The 2020 NFL Draft reminded football fans that much of LSU’s 2019 national championship team has departed, but the future is looking bright for the Tigers. On Sunday, Ed Orgeron’s staff landed a commitment from one of the top defensive ends in the 2021 recruiting class.

Texarkana, Texas DE Landon Jackson announced his commitment to LSU via his Twitter account. Listed at 6-6, 240 pounds, Jackson is rated the No. 3 weak-side defensive end, No. 19 recruit in Texas and No. 106 prospect overall nationally in the class on the 247Sports Composite, The Pleasant Grove standout collected 27 other scholarship offers, including Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.

247Sports Midlands Region Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks evaluated Jackson last year, noting a very high ceiling:

Elite height. Enormous frame with a ton of space to add bulk to already impressive build. Put together like a college hybrid edge. Has played variety of spots for perennial Texas 4A D-II state title contender, including off-line, standing edge, and traditional end. Provided outstanding production for state title team as a junior. Frame potential suggests possibility to fit multiple positions in varying schemes. Flashes quick get-off with terrific closing speed in pursuit. Dangerous from the backside. Fairly fluid as a rusher, bends pretty well relative to height/length, and runs the arc naturally. Bona fide playmaker who makes impact stops. Arrives with a purpose and can provide the big hit at times. Also flips to play tight end in run-first scheme. Comes from an outstanding high school program with ample big-game experience. High cut and struggles maintaining pad leverage at times. Heavier, physical linemen can get inside his length and neutralize his athleticism. Playmaking drive sometimes runs him out of plays. Still developing full move set as pass-rusher and building disengaging consistency against phone booth power in the run game. Missed final several games of sophomore year with ACL injury. Long-term positional home is somewhat of a question that will be answered by physical development of elite frame in the coming couple of years. Naturally gifted, toolsy defensive end with a very high ceiling. Could become impact defensive end/edge player at the high-major level with early-round NFL Draft ceiling.

Jackson is commitment No. 7 in LSU’s 2021 recruiting class. His commitment announcement and highlight tape (via Hudl) can be viewed below: