The LSU Tigers received some good news on Thursday night as the No. 1 linebacker in the country, Harold Perkins of Cypress released his top seven. The Texas product is No. 14 overall according to 247Sports composite rankings and No. 4 in the state.
The two-way player is viewed as a linebacker at the next level. Currently plays both linebacker and running back. The Tigers currently have one linebacker committed to the 2022 cycle with DeMario Tolan of Orlando pledged to join the team.
Currently viewed as a three-team race between and LSU and two teams from his home state, Texas and Texas A&M. The Aggies currently seem like the lead dog in this race. Alabama, Florida, Oregon, and USC are the remaining teams to make Perkins’ top seven schools.
No timetable has been set for the five-star linebacker to narrow down his list even further.
Harold Perkins’ Recruiting Profile
Rating
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Rivals | 4 | 43 | 10 | 4 |
| ESPN | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 247 Composite | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Cypress, Texas |
| Projected Position | Linebacker |
| Height | 6-2 |
| Weight | 210 |
Recruitment
- Offered on Apr. 10, 2020
- Unofficial visit on Jun. 21, 2021
Offers (Final Seven)
- LSU
- Alabama
- Florida
- Oregon
- Texas
- Texas A&M
- USC
Crystal Ball
Film
BREAKING: Five-Star LB Harold Perkins is down to 7️⃣ Schools, he tells @On3Recruits
The 6’3 210 LB from Cypress, TX is ranked as the #8 Player in the 2022 Class according to the On300 Rankings (#1 LB)
Where Should He Go?👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/HraVtKUnrK
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) September 10, 2021
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