Tiger duo named to the SEC All-Freshman team

Malik Nabers and Maason Smith had big freshman seasons for the LSU Tigers when called upon.

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On Thursday, the Freshman All-SEC team was announced, LSU defensive end Maason Smith and wider receiver Malik Nabers were both named to the team. The league coaches vote on the Freshman All-SEC team.

A five-star recruit coming out of Terrebonne High School, Smith made a significant impact at LSU in his freshman season. Smith started the season as a defensive tackle and then was moved to defensive end. Smith finished the season with 19 tackles, five tackles for a loss, and four sacks. Three of those four sacks came in a game against McNeese State. Smith was having a great season before he got injured and missed the season’s final four games.

Nabers, a four-star recruit, played his high school ball at Southside; he started six out of the ten games he played. Nabers caught four passes for 143 yards and a touchdown against ULM; he had six receptions, his career-best so far in his young career the following week. The Freshman receiver finished the season with 26 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns.

New Head coach Brian Kelly will have some young talent to work with Smith and Nabers on the roster. With two young players like that, LSU’s future could be bright. It’s up to Smith and Nabers to continue to develop so they can be the best players they can be.

Four-star wide receiver Johntay Cooks includes Texas in top schools

Four-star WR Johntay Cook released his top schools on Sunday, with Texas making the cut. Oklahoma is the only other conference foe on the list.

Looking into the 2023 recruiting class, one of the best in-state positions is wide receiver. Three of the top 10 come from the state of Texas, two having five-star status per the 247Sports composite.

DeSoto’s High School’s Johntay Cook is one the Longhorns are going after. After receiving 34 offers from programs around the country, the four-star wide receiver decided to make his first trim.

Cook released his top 12 schools on Sunday evening, with Texas making the cut. Oklahoma is the only other conference foe on the list, while five future SEC compadres are included as well.

Texas hosted Cook back in early June. He and five-star quarterback Arch Manning got to work out inside the stadium and take the typical recruiting weekend photos together. Former commit and five-star running back Rueben Owens was with them as well.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 4 55 7 9
Rivals 4 66 7 10
ESPN 4 41 10 8
247 Composite 4 45 8 8

Vitals

Hometown DeSoto, TX
Projected Position Wide receiver
Height 6-0
Weight 170

Recruitment

  • Offered on Oct. 22, 2020
  • Unofficial visit on June 12, 2021

Top 12

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