2024 LSU Football Commitments

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Visitors List: LSU Enters Huge Weekend On Recruiting Trail

Tigers hosting several top prospects to campus this weekend including 5-star WR Cameron Coleman.

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Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers enter their biggest recruitment weekend of the month with several high-priority targets arriving in Baton Rouge on Friday.

From 2024 quarterback commit Colin Hurley returning to campus once again this month to five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman taking his official visit to Death Valley, it’s an important 72-hour stretch for this LSU football program.

Along with Coleman, the Tigers have 2024 defensive back target Cai Bates on campus as he nears a decision date.

 

Here’s a look into a few headliners LSU will have on campus this weekend:

Colin Hurley - 2024 Quarterback Commit

Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian Academy quarterback and four-star LSU commit Colin Hurley is back in Baton Rouge for a visit with Brian Kelly and the coaching staff.

Hurley made his way from Florida where he will take in the scenes this weekend after competing in the Elite 11 Finals last weekend in Los Angeles.

For the dynamic signal-caller to earn an invite for the event is another prestigious honor to add to Hurley’s list of accolades. 

The headliner of Brian Kelly’s 2024 recruiting class, Hurley performed in Oxford (Miss.) last month where he earned top honors during the event. 

Cam Coleman - 2024 Wide Receiver Target 

LSU target Cameron Coleman has flown up the national recruiting rankings over the last few months after a productive junior campaign. The five-star wide receiver has become a household name as he prepares for a monster offseason ahead of his senior year.

Coleman will arrive in Baton Rouge on June 23 for a weekend stay to soak in Death Valley. It gives him the chance to get one-on-one time with Brian Kelly and LSU wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton as he begins locking in on a decision. 

At 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Coleman already attaints a sturdy frame as he heads into his senior season. With the physical traits and explosive playstyle every college program across the country is looking for, Coleman is your prototypical wideout at the next level. 

Look for the Tigers to keep their foot on the gas for Coleman who has schools ranging from Clemson, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Alabama and others all in his ear hoping to get his services moving forward. 

 

 

Caden Durham - 2024 Running Back Target 

This is a big one. For LSU to get the dynamic running to Baton Rouge several times proves a significant level of interest by both parties. The 4-star Duncanville (Tex.) back is beginning to see his recruitment blow up recently with LSU getting in on the action. Durham is teammates with 5-star EDGE Colin Simmons out in Texas. Could the two be a package deal? 

Durham, who just completed a junior campaign that ended with a state championship, is a high-priority target for LSU who thoroughly enjoyed his time in Death Valley last fall. Accompanied by a number of the top players in the South, Durham had nothing but positive things to say after the visit. 

Another major factor is Durham’s success in track and field. A speedster who is beginning to pick up offers, LSU recently dished out a scholarship as the dual-sport athlete continues shining. 

Other key visitors in town:

Jelani Watkins - 2024 Wide Receiver Target 

Cai Bates - 2024 Defensive Back Target (Official Visit)

Ethan Calloway - 2024 Offensive Tackle (Official Visit)

Caleb Cunningham - 2025 Wide Receiver Target (Official Visit)

 

[Herb]

On 6/23/2023 at 5:37 PM, LSUDad said:

During last week’s LSU Elite Camp, the speedster ran a 4.29 40-yard dash, immediately impressing wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton.

Dang!  Would love to see that speed on kickoff returns.

[LSUDad]

OT Ethan Calloway commits to LSU Tigers

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4-star OT Ethan Calloway. (Instagram)

Mooresville (N.C.) Lake Norman four-star offensive tackle Ethan Callowayhas committed to the LSU Tigers. He announced the news on Twitter.

The 6-foot-7, 300-pounder is the No. 215 overall prospect and No. 17 offensive tackle in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 5 player in North Carolina.

On3 rates Calloway higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2024 On300, he is the No. 74 overall prospect, No. 10 offensive tackle and the No. 1 player in North Carolina.

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June Recruiting Recap: A Look Into Who LSU Gained Commitments From

The Tigers secured several 2024 prospects during June, added an immediate impact JUCO tight end.

Joel Rogers - 2024 Safety

The No. 8 overall player in Louisiana, Brian Kelly and his program added a do-it-all athlete to their 2024 class last month.

