LSU has been offensive-heavy in its recruiting, bolstering both its line and its skill positions.

It has done well with its linebackers and defensive backs as well.

Nothing official and things could change between now and the Early Signing Period on Dec. 19-21.

But here is how the Tigers’ units stack up based on their commitments thus far:

No. 1 Backfield (QB/RBs)

5-stars: RB John Emery Jr.

4-stars: RB Tyrion Davis, QB Peter Parrish

Skinny: LSU had a sub-par set of running backs by its lofty standards this season even though Nick Brossette and Clyde Edwards-Helaire both had their moments. But it was imperative that the Tigers add an elite recruit and multiple top-notch prospects. Coach Ed Orgeron made Emery, who decommitted from Georgia during his seniors season, a top priority and he seems to have landed him. But Emery alone, as good as he is, would not have been enough for LSU to reach its running back goals, so landing Davis as well was significant.

Orgeron wanted to add a quarterback in this class and Parrish gives him a dual-threat to groom behind Joe Burrow as a potential competitor to Myles Brennan down the road.

No. 2 DBs

5-stars: CB Derek Stingley

4-stars: CB Maurice Hampton

3-stars: CB Cordale Flott

Skinny: This could have easily been the No. unit because this threesome is also star-studded at a position of need. Stingley could well wind up being the valedictorian of this class, not only because of his ability as a DB but also because of his ability to upgrade the punt returner position, which is definitely in need of an upgrade.

With Greedy Williams leaving early for the NFL, the Tigers not only need an elite replacement, but they also need depth in the secondary. Hampton and Flott don’t come with the expectations that there are for Stingley, but LSU has a solid track record of plugging in playmakers in the secondary year in and year out and one or both of those players could have an impact as soon as next season.

No. 3 OL

5-stars: G Kardell Thomas

4-stars: T Ray Parker, G Anthony Bradford

3-stars: T Thomas Perry, C Charles Turner

Skinny: A series of injuries and disciplinary actions confirmed what already was suspected – that the Tigers were lacking depth on the offensive line. When G Ed Ingram was suspended at the start of preseason camp, the trickle-down effect was significant. Thomas has the best chance to get on the field right away, but each of the recruits will have an opportunity to earn a spot in the rotation next season. At the very least LSU should be better able to withstand similar attrition to what it experienced this season if it happens again next season.

No. 4 LB

5-stars: None

4-stars: OLB Marcel Brooks, ILB Donte Starks

3-stars: ILB Kendall McCallum

Skinny: The Tigers have their fingers crossed that All-America linebacker Devin White will return next season, but even if he does they need more depth at linebacker. The return of K’Lavon Chaisson, who suffered a season-ending injury in the season opener in September, will give the unit a boost and White’s return would be a bonus. But there’s no guarantee that White is coming back and Chaisson is coming off a serious injury, so Brooks, Starks and McCallum offer at the very least some insurance, but one or more could be called upon to contribute right away.

No. 5 WR

5-stars: None

4-stars: Trey Palmer

Skinny: This unit is ranked low because it only has one member so far, but he’s a really good one. The wide receiving corps is filled with returning players that the Tigers think can be really good playmakers, but only Justin Jefferson has done it consistently so far. The door is wide open for Palmer to step in and have an impact right away and he appears capable of doing that.

No. 6 DL

5-stars: None

4-stars: None

3-stars: DT Joseph Evans

Skinny: LSU’s best teams have generally been defined by outstanding defensive line play, and the Tigers have enough returning talent that the line could be a strength next season even though it was a bit disappointing this season. But so far the influx of talent isn’t significant.