LSU’s Colin Simmons loss offset by Dakorien Moore’s commitment

LSU lost out on Colin Simmons, but got the commitment of five-star receiver Dakorien Moore.

It was a busy week for LSU on the recruiting trail.

Last Friday came with a high and low. The Tigers gained a commitment from blue-chip running back [autotag]Caden Durham[/autotag], but lost out on his Duncanville teammate [autotag]Colin Simmons[/autotag].

Before committing to Texas, Simmons was one of the top ranked recruits left on the board and would have solidified the top of LSU’s class. Now, LSU will hope for the commitment of [autotag]Dominick McKinley[/autotag] or it could be without a five-star for the first time since 2012.

The Simmons loss stung, especially because LSU led at points before Texas turned up the heat. But just a couple of days later, LSU got more good news. And again, it was out of Duncanville.

Five-star wide receiver [autotag]Dakorien Moore[/autotag] offered his pledge to LSU. A top 10 player nationally, he instantly became the top recruit in LSU’s 2025 class.

The timing was perfect for LSU. You’d like to have an elite recruit in every class, but at least LSU got a five-star to build around next cycle.

Despite the success in Season 1, [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is still laying the foundation at LSU. The top players in the 2024 class began their recruitments before Kelly arrived in Baton Rouge. LSU was always playing catch-up this year.

The LSU staff also lost one of its top recruiters when [autotag]Jamar Cain[/autotag] took an NFL job with the Denver Broncos. Those losses can be tough to offset in one offseason.

The 2024 class could lack the star power that previous classes had at the top. Even Kelly’s first two LSU hauls included [autotag]Harold Perkins[/autotag], [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag], [autotag]Dashawn Womack[/autotag] and [autotag]Lance Heard[/autotag]. All were five stars on at least one major recruiting site.

LSU remains in contention for quarterback [autotag]Bryce Underwood[/autotag] too, a game-changing QB who On3 ranks as the top overall player in the 2025 class.

Kelly has LSU in a good spot and the momentum LSU’s building in 2025 should squash concerns about 2024.

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