The LSU Tigers signed 20 players in December’s early signing period for the class of 2021. It was good enough to give the Tigers the No. 4 class in the country, according to 247Sports.
Just one hour into 2021, LSU picked up another addition for its incoming class.
Three-star offensive lineman, Kimo Makaneole, announced on Twitter he would be committing to Ed Orgeron and LSU.
The 6-foot-4, 285-pound Makaneole plays his high school football at Niceville High School in Niceville, Florida. Previously committed to Florida State, Makaneole backed out of his pledge to the Seminoles earlier this week after an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge.
Makaneole is the second offensive lineman to commit to the Tigers for the 2021 class, and Orgeron could look to add one or two more either before national signing day in February or via the transfer portal.
Makaneole will play guard for the Tigers.
LSU remains firmly in the mix for five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh, who is expected to make his college decision this weekend.
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— primetimefasho (@KimoMakaneole) January 1, 2021