Posted by JC Shurburtt
Here are three quick notes about LSU's recruiting class.
Down the stretch: The Tigers don't have very many spots left in their 2010 class, but would like to sign another running back. ESPNU 150 prospect
Lache Seastrunk (Temple, Texas/Temple) is one possibility, though USC seems to be the team to beat at this point. In-state big back
Alfred Blue (Hahnville, La./Hahnville) is a take (someone the Tigers will accept a commitment from) and will probably end up being the state's leading rusher this year. LSU also really likes
Jakhari Gore (Miami, Fla./Columbus) and Gore, the nephew of San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, is high on the Tigers as well.
Future watch: While LSU always signs a high-level class of recruits (No. 6 in the ESPN.com class rankings for 2010), the Class of 2011 could be a banner year given the in-state talent. Running back
Jeremy Hill (Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist) and offensive tackle
La'El Collins (Baton Rouge, La./Redemptorist) have already committed. ESPNU 150 Watch List receiver
Jarvis Landry (Lutcher, La./Lutcher), among others is also an elite player that is considered an early LSU lean.
Texas gold: The Tigers continue to be a major presence in the Lone Star state and have shown the ability to defeat major players in that state, like Oklahoma and Texas A&M (the Texas Longhorns still sign most of the in-state players they want). The Tigers currently are the only team in the SEC with a legitimate shot at elite Texas talent. That's a serious advantage when you already are in a loaded state, like Louisiana.
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JC Shurburtt
JC Shurburtt has been covering recruiting in not only the Southeast, but across the nation for nearly a decade. He can be reached at jcsespn@aol.com.