Rogers is one of the more gifted prospects in the state. A guy who’s played both sides of the ball his entire high school career, he’s projected to pan out as a safety at the next level to carry on the “DBU” tradition in Death Valley.
 

At 6-foot, 185-pounds, Rogers attains the adequate size and strength of a safety at the next level. With another year in high school, the sky's the limit for the dynamic defensive back.

Rogers’ size allows him to fit the prototypical safety mold. With sideline-to-sideline speed, he moves across the field shot out of a cannon, and it’s only become more impressive over the last 12 months.

Kylan Billiot - 2024 Wide Receiver

Billiot, who received an offer from LSU in early June after dominating in their 7v7 camp, wasted no time in committing to the Tigers just days later. 

After getting a scholarship from his “dream school,” the three-star wide receiver knew where he wanted to be. Now, he’s gone public with the decision.
 

The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder has been on a steady rise during high school. He put his name on the map during his junior campaign and has had LSU monitoring his growth ever since. After a monster showing during LSU's camp, this program pulled the trigger immediately after dishing out an offer.

A raw, athletic wideout who’s beginning to see his ranking rise at a rapid pace, Billiot has proven he has next in Baton Rouge.

LSU has an impressive track record of developing Louisiana wide receivers. Can Billiot be up next? All signs point to the answer being yes.

Ondre Evans - 2024 Cornerback

The Tennessee native has been a hot name on the recruiting scene as of late, earning offers from Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, among others. After making his way to Baton Rouge last month for LSU’s Elite Camp, Evans was a standout with the Tigers putting their foot on the gas to secure a commitment from the shutdown corner.
 

The trip to campus gave the electrifying prospect the opportunity to meet with Brian Kelly, other 2024 targets and soak in the culture being developed at LSU.

Evans is the No. 4 overall player in the state of Tennessee with Brian Kelly and his staff stealing a major SEC target once again. With the Volunteers in constant contact with Evans, the hometown star could have stayed home, but Kelly and Co. worked their magic once again.

The 6-foot, 185-pounder has been a fast-rising prospect in the 2024 class. With his body beginning to fill out, he’s seen it take his game to a new level. After a standout junior campaign, Evans has all the intangibles of breaking out in his senior season before heading to Baton Rouge.

Michael Turner - 2024 Wide Receiver 

The New Orleans native is a high-upside prospect who has flown up the recruiting rankings due to his sheer speed, and now, Turner adds another element to LSU’s 2024 class.
 

During last months LSU Elite Camp, the speedster ran a 4.29 40-yard dash, immediately impressing wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton.

The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder has been a fast-rising prospect in the 2024 class. With his body beginning to fill out, he’s seen it take his game to a new level. After a standout junior campaign, Turner has all the intangibles of breaking out in his senior season before heading to Baton Rouge.

Ethan Calloway - 2024 Offensive Lineman 

At 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, Calloway is as physically impressive as they get at the high school level, and major programs put their foot on the gas for the fast-rising lineman. 

A top offensive tackle in America, Calloway took the country by storm after a big-time junior campaign.
 

Calloway, the top offensive lineman in North Carolina, gives LSU another piece to their line moving forward. With Brad Davis coaching his guys up and continuing to hit the recruiting trail with force, we could see this position group take strides in the right direction sooner rather than later.

Connor Gilbreath - JUCO TE - Butte College (Calif.)

Gilbreath is about as versatile as they come at the JUCO level. The dynamic tight end can also play offensive tackle if need be and his impressive skill set has Power Five programs salivating at what could be, including LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly.

Kelly and his staff offered Gilbreath in May as his recruiting process continued to blossom. He earned offers from Colorado, Miami, Washington, Mississippi State and Missouri, among others, before committing to the Tigers after his lone season in California.

Gilbreath has been used primarily as a tight end but has the chance to be an offensive tackle as time goes on. With the Tigers returning Mason Taylor as the lone tight end with experience, Gilbreath could be a much needed piece moving forward. The Tigers signed three tight ends in their 2023 class, but bringing in Gilbreath who can be used as a blocker could give this program an extra boost.
 

