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Five-star cornerback to visit LSU this weekend

A big-time visitor is set to be on LSU’s campus this weekend as Desmond Ricks will be in town ahead of an official visit in December.

According to On3, LSU will have a high-priority recruiting target on campus this weekend.

Five-star cornerback [autotag]Desmond Ricks[/autotag] is set for an unofficial visit against the Alabama Crimson Tide. He also has an official visit to Baton Rouge planned in December.

Once a part of the 2024 class, Ricks chose to reclassify to 2023 last month. Per the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Ricks is the second-best corner in the class, behind Cormani McClain, a Miami commit.

LSU has three corners committed this cycle, the highest ranked being [autotag]Daylen Austin[/autotag], a four-star from California. Austin is joined by a couple of three-stars in [autotag]Jeremiah Hughes[/autotag] and [autotag]Ashton Stamps[/autotag].

Rebuilding the secondary has been a priority since Kelly took the job at LSU and the Tigers could be set to lose significant pieces again next year, with [autotag]Mekhi Garner[/autotag] and [autotag]Jarrick Bernard-Converse[/autotag] likely both headed to the NFL.

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BREAKING: 2023 defensive back Jeremiah Hughes commits to LSU

LSU stayed hot on the recruiting trail with the addition of a three-star corner on Thursday night.

LSU’s hot streak on the recruiting trail continued on Thursday.

[autotag]Jeremiah Hughes[/autotag], a three-star cornerback from Las Vegas announced his commitment to LSU. He chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Utah and TCU.

Hughes is LSU’s third cornerback commit in the 2023 class. He joins four-star [autotag]Daylen Austin[/autotag] and three-star [autotag]Ashton Stamps[/autotag].

He continues LSU’s success on the national trail. Bishop Gorman is a Catholic school that [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] likely had a relationship with from his time at Notre Dame.

The consensus rankings have Hughes as a three-star, but ESPN has him as a four-star. His’ recruitment didn’t take off until recently, and we could see him continue to rise in the rankings in the coming month as he continues to focus more on defense.

This also bodes well for LSU cornerbacks coach [autotag]Robert Steeples[/autotag]’ recruiting ability. Steeples is new to the college ranks and could still be getting his feet under him on the recruiting trail.

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Looking at LSU’s commits so far in 2023 class

A running tracker of every commit the Tigers have landed this cycle.

In the words of Alice Cooper, school’s out for summer. But when it comes to recruiting, there is no off-season.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is known for always having great recruiting classes every year. His first recruiting class at LSU was ranked as the No. 7 class in the country last year, and he’s already off to a hot start for the 2023 class.

So far, the Tigers have seven commits for this class, and that list is growing by the day. So, let’s take a look at all of the athletes that have committed to playing for LSU in 2023.

Disclaimer: Even though these kids are currently committed to LSU until they put pen to paper and sign their name on the dotted line, they can change their minds and play elsewhere. This list will be updated as more players commit.

LSU lands a top 150 defensive back commit for 2023

Daylen Austin became the sixth commit in LSU’s class, moving it up to No. 11 in the national rankings.

LSU picked up its second commitment in two days on Monday as four-star Long Beach, California, cornerback [autotag]Daylen Austin[/autotag] pledged to coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and the Tigers. That came one day after four-star Louisiana running back [autotag]Trey Holly[/autotag] committed on Sunday.

Austin is currently rated as the No. 143 overall player and No. 16 cornerback in the 2023 class. He received an offer on Feb. 15, and he now becomes the sixth member of LSU’s 2023 class.

He had previously scheduled official visits to Michigan State and Penn State for this summer and fall, respectively, and it’s not clear at this time whether he still intends to take those visits.

Austin trimmed his list of potential schools down to eight on April 21, and it seems he’s seen enough to make a decision despite not taking a visit to Baton Rouge.

Any time you can get a recruit to leave California and head east of the Mississippi (albeit barely), it’s a big win. With Austin’s addition to the class, LSU moves up one spot in the 247Sports Composite rankings to No. 11.

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4-star California CB Daylen Austin locks in official visit to MSU in late June

Michigan State has locked in an official visit from an elite cornerback in the 2023 class from California

Michigan State has locked in an official visit from an elite cornerback in the 2023 class from California.

Daylen Austin, a four-star cornerback, is reportedly going to take an official visit to Michigan State in late June. According to Greg Biggins of 247Sports, Austin will be on campus on June 24 – 26.

Austin is ranked as the No. 16 cornerback and No. 143 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports. He is from Long Beach, Calif., and plays for Long Beach Poly High.

Austin holds offers from 25 different programs, some of which are the biggest in the game. Schools that have already offered Austin includes Michigan State, Alabama, Penn State, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas and USC.

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MSU football listed in top 8 for 2023 4-star California CB Daylen Austin

Michigan State football is one of eight schools still in the running for an elite cornerback prospect in the 2023 class

Michigan State football is one of eight schools still in the running for an elite cornerback prospect in the 2023 class.

Four-star cornerback Daylen Austin released his top eight schools list on Thursday, which included the Spartans. Michigan State was joined by a list of elite programs, including Alabama, LSU, Penn State, Oregon, Georgia, Nebraska and USC.

Austin hails from Long Beach, Calif. and plays for Long Beach Poly. He is listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds.

He ranks as the No. 15 cornerback and No. 141 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2023 class.

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Texas offers four-star cornerback Daylen Austin out of Long Beach

The Longhorns recently extended an offer to one of the top 2023 prospects in California.

Since the season concluded with a 22-17 win over Kansas State, the Texas coaching staff has been on the road visiting with recruits. Continue reading “Texas offers four-star cornerback Daylen Austin out of Long Beach”