The LSU Tigers added a jolt to their recruiting push this week by flipping Greedy James from the Texas Longhorns, and the momentum may not stop there.
With Lane Kiffin now in charge, LSU is trying to reassert itself as one of the most feared programs in college football while stacking talent on the recruiting trail. The Tigers still have work to do, but they appear to be in position for more movement soon.
One name to watch is safety Anding, ranked as the No. 21 safety in the class and the No. 9 recruit from Louisiana. The four-star defensive back has built a reputation as a ball-hawk, and LSU already has a built-in connection: his brother is a cornerback on the roster.
At the end of June, Anding looked like a near-lock for the Tigers. Since then, though, he has gone quiet, pushed back his commitment date and basically disappeared from view. LSU is still considered the favorite, but Ole Miss has kept pressing, so this one is not finished yet.
Another Louisiana defensive back on LSU’s radar is ranked as the No. 19 safety in the country and a top 10 prospect in the state. The Tigers have made in-state recruiting a priority this summer, and all signs point to them landing him - the only real question is when he makes it official.
LSU is also trying to pry away talent already committed elsewhere. Two Texas Tech pledges, Jalen Brewster and Anthony Sweeney, remain on the Tigers’ board, and the staff has been working hard to pull both into the class.
A newer target is Julian McDonald, a 6-foot-1 cornerback who committed to Mississippi State last month. LSU recently offered him, and he could become another interesting flip candidate for Corey Raymond as the cycle moves along.
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