National Signing Day predictions: LSU
Les Miles and the Tigers still have work to do this recruiting season.
Currently ranked a commendable 17th in the nation with 15 commits, that is only good enough for ninth in the SEC. There’s several uncommitted five-stars who have mentioned LSU as a finalist, but it’ll be up to the Tigers’ coaching staff to lure them to Baton Rouge.
Here’s a review of LSUs strengths heading into bowl week after the holiday and a few predictions on where the Tigers could end up in February. We use 247Sports’ team rankings and individual composite player lists to determine grades:
Current standing
- National recruiting rank: 17th
- SEC recruiting rank: 9th
- Number of commits or signees: 15
Signed, sealed, delivered
- Jeremy Cutrer, S, Perkinston, Miss. (Four-star)
Notable hard commits
- Kevin Toliver II, CB, Jacksonville, Fla. (Five-star)
- Maea Teuhema, OL, Keller, Texas (Five-star)
- Derrius Guice, RB, Baton Rouge, La. (Four-star)
Remaining primary targets
- Iman Marshall, CB, Long Beach, Calif. (Four-star)
- Terry Beckner, DE, East Saint Louis, Ill. (Five-star)
Signing Day surprise
- Five-star tackle Martez Ivey (Apopka, Fla.) is expected to wind up in Gainesville, but LSU’s in the running for another touted five-star prospect from out of state in cornerback Iman Marshall. At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, the California native has the talent to compete for immediate playing time on John Chavis’ defense, but it’s going to take a lot to lure him away from leader Southern Cal.