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2023 four-star safety lists his top five schools

LSU could be about to add another blue-chip prospect.

2023 four-star safety [autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag] has trimmed his list down to five schools with his Dec. 15 commitment date nearing.

LSU has been a favorite to land Toviano for a while, but he has yet to commit. National Signing Day is nearing and LSU has lost two four-star defensive lineman prospects in the past two weeks, so it could use a little pick-me-up recruiting-wise.

It could be a December to remember for LSU as far as recruiting is concerned. Hopefully, it won’t be a December to forget. Toviano and [autotag]Desmond Ricks[/autotag] are two of the top recruits that haven’t announced a commitment yet and they are both favored to go to LSU.

LSU is a 95% favorite to land Toviano per On3 and they have received a Crystal Ball projection, as well. For right now, [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is mainly concerned with winning an SEC Championship.

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Four-star DB Javien Toviano breaks down his top five schools

One of the nation’s best defensive back prospects has narrowed his recruitment down to five schools. 

One of the nation’s best defensive back prospects has narrowed his recruitment down to five schools.

Four-star corner Javien Toviano will decide between Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Texas and Texas A&M on Dec. 15.

The 247Sports composite rankings list Toviano as the No. 6 cornerback in the country for the 2023 cycle and the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Texas.

College coaches love Toviano’s physical attributes. The Arlington Martin product stands 6-foot-0, 185 pounds with the athleticism to play anywhere in the secondary at the next level.

Toviano is a well-coached prospect who could easily see early playing time at whatever his school of choice may be.

LSU seems to be the current favorite to land the talented defensive back. The Tigers hold the majority of the 247Sports crystal ball selections for Toviano with Texas running behind.

Toviano sat down with On3 Sports and broke down what stands out about each of his five finals.

Where LSU’s 2023 recruiting class ranks across the industry following recent decommitments

Brian Kelly’s 2023 class remains well-positioned despite recent losses.

LSU’s 2023 recruiting class took a couple hits in recent days with two blue-chip defensive linemen decommitting in [autotag]Darron Reed[/autotag] and [autotag]Joshua Mickens[/autotag].

There hadn’t been much negative news on the trail this cycle. LSU’s class has been trending up since the day [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] took the job. This is the first real step back.

The sky is yet to fall, though.

LSU’s class remains comfortably in the top 10 and the defensive line is still in a good spot, too, anchored by [autotag]Dashawn Womack[/autotag] and [autotag]Jaxon Howard[/autotag]. On3 gave Womack his fifth star last week.

Following the shakeup, here’s where the class ranks.

  • 247Sports: Fifth
  • On3: Sixth
  • Rivals: Sixth
  • ESPN: Eighth
  • Average rank: 6.25

There aren’t too many blue-chip defensive linemen left on the board to replace Reed and Mickens, but LSU could be preparing some big additions on the backend.

According to 247’s and On3’s respective prediction systems, LSU is in a good spot with defensive backs [autotag]Desmond Ricks[/autotag] and [autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag]. Commitments from Ricks and Toviano would bring LSU’s class to 25 players and give LSU the strong DB class that it needs.

We’ll begin to find out more about the future roster in early December with the transfer window and early signing day.

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Friday Night Notes: 4 big visits on tap for Texas, Florida flips QB from Miami, plus more

In this edition of Friday Night Notes, we examine a big recruiting weekend for the Texas Longhorns, Florida flipping a 4-star QB and more.

USA TODAY High School Sports‘ Friday Night Notes is a weekly high school recruiting recap that looks at the latest news from around the country—from the Class of 2023 to ’24 and beyond.

They don’t make anything small in Texas, especially regarding football. Cliché or not, this is a critical recruiting weekend for the Longhorns, as they are hosting four of the top recruits in the class of 2023.

The centerpiece of the group is Ryan (Texas) linebacker Anthony Hill, who just de-committed from Texas A&M. Hill (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) is the best linebacker in his class and ranks as high as No. 17 nationally.

If the Longhorns can get him, he’d become the fourth five-star recruit in their class. However, Hill’s not the only major prospect they have visiting this weekend. Texas has three other studs coming in for Saturday’s game against TCU…

Andrew Hattersley, 247 Sports

Pinnacle (Ariz.) TE Duce Robinson

Another five-star recruit, Robinson (6-foot-6, 225 pounds) is the No. 1 tight end in his class and the best player overall in the state of Arizona. He also has interest from Georgia, USC, Alabama and Oregon.

La Grange (Texas) CB Bravion Rogers

Rogers (5-foot-10, 185 pounds) is ranked No. 6 among cornerbacks and No. 8 overall in Texas. He’s currently committed to Texas A&M.

Martin (Texas) CB Javien Toviano

Toviano (6-foot-0, 185 pounds) is ranked just one spot lower than Rogers at his position. He has at least 34 offers on the table. The schools considered hot to get his commitment include Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Oklahoma.