The 6-foot-6, 268-pounder went through spring ball with Butte College, but has bigger plans after revealing his decision. A full qualifier, he will he will suit up in the purple and gold in 2023.

Edited July 1, 2023 by LSUDad

[Herb]

https://247sports.com/college/lsu/article/kylan-billiot-lsu-football-2024-commitment-recruiting-ranking-212240112/

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LSU commit Kylan Billiot skyrockets up Top247

247Sports updated its Top247 for the 2024 class on Thursday. LSU commit Kylan Billiot saw one of the biggest rises, jumping all the way to No. 2 in Louisiana.

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247Sports updated its Top247 for the 2024 class on Thursday. LSU commit Kylan Billiot saw one of the biggest rises, jumping all the way to No. 3 in Louisiana.

Previously with an 89 rating as a high 3-star, Billiot is now rated a 93, as a solid 4-star prospect, and sits just outside the top 100 at No. 105 overall in the country. He is the No. 21 wide receiver in the land and the second-highest ranked Tiger commitment behind Dashawn McBryde, who is No. 74 overall and the No. 3 safety.

Billiot’s stock skyrocketed after he put on a clinic at the LSU 7on7 team tournament earlier in June. In the 6-foot-3, 195-pound range, he flashed strong and confident hands to go outside his frame and up and above defenders, with a knack for using his size in tight quarters to get open space.

Georgia Tech, Troy, Tulane and several other in-state schools offered before LSU. However, once the Tigers jumped into the mix, everything quickly fell into place.

“It was my dream offer, so there was never any reason to wait,” he previously told Geaux247. “I always wanted to play in that stadium and for the people in Louisiana. When the opportunity came, I wasn’t letting it pass me by.”

Billiot is also a standout in basketball and track and field for Terrebonne High School.

247Sports' national recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks explained the reasoning behind Billiot's big bump.

Billiot was a relative unknown until an excellent performance at LSU camp earlier this month. That's when an investigation into his junior season and his athletic profile -- which includes a 22.88-second sophomore 200-meter time, high-jumping reps, and promising basketball context -- revealed what we believe is immense long-term developmental upside. Billiot times his jumps well in contested situations, knows how to put his body between the ball and the defender, and flashes impressive linear acceleration and run-after-catch ability for a taller, longer-built wideout. He puts his athleticism and frame to good use on the hardwood as well, where he provides a strong defensive presence and dynamic open-floor finishing ability. Billiot's natural athleticism should only continue to manifest on the football field as he physically develops and technically improves.

 

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BREAKING: 4-star LB Tylen Singleton commits to LSU

 

By Mike Scarborough

July 22, 2023

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Brian Kelly and his LSU football coaching staff landed one of the state of Louisiana's top prospects for the class of 2024 Saturday evening.

Four-star linebacker Tylen Singleton‍ of Many, Louisiana announced his commitment to the Tigers via his Twitter.

“I would like to thank all the coaches for recruiting me and giving me the opportunity but I will be staying home,” Singleton said.

 

 

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Singleton committed to LSU over offers from Texas A&M, Arkansas, TCU Tennessee, Ole Miss and many others.

With his commitment, LSU now has 19 pledgesfor the class of 2024.

Singleton finished his junior season last year with 78 tackles, two pick sixes and two sacks.

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https://gridironfootballusa.com/many-4-star-2024-lb-tylen-singleton-commits-to-lsu/

 

[houtiger]

1 hour ago, Jace78 said:

https://gridironfootballusa.com/many-4-star-2024-lb-tylen-singleton-commits-to-lsu/

That makes 8 out of the top 10 in La. committed to the Tigers.  The other 2 have not committed yet, but LSU is after them.  DL from Acadiana High, and a CB from NO.

I don't remember LSU ever signing all of our top 10 in one year.  Maybe this year.

[LSUDad]

3 hours ago, Jace78 said:

https://gridironfootballusa.com/many-4-star-2024-lb-tylen-singleton-commits-to-lsu/

 

Thanks Jace, hope all is well. 

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With the dead period coming to an end this week, next weekend is set to be a huge recruiting opportunity for LSU with many of its commits and top targets on hand for Bayou Splash.

Included in the former group will be quarterback commit Colin Hurley. The Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian Academy four-star has had a busy summer already as he competed in the Elite 11 in Oregon back in June.

