LSU added on to its elite 2025 recruiting class on Friday, securing a commitment from three-star Peach State defensive lineman [autotag]Walter Mathis Jr.[/autotag]
The Calvary Day School (Savannah, Ga.) prospect officially visited LSU in June and also took official visits to Miami, Clemson and Auburn, who the Tigers ultimately beat out to land him.
Mathis ranks as the No. 438 player nationally, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, as well as the No. 48 defensive lineman and No. 50 overall player in the state of Georgia. He becomes the fourth defensive lineman to join the Tigers’ 2025 class and is the third-highest-rated of the group.
BREAKING: Class of 2025 DL Walter Mathis Jr. has Committed to LSU, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’3 285 DL from Savannah, GA chose the Tigers over Miami, Clemson, & Auburn
“I’m home, Geaux Tigers!”https://t.co/hkqopyRB5C pic.twitter.com/LezeaJG89O
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) September 6, 2024
He becomes the 26th commitment in a recruiting class that ranks third nationally according to both the 247Sports composite and On3 industry rankings.
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