Hatchertiger Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Somebody is going to have to get the ball to all the talent we are bringing in: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Shock... Arik Gilbert's stunning commitment catches even LSU by surprise BySTEVE WILTFONG 4 hours ago Share19 Comments As LSU was practicing on the field Wednesday night preparing for Saturday’s showdown in Baton Rouge against No. 9 Auburn, personnel guys started sprinting out of the building. “Oh s***, the building is about to blow up,” one source thought. Nope, just the nation’s No. 1 tight end Arik Gilbert — in fact, the highest-ranked tight end recruit ever at No. 10 in the 247Sports Composite — announcing an absolutely shocking commitment to LSU. The 247Sports Crystal Ball was trending Alabama for the last few weeks, favoring the Tide at 88 percent before Gilbert’s decision. Georgia figured to be the Tide’s biggest challenger down the stretch. All wrong. Ed Orgeron and his staff pulled out another big win on the trail, with Gilbert now being the jewel of a class that ranks No. 3 nationally according to the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings. Recent history says it’s typically Alabama stealing one or two a cycle from LSU: Patrick Surtain Jr., Landon Collins, Cam Robinson, Ishmael Sopsher last cycle. For the first time in a long time the shoe is on the other foot, and this is the Tigers’ biggest win over Alabama ever for a prospect not from the state of Louisiana. There’s a different kind of juice about LSU right now. The offense is exciting with quarterback Joe Burrow setting the record for most touchdown passes in a single season in school history. The facility those personnel guys were racing out of to share the news is among the best in college football. Gilbert’s official visit was the weekend the Tigers beat a top-10 Florida team in primetime in front of one of the best atmospheres in college football. All finalists were in the dark when Gilbert announced his college decision, donning a purple cap … while the rest of us waited for it to pull a bait-and-switch. His mom and sister remained in touch with the LSU staff leading up to the announcement, giving some hope they had a chance. With that, LSU didn’t just land the top tight end in this 2020 recruiting class, they landed arguably the top pass catcher and certainly one of the best prospects in the country in Gilbert, winning another battle royale on the recruiting trail. One of the more physically impressive prospects in this class with NFL measurables, Gilbert is also one of the most polished regarding his craft. He is an instant impact player that should quickly emerge as one of the top tight ends in college football. His blend of size, speed, route running ability and, more than anything else terrific hands, make him unique. Gilbert adjusts to the football, isn’t fazed in traffic and adds after the catch ability. All of that adds up to him being the biggest mismatch from a receiver standpoint in this class. 19COMMENTS LSU’s top four commits ended up in the fold in a bit of a surprise. Five-star cornerback Elias Ricks popped on Christmas when USC and Ohio State were the perceived early favorites. Top247 receiver Rakim Jarrett committed on April 27 when Tennessee looked like the one to beat. It only took one visit in April for another blue-chip receiver in Jermaine Burton to join the fold. Gilbert adds to what is now — arguably — the top receiving corps recruited among all 2020 classes. What’s not up for argument is that this is the biggest surprise of the cycle, maybe even in year. It won’t be topped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 With his size, speed, catch radius, vertical, you can line him up all over the field. Very athletic for his size. https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/10/23/20929569/arik-gilbert-commits-to-lsu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 8 hours ago, LSUDad said: With his size, speed, catch radius, vertical, you can line him up all over the field. Very athletic for his size. https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/10/23/20929569/arik-gilbert-commits-to-lsu Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 If the offensive side doesn't work out for him, he's an elite defensive end as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 25 minutes ago, Fishhead said: If the offensive side doesn't work out for him, he's an elite defensive end as well. We have that side of the line taken care of, TE is his position. Over the years we have taken a number of players from the defensive side and moved them to OL. At one time 4 of the 5 OL at Virginia Tech were former TE’s. I agree, he would make a good DE, but TE’s like him, few and far between. He saw what we did with Moss as a TE, he sees what we are doing with the position. He has great hands, locates the ball, comes down with it. He’s a big athlete that can play the position. He can stretch the field. A mismatch against any defense. Very seldom I see a top player at a position that needs to move to the other side, Joe Barksdale, one of the top 5 DT’s coming out of high school, I said he would be better at the OT position. Days in camp, he was