Clifton Garrett to LSU.
Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.
I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.
He was all LSU, but unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he got on the wrong side of some pretty bad guys. He thinks his life might be in danger if he stays in Baton Rouge. He is one hell of a player though. I wish him the best regardless of his choice.
That being said, LA has some ridiculous receivers this year. We should be OK either way.
Yup. Can't wait for Malachi Dupre and his friends, Mattrell McGraw and Kenny Young, to suit up for the Bruins next year.
I guess anything is possible. Smart of them to go for the package, but I'm more worried about Bama getting Dupre than UCLA. Probably more worried about FSU than UCLA too.
I have no inside info one way or the other to know where he's leaning, but the Scout.com guys think UCLA is in a pretty good spot along with LSU.
It's interesting that he's taken three unofficial visits to UCLA and is taking an official visit to UCLA with McGraw and Young the last weekend prior to Signing Day (January 31).
Some LSU people are getting more and more concerned about Kenny Young and Dupre going to Hollywood. They've kind of split up during recent visits to LSU, Bama and others, but they will head to UCLA together at the end of the month. I am now more worried about the Bruins than FSU and Bama. Feels like it's LSU and UCLA now.
Davon Godchaux is tentatively scheduled to visit at the end of the month with them, too. Rashaan Evans may also be making an unofficial that same weekend.
I think they all clearly like UCLA and UCLA probably has a decent chance. It's key for them that their officials to UCLA end a mere 3 days before signing day. But...it's tough for anyone to move 2000 miles from home, let alone teenagers. And, let's face it, LSU has been just a tad bit more successful at the game of football during these guys' viewing lifetime. Dupre supposedly has family that lives in L.A., which would be helpful for UCLA.
I wouldn't blame them one bit if they all decide to go to LSU. I love Louisiana myself, and if it were home, I'd have a tough time leaving. They all seem like good kids and have done their due diligence on each of the schools. It says a lot that they paid their way to go to UCLA multiple times.
I hope they pick UCLA, but if not, I wish them the best. LSU has a great atmosphere and a proven track record in football. I've got a lot of friends that went to LSU and they loved it. They've got great options.