The LSU Tigers have put several linebackers in the NFL in recent years.
In the 2020 draft, Patrick Queen and K’Lavon Chaisson were first-round picks, while Jacob Phillips was a third-round selection.
That line of tradition and success has gotten the attention of 2021 linebacker prospect Prince Kollie.
Kollie, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound athlete from Crockett High in Jonesborough, Tenn., is a bit of a fast-riser in recruiting circles.
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He didn’t receive an offer from LSU until May, but it did not take long for the Tigers to move to the front of the line with Kollie.
#AGTG Thankful for the blessings god has given me and I also want to say thank you for everyone who has believed in me and helped me get to this point.🙏🏾@youngballcoach_ @k_rams10_52 @LSUfootball @GeorgiaFootball @OU_Football @GoCards @NDFootball @BGilmer18
TOP 5(No Interviews) pic.twitter.com/GMDRRK1X4y— Prince Kollie (@p_kollie_21) June 24, 2020
New defensive coordinator Bo Pelini took over and started evaluating 2021 prospects and Kollie was immediately a player who grabbed his attention.
His high school defensive coordinator, Kevin Ramsey, spoke with Billy Embody of 247Sports and went into detail on Kollie’s thoughts on the defending national champions.
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“They (LSU) loved how he played the game of football and how it translated to what they like,” Ramsey said. “Excitement level not only between him and us, but the entire high school and community of Jonesborough were so excited that No. 21 got a call from the national champions.”
Ramsey noted how Pelini talks to Kollie about how he will be used in his defensive scheme.
“Every time we’ve been on calls with him (Pelini), he just gets us excited the way he talks and he’s had plenty of times to talk with Prince,” Ramsey said.
There is currently no timetable for Kollie to make a decision as looks to complete in-person visits before coming to a decision.
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