moved. Hines came in, DL, moved to the other side, now working the OC position. Stevens was moved around, once he settled at a position, he’s taken off. Agree, he’s that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I heard the InbredGumps fans are complaining that LSU must be paying the recruits to sign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 This one just broke. HOLD THAT TIGER... LSU in pursuit of 2020 four-star safety Malcolm Greene By Mike Scarborough August 7, 2019 1.0k 10 Tweet Share Yes, LSU currently has 22 total commitments for the class of 2020 with needs at multiple positions but they do want another safety in this class. Evaluation Good frame with skill set to play safety with nickel ability. Comfortable in backpedal. Easily flips hips and runs with receiver. Instinctual and smart player. Physical in run game. Does not shy away from contact. Can disengage and set edge. Good open-field tackler. Has plus body control. Plays with quickness. Adding strength in upper body important. Concern about size to play consistently in box. Needs to be more consistent with jams and re-routing receiver. Multi-year starter at Top 20 program. Day 3 NFL draft potential. Athletic Background Malcolm Greene is a 5-10, 180-pound Safety from Highland Springs, VA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 BREAKING: Safety Malcolm Greene commits to LSU By Mike Scarborough October 26, 2019 27 0 Tweet Share The LSU recruiting train continues to roll as class of 2020 safety Malcolm Greene of Highland Springs VA. has committed to LSU. More to come on this breaking story! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 9:40 PM, LSUDad said: Arik Gilbert He is by far the highest rated TE ever on the 24/7 board. Never fear, we are still in the running for a number of top players. I like where this is headed this year. A number of players are on campus now. More to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Highlights: New LSU safety commit Malcolm Greene ByBILLY EMBODY 12 minutes ago Share0 Comments 2020 Highland Springs (Va.) safety Malcolm Greene committed to LSU after taking his official visit for the LSU-Florida game, giving the Tigers 23 commitments on board in the 2020 class already. Check out his midseason senior highlights above. On the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, Greene ranks as the No. 310 overall prospect in the nation, coming in as the No. 26 safety nationally and No. 6 prospect in Virginia. On 247Sports, the four-star prospect ranks as the No. 246 overall recruit in the country, No. 23 safety in the nation and No 5 prospect out of Virginia. The 247Sports Crystal Ball was all LSU when the 5-10, 180-pound prospect committed to Ed Orgeron & Co., but he held offers from the likes of Clemson, Duke, Michigan, North Carolina and plenty of others before deciding to commit. LSU was the only official visit that he has taken, up to this point. In the 2020 recruiting class, Greene joins fellow East Coast prospect and four-star safety Jordan Toles at the position while Dallas area defensive back Lorando Johnson fits in at the nickel. At the cornerback spot, LSU has five-star cornerback Elias Ricks and four-star cornerback Major Burns pledged to the class already. Here's a look at the 247Sports breakdown of Greene's ability from recruiting analyst Brian Dohn: "Good frame with skill set to play safety with nickel ability. Comfortable in backpedal. Easily flips hips and runs with receiver. Instinctual and smart player. Physical in run game. Does not shy away from contact. Can disengage and set edge. Good open-field tackler. Has plus body control. Plays with quickness. Adding strength in upper body important. Concern about size to play consistently in box. Needs to be more consistent with jams and re-routing receiver. Multi-year starter at Top 20 program. Day 3 NFL draft potential." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 BREAKING: Safety Malcolm Greene commits to LSU By Mike Scarborough October 26, 2019 992 5 Tweet Share (63) The LSU recruiting train continues to roll as class of 2020 safety Malcolm Greene of Highland Springs VA. has committed to LSU. The 6-foot, 180-pound Greene committed to LSU over Clemson, Michigan, Duke Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and others. Greene took his official visit to LSU for the massive Florida-game weekend. In an interview with TigerBait.com earlier this fall he stated that he plans to sign in December but he’s not a midterm graduate. LSU safeties coach Bill Busch is the Tigers coach responsible for getting Greene to Baton Rouge. “He (Coach Busch) likes how explosive I am and he knows how I’m not afraid to get in there and make a tackle,” Green said. “I attack the ball at all times.” Greene is considered a consensus four-star prospect across all recruiting networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 hours ago, LSUDad said: BREAKING: Safety Malcolm Greene commits to LSU The LSU recruiting train continues to roll as class of 2020 safety Malcolm Greene of Highland Springs VA. has committed to LSU. The 6-foot, 180-pound Greene committed to LSU over Clemson, Michigan, Duke Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and others. This