 

He’s also taken multiple trips to Baton Rouge, and he was on a June trip with then-offensive tackle prospect Ethan Calloway, who has since committed.

“I’ve built a relationship with a bunch of the current players,” Hurley said earlier this summer, according to On3’s Billy Embody. “They’re working hard, lifting and it really looks like things are going well within the team. As far as recruiting, you’ll see a few things come from this weekend. We had two great dinners, too — one at Tiger Stadium and another at coach Kelly’s house.”

LSU will hope Hurley’s visit pays off on the recruiting front once again.

 

 

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Can LSU land all of Louisiana's Top 10 recruits?

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Wardell Mack (Photo: On3)

The LSU football staff has landed commitments from eight of the Top 10 Louisiana recruits on the On3 Industry Rankings.

What are the chances the Tigers lock down the Bayou State and reel in all 10 prospects on the list?

Over the weekend, Louisiana four-star linebacker Tylen Singleton announced his commitment to LSU.

Now, only two prospects in the Top 10 remain uncommitted: and they’re the two highest-ranked recruits of the bunch.

Here’s where things stand in Louisiana with Acadiana defensive lineman Dominick McKinley and John Ehret defensive back Wardell Mack both uncommitted.

LSU drops another key Louisiana domino in Singleton

Singleton’s commitment to LSU came on Saturday evening, giving the Tigers a verbal pledge from Louisiana’s No. 1 ranked linebacker prospect in the 2024 class.

LSU is up to 19 total commitments, and 14 are rising high school seniors in the state of Louisiana. That’s 74% of the current class coming from the Bayou State.

Toss in another Louisiana native in linebacker Xavier Atkins, who moved to Texas for his senior year, and the number rises to 79% of the class being Louisiana natives. 

LSU has the second-highest percentage of in-state commitments of any program in the Top 25 of the On3 Industry Ranking Football Team Recruiting Rankings. The lone school with more in-state additions is Texas Tech, with the Red Raiders sitting at 19 commitments who are all from the Lone Star State. When broadening the scope to the Top 50, only two teams have added a higher percentage of in-state commitments in Texas Tech and TCU. The Horned Frogs have 11 commitments, and all of them are from Texas. 

Within the current On3 Industry Rankings Top 10 in the Bayou State, LSU has added nine players on defense, four on offense and one on special teams.

Singleton is the second highest-ranked defensive prospect of the nine-man haul, checking in as a Top 150 overall prospect. Denham Springs safety Dashawn McBryde is the lone commitment on defense ranked higher than Singleton, with McBryde entering his senior season as a Top 100 prospect nationally. Destrehan linebacker/EDGE rusher Kolaj Cobbins, Lafayette Christian Academy cornerback Ju’Juan Johnson, West Feliciana safety Joel Rogers, Westgate defensive lineman De’Myrion Johnson, Ruston defensive lineman Ahmad Breaux and Warren Easton defensive back Wallace Fosterare the other Louisiana commitments in on defense.
 

On offense, the highest-ranked commitment from the Bayou State is four-star Trey’Dez Green, who is ranked as the No. 72 overall prospect in the class. Terrebonne wide receiver Kylan Billiot, John Curtis wide receiver Michael Turner and John Ehret offensive lineman Khayree Leeare the other commitments on offense.

There’s also a special teams pledge on board – and it’s from the nation’s No. 1 kicker prospect in Parkway’s Aeron Burrell.

McKinley, Mack still on the board 

And then there were two.

Acadiana defensive lineman Dominick McKinley and John Ehret defensive back Wardell Mack remain the lone Top 10 prospects in Louisiana who are still uncommitted.
 

McKinley, a five-star prospect and the No. 5 defensive lineman in the country, is ranked as Louisiana’s No. 1 overall prospect. He’s yet to set a decision date, but the rising senior made official visits to Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Texas in June. 

LSU holds the lead on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, but there’s still work to be done. McKinley is slated to be in Baton Rouge on Friday for the program’s Bayou Splash recruiting event, and the Tigers still have an official visit in their back pocket.

With Mack, the state’s No. 2 overall prospect, a decision is expected ahead of his senior season.

