LSU adds commitment from 2022 four-star defensive back

It’s been a busy week for the LSU Tigers on the recruiting trail. LSU added cornerback Marcus Scott last week while also losing two commits.

It’s been a busy week for the LSU Tigers on the recruiting trail. LSU added cornerback Marcus Scott last week while also losing two commits.

Early Sunday morning, LSU picked up another big addition for 2022 when four-star defensive back Laterrance Welch announced his commitment to the Tigers on Twitter.

A 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Acadiana High in Lafayette, Louisiana, Welch committed to the Tigers not long after he received an offer on Jan. 11.

Welch indicated he had a strong relationship with cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond when he spoke with Billy Embody of 247Sports after receiving his LSU offer.

“I talk to Corey Raymond, the cornerbacks coach, and Anthony Clavo; he’s a player personnel assistant,” Welch said.

Welch helped lead Acadiana High to its second straight Louisiana 5A state championship in 2020.

Welch is ranked as the No. 156 overall player in 2022, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. He is the No. 18 cornerback nationally and the No. 9 player in Louisiana.

After Welch’s commitment, LSU moves back up to No. 3 in 247Sports team rankings for the class of 2022.