guy looks a bit undersized to play safety. He won't grow up to be a LaRon Landry. Then again, I thought Tyrann Mathieu was too small to be an NFL safety, I thought he would play corner. Now, this kid will grow a little, he could play at 6' 200 or there about. Has the role of safety evolved in the new spread offense world, to more of a pass defender than in the past, so you need a different type of player for the position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 4 hours ago, houtiger said: This guy looks a bit undersized to play safety. He won't grow up to be a LaRon Landry. Then again, I thought Tyrann Mathieu was too small to be an NFL safety, I thought he would play corner. Now, this kid will grow a little, he could play at 6' 200 or there about. Has the role of safety evolved in the new spread offense world, to more of a pass defender than in the past, so you need a different type of player for the position? Keep in mind that he could still be growing and might wind up in the 6'1" or 6'2" range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) The hits just keep on coming... LSU Football Recruiting BREAKING: BJ Ojulari commits to LSU By Mike Scarborough October 27, 2019 The writing appeared to be on the wall before class of 2020 defensive end/linebacker BJ Ojulari he scheduled an official visit to LSU and then his teammate (5-star TE Arik Gilbert) committed to LSU. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Ojulari was thought to be heading to LSU when he committed to Tennessee back in August but after telling the Vol coaches Sunday morning he was reopening the recruiting process, he’s now a Tiger. Bj Ojulari@Bj_O9 #GeauxTigers 166 12:09 PM - Oct 27, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 125 people are talking about this Edited October 27, 2019 by LSUDad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 After decommitting from Tennessee, 4-star DE out of Georgia pledges to LSU Andrew Olson | 10 minutes ago Ed Orgeron’s LSU Tigers are on fire on the recruiting trail. LSU has added another blue-chip defender to its 2020 class with the commitment of BJ Ojulari. The Marrietta, Georgia defensive end announced his pledge to the Tigers moments after news broke that he had decommitted from Tennessee. The 6-3, 224-pounder is rated the No. 9 weak-side defensive end, No. 16 Georgia product and No. 139 prospect overall nationally in the 2020 class on the 247Sports Composite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Dear Lord this class. Another hinting pretty hard at it right now...5* We're gonna need some attrition from some earlier commits... it is what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/24/2019 at 6:34 PM, houtiger said: I heard the InbredGumps fans are complaining that LSU must be paying the recruits to sign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Fishhead said: Dear Lord this class. Another hinting pretty hard at it right now...5* We're gonna need some attrition from some earlier commits... it is what it is. We are signing more than 25. But let’s look on how this class is falling into place... LSU moves up to No. 2 in 2020 recruiting class rankings ByBILLY EMBODY 9 hours ago Share13 Comments LSU landed a huge addition to the 2020 recruiting class with Marietta (Ga.) defensive end BJ Ojulari on Sunday and that four-star commitment moved the Tigers up to the No. 2 overall class in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings. Ed Orgeron & Co. moved up above Alabama and are now just behind Clemson. On Sunday, Ojulari backed off his commitment to Tennessee before picking LSU within an hour after that. The 247Sports Crystal Ball had the Volunteers as the favorite to land him while Georgia and LSU both had picks in. Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and others have also offered Ojulari. The 6-3, 224-pound edge defender ranks on the industry-generated 247Sports Composite as the No. 139 overall prospect in the country, No. 9 weak-side defensive end nationally and No. 16 overall prospect in Georgia. On 247Sports, Ojulari ranks as the No. 190 overall prospect in the country, No. 9 weak-side defensive end and No. 21 overall prospect in the Peach State. Here's a look at the rest of LSU's No. 2 recruiting class: 5-star TE Arik Gilbert | 6-5, 253 | Marietta, Ga. | Marietta High School | Committed on Oct. 23, 2019 5-star CB Elias Ricks | 6-2, 192 | Santa Ana, Calif. | Mater Dei High School | Committed on Dec. 25, 2018 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett | 6-0, 208 | Washington, D.C. | St. John’s College High School | Committed on April 27, 2019 4-star LB Antoine Sampah | 6-3, 220 | Woodbridge, Va. | Woodbridge High School | Committed on April 29, 2019 4-star WR Kayshon Boutte | 5-10, 175 | New Iberia, La. | Westgate High School | Committed on Oct. 21, 2018 4-star WR Jermaine Burton | 6-0, 187 | Calabasas, Calif. | Calabasas High School | Committed on April 20, 2019 4-star DE Jaquelin Roy | 6-4, 289 | Baton Rouge, La. | University Lab School | Committed on July 26, 2019 4-star DE BJ Ojulari | 6-3, 224 | Marietta, Ga. | Marietta High | Committed on Oct. 27, 2019 4-star S Major Burns | 6-2, 176 | Baton Rouge, La. | Madison Prep Academy High School | Committed