LSU adds in-state LB prospect as preferred walk-on
LSU added a versatile defender to its 2016 recruiting class by getting a commitment from West Monroe, La., linebacker Layton Garnett, who will join the team as a preferred walk-on.
Garnett made the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday:
“I have decided to further my education and football career at Louisiana State University!” Garnett tweeted.
The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder is rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 52 inside linebacker in the class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings.
He chose LSU over full scholarship offers from other programs at Louisiana-Monroe, Northwestern State, Nicholls State, Army and Duquesne.