Mack is slated to visit LSU on Friday for the Bayou Splash, and gearing up for a potential Florida visit on Saturday. The NCAA’s dead period ends on Tuesday, but begins again next week. That’s a seven-day window for prospects to visit college campuses, and plenty of schools are fighting to get Mack in for a visit.

 

LSU hosting the New Orleans four-star this week is key given a decision is expected in August, and like with McKinley, the Tigers still have an official visit weekend to come. 

Entering the final week of July, LSU holds the On3 RPM lead, meaning the Tigers are still circled as the team to beat for both prospects.

Has LSU ever landed everyone in Louisiana’s Top 10?

While the rankings are far from finalized, commitments from Mack and McKinley would give LSU all 10 of Louisiana’s Top 10 recruits on the On3 Industry Rankings.

Has it ever been done before?
 

In the modern recruiting era, which dates back to 2000, the answer is no. Still, the Tigers have come close.

In 2019, LSU signed 8 of the Top 10 prospects in Louisiana, but both Ishmael Sopsher and Christian Harris left the Bayou State and signed with Alabama. 

In 2016, the Tigers signed all but two of Louisiana’s Top 13 prospects. That cycle, Shyheim Carter signed with Alabama, while Klyde Chriss signed with Texas A&M.

The closest LSU came to signing every recruit in Louisiana’s Top 10 came in 2006. That cycle, the lone recruit who left the state was Destrehan’s Chaz Washington. Washington, the No. 10 prospect in Louisiana that cycle, wasn’t offered by the Tigers.

 

 

 

There’s been a number of years when LSU didn’t offer every prospect who finished in Louisiana’s Top 10, but that won’t be the case during the current 2024 cycle.

And after six of Louisiana’s Top 10 recruits signed with out-of-state programs a year ago, it’s clear the Tigers are making a very concerted effort to put the fence back up around the state.

Now, that push could bring with it the first time LSU has swept Louisiana’s Top 10 in the modern recruiting era.

Edited July 24, 2023 by LSUDad

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Some might enjoy this one, the #1player in the state ! 
 

 

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Bates chose LSU over Florida State, Tennessee, Alabama and others. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, he has ideal length for a cornerback. LSU now has 20 recruits committed in the class after landing Bates and four-star Many linebacker Tylen Singleton within the last five days.

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Four-star cornerback Cai Bates, a native of Orlando, Florida, committed Wednesday night to LSU.

Bates is the No. 107 overall player and No. 11 cornerback in the country, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, making him the second-highest ranked prospect in LSU's 2024 class behind top 100 safety Dashawn McBryde.

Bates chose LSU over Florida State, Tennessee, Alabama and others. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, he has ideal length for a cornerback.

LSU now has 20 recruits committed in the class after landing Bates and four-star Many linebacker Tylen Singleton within the last five days. Bates became the fourth cornerback in the class, joining versatile four-star Ju'Juan Johnson and three-star recruits Ondre Evans and Wallace Foster.

[Hatchertiger]

According to what I've read on X, it came down to LSU and TN.  By the way, we owe TN payback from last year.  Not sure when we'll play them again though. Would be nice nice to meet them in Atlanta this year and spoil their party like we did in 2001!

[Jace78]

On 7/23/2023 at 12:07 AM, LSUDad said:

Thanks Jace, hope all is well. 

Yes sir! All is well!

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Good one, is DBU back? They throw out this question, an try to answer. 
 

 

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LSU added a three-star offensive tackle to its 2024 class. Ory Williams, a 6-foot-6, 320-pound prospect out of San Marcos, Texas, is the No. 40 overall offensive tackle in the nation, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He's also the No. 94 recruit in the state of Texas.
 

 

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LSU added a three-star offensive tackle to its 2024 class.

Ory Williams, a 6-foot-6, 320-pound prospect out of San Marcos, Texas, is the No. 40 overall offensive tackle in the nation, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He's also the No. 94 recruit in the state of Texas. 

According to 247 Sports, Williams received 20 offers and took four visits, three of those visits were to Southeastern Conference programs: Florida, Texas A&M and LSU. 

As a junior last season at San Marcos High School, Williams was class 6A first-team selection in Texas District 27. He played junior varsity as a sophomore due to a transfer rule after playing his first high school season at El Campo.