on June 6, 2019 4-star S Jordan Toles | 6-3, 190 | Baltimore, Md. | St. Frances Academy High School | Committed on June 8, 2019 4-star OLB Demon Clowney | 6-4, 225 | Baltimore, Md. | St. Frances Academy High School | Committed on March 23, 2019 4-star ILB Josh White | 6-2, 100 | Houston, Tx. | Cy Creek High School | Committed on April 19, 2019 4-star QB Max Johnson | 6-4, 214 | Watkinsville, Ga. | Oconee County High School | Committed on Nov. 28, 2018 4-star OLB Alec Bryant | 6-3, 230 | Pearland, Tx. | Shadow Creek High School | Committed on Feb. 18, 2019 4-star DB Malcolm Greene | 5-10, 180 | Highland Springs, Va. | Highland Springs High | Committed on Oct. 26, 2019 4-star CB Lorando Johnson | 5-11, 183 | Lancaster, Tx. | Lancaster High School | Committed on April 10, 2019 4-star DT CamRon Jackson | 6-5, 271 | Haynesville, La. | Haynesville High School | Committed on Dec. 19, 2018 4-star DL Eric Taylor | 6-4, 280 | Trussville, Ala. | Hewitt-Trussville High School | Committed on June 18, 2019 4-star DL Jalen Lee | 6-3, 294 | Watson, La. | Live Oak High School | Committed on June 19, 2019 4-star WR Koy Moore | 6-1, 174 | Metairie, La. | Archbishop Rummel High School | Committed on August 17, 2019 3-star QB TJ Finley | 6-6, 239 | Ponchatoula, La. | Ponchatoula High School | Committed on May 29, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) That looks like a InbredGumps class. It lacks a little star power at QB. Maybe the staff thinks Brennan is the real deal, will have the job for two years, and we can try to attract a 5* signal caller next year to be ready to compete for the job when Miles B. graduates. Of course, Johnson and Finley may turn out to be the real deal and develop into SEC starter level QBs. Notably absent is a RB. CEH is a junior, but he could leave after this year, and Curry has not played much this year, which does not look good for him. If Clyde leaves, IMO we need 2 RB. You might say Clyde should stay another year, but if he did, in this offense, would he have a better year? If not, why not try to go pro after a spiffy looking junior campaign and not risk an injury next year? We want the DT Guillory. Running out of room. I think InbredGumps's last class or 2, they only took one 3*, but sometimes your long snapper is a 3*. O looks like he is doing what he is good at, recruiting. I remember his first class was not so hot, but he took over mid year. Some of those kids had a relationship with Les and were not happy that Les was gone. O said nowadays, it takes a two or three year relationship with a kid for him to feel comfortable giving his commitment. We're at the 3 year mark now. And I am sure winning makes a difference, and running a slick offense. Edited October 28, 2019 by houtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 This class is fluid, look for more movement. Staff are in on a number of really top players. Now looking a couple need positions. Grades starting to come into play. Signing day is closing fast. O and the staff are moving players around. Some players are hurting themselves. Next couple weeks, let’s see who stays and who goes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 This may help to look at where were are now. https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/10/28/20935197/lsu-football-recruiting-is-bonkers-how-do-all-these-pieces-fit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 10:58 PM, houtiger said: That looks like a InbredGumps class. It lacks a little star power at QB. Maybe the staff thinks Brennan is the real deal, will have the job for two years, and we can try to attract a 5* signal caller next year to be ready to compete for the job when Miles B. graduates. Of course, Johnson and Finley may turn out to be the real deal and develop into SEC starter level QBs. Notably absent is a RB. CEH is a junior, but he could leave after this year, and Curry has not played much this year, which does not look good for him. If Clyde leaves, IMO we need 2 RB. You might say Clyde should stay another year, but if he did, in this offense, would he have a better year? If not, why not try to go pro after a spiffy looking junior campaign and not risk an injury next year? We want the DT Guillory. Running out of room. I think InbredGumps's last class or 2, they only took one 3*, but sometimes your long snapper is a 3*. O looks like he is doing what he is good at, recruiting. I remember his first class was not so hot, but he took over mid year. Some of those kids had a relationship with Les and were not happy that Les was gone. O said nowadays, it takes a two or three year relationship with a kid for him to feel comfortable giving his commitment. We're at the 3 year mark now. And I am sure winning makes a difference, and running a slick offense. Talking about QB in your first few words, don't assume QB recruiting is done. Think next class 2021 Honestly, don't assume anything. It's crazy right now. Recruiting podcast forthcoming in a couple days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 The early signing period is Dec. 19 to Dec. 21. We will know more once we know who doesn't sign then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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