability in this sport has gone out the window

Keeping Louisiana talent at home is huge and some state talent aren't born to be LSU Tigers.

Forever LSU and Geaux Tigers.

No it is not!!!

In the current state of NIL we should be going 1000% all in on LA. 9 out of 15 is getting 60% of the top 15 and that's a shame. Go heavy in LA and develop them. This is supposed to be Kelly's area of expertise in taking players and developing them. I have no issue with taking 3 stars from within the state and helping them grow into excellent football players. Top guys are going to be more heavily swayed with $ so lean into the talent rich state you reside in. Makes no sense in my opinion.

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We still have a shot at #2 guy but assuming we miss on Jahkeem Stewart. USC DL coach went to Karr

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He did choose USC

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Texas is a big state, so different metrics. The top 9 are all 5 stars

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Different metrics for recruit rankings too.

There are players out of Louisiana every year that would be 5 stars if they were in Texas.

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Context matters. Last year we signed 9 of the top ten because the talent was versatile across positions and was up to SEC standards. Outside of Jahkeem, who wanted a massive bag, we're not really missing anyone in state that moves the needle. You can tell because there have been pretty much zero threads on the guys that are leaving.

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Your initial statement tells it all in my book. This year by the 247 composite 4* LA guys, there were 4 RBs and LSU got 2. There were 3 WRs and LSU got 2. Anyone who just stargazers at ratings and not worried about need or balance should have worked under Orgeron. His classes were completely lopsided with skill players and few trench players. I checked one time and in 3 years stretch of recruiting when he was at LSU, he signed 6 OL grand total. But hey, LSU classes were always way up there in the team rankings. Too bad those skill players couldn't play OT or OG.

USC got like 3 players from the top 30 in California but decided to throw a bag at a 17 year old DL from LA

frick them that’s annoying.