Rashard Lawrence picks LSU

The 6-3, 305-pound defensive tackle was expected to pick the in-state program all along and his decision may have clinched the No. 1 class with a few days remaining until the February 3 signing day that promises to be a circus.

That’s no longer the case. Lawrence chose the Tigers, bringing cheers to an LSU-heavy crowd.

Because five-star defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence of Monroe (La.) Neville announced his commitment to LSU over Ohio State during a ceremony at his high school. He previously released a top five that also included Alabama, Washington and UCLA. With him, LSU has depth on the inside and the edge and a legitimate star prospect who has the potential to make an impact in the SEC right away.

LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron helped recruit Lawrence along with Bradley Dale Pevoto and Orgeron will have a talented group of newcomers to the defensive line. Three of those four rankings jumped LSU to #1 after the Lawrence commitment.

One of the best football recruits in the state of Louisiana made a lot of LSU fans happy Friday when he announced his college commitment. Another top-tier cornerback, Archbishop Rummel (La.) High’s Kristian Fulton, said this week that LSU is his leader “as of now”. Now, the Tigers have a firm hold on the top spot in the 247Sports Composite team rankings with less than two weeks to go before National Signing Day.