Any of these four would be a huge get for Texas, which ranked as high as No. 3 in the 2023 recruiting race after they secured Cedric Baxter Jr., the second-best running back in the class. Three months later, they’ve slipped to No. 6, falling behind Georgia, LSU and Ohio State.

Several big-time recruiting targets expected in Austin for No. 18 Texas vs. No. 4 TCU

MASSIVE weekend for Steve Sarkisian’s staff.

It’s a great time to be a Texas Longhorns fan. Continue reading “Several big-time recruiting targets expected in Austin for No. 18 Texas vs. No. 4 TCU”

LSU is predicted to land five-star safety after win over Alabama

The Tigers are in a good position to add Javien Toviano to their top-five 2023 class.

[autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag] is a five-star, 6-foot, 185-pound safety from Arlington, Texas, where he plays for Martin High School. The Warriors are 9-1 this season and 6-0 in district play as they head into the playoffs next Friday.

Toviano was in attendance for the LSU-Alabama game in Death Valley as the Tigers knocked off the Crimson Tide in overtime to put them at the top of the SEC West. As you can see in the video below, Toviano was one of the many that rushed the field after [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] scored the two-point conversion to win the game against the Tide.

Currently, the LSU 2023 recruiting class ranks as the No. 4 class in the country, but the addition of a five-star safety could definitely bump the Tigers up a spot or two, and there could be more on the way before National Signing Day. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] has done a great job on and off the field this season, and hopefully for LSU, it continues.

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BREAKING: LSU flips 2023 edge rusher from Ragin’ Cajuns

Dylan Carpenter flipped his commitment from Louisiana after spending the weekend in Baton Rouge for the win over Alabama.

Even with a top-four class in 2023, coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is not done yet.

On Sunday night, [autotag]Dylan Carpenter[/autotag] flipped his commitment from Louisiana to LSU after spending Saturday night in Baton Rouge and watching the Tigers beat Alabama in overtime.

Carpenter — a three-star prospect who is ranked as the No. 562 player in the country, per the 247Sports Composite — becomes the 25th commitment as early signing day approaches next month. He is a six-foot-four, 245-pound edge rusher from Saint Amant, Louisiana, where he plays for St. Amant High School. The Gators had a rough season this fall as they went 4-6 overall and 0-4 in district play.

Kelly has done nothing but wins this weekend as his team defeated Alabama, resulting in two commitments, and may get another shortly in [autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag]. LSU has a chance to lock themselves into the SEC title game with a win over Arkansas this weekend and an Alabama win over Ole Miss.

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Four-star offensive tackle DJ Chester commits to LSU, bumps 2023 class into top five

The top-150 prospect’s pledge moved the Tigers’ recruiting class up to No. 4 in the nation.

The Tigers aren’t done yet when it comes to adding players to their 2023 recruiting class, and now they boast a group of players that ranks in the top five nationally.

On Thursday morning, LSU picked up an absolutely massive commitment from four-star Eagles Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, Ga.) offensive tackle [autotag]DJ Chester[/autotag]. He becomes the fourth offensive line commitment in the class, joining [autotag]Zalance Heard[/autotag], [autotag]Tyree Adams[/autotag] and [autotag]Paul Mubenga[/autotag].

The Tigers had long been seen as the favorite for Chester, who ranks as the No. 13 offensive tackle and No. 138 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class. He’s also a top-10 prospect in the state of Georgia.

Chester’s addition bumps LSU’s 24-man 2023 recruiting class into the No. 4 spot on the 247Sports Composite Rankings behind just Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame and just ahead of Ohio State and Texas. On3, meanwhile, kept the Tigers at No. 5 following Chester’s pledge.

LSU could see its class rise in the rankings even more as it remains in the running for a couple of five stars in [autotag]Desmond Ricks[/autotag] and [autotag]Nyckoles Harbor[/autotag]. It is also the favorite for [autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag], a top-100 cornerback from Texas.

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Top-50 cornerback locks in return trip to LSU for game vs. Alabama

Javien Toviano is one of LSU’s top remaining uncommitted targets.

When the Tigers face Alabama on Saturday with the SEC West potentially on the line, they will have one of the top remaining prospects on their 2023 recruiting board in attendance.

Martin (Arlington, Texas) cornerback [autotag]Javien Toviano[/autotag], a four-star prospect in the 2023 class, has set a return trip to Baton Rouge for an unofficial visit this weekend as LSU hosts the Crimson Tide in a top-15 battle.

A top-50 prospect in the country and the No. 7 cornerback, per the 247Sports Composite, Toviano was previously on campus in September for an official visit the weekend of LSU’s matchup against Southern. Following that visit, he received two Crystal Balls for LSU, including one from 247Sports director of football recruiting Steve Wiltfong.

The Tigers are also a heavy favorite for Toviano according to On3, which also has him as a top-50 prospect, though it lists him as a safety. Toviano said recently that he is close to making a decision but wants to take his remaining official visits before deciding.

Toviano would be the fourth commit from Texas in the 2023 class as he would join safety [autotag]Ryan Yaites[/autotag], receiver [autotag]Kyle Parker[/autotