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.