LSU has been a bit more deliberate about the portal process this time around, and the team hasn’t been as active as it was the last two offseasons. But coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and staff made their first splash on Friday with the commitment of former Texas A&M safety [autotag]Jardin Gilbert[/autotag].
A former four-star prospect from White Castle, Louisiana, Gilbert played his high school ball at University Lab on LSU’s campus. He appeared in 12 games as a reserve his true freshman season before becoming a starter in 2022.
He began his junior season as a starter in 2023, but he lost his job following a loss to Miami in Week 2, and he would not see the field again. After taking a redshirt year, he will have two remaining years of eligibility with the Tigers.
BREAKING: Former Texas A&M Safety Jardin Gilbert has Committed to LSU, he tells @on3sports
The 6’1 200 S played in 23 games for the Aggies.
Had 79 tackles and 2 INTs in his time at A&M
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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 15, 2023
Gilbert had 79 total tackles, two interceptions and eight passes defended in his three years in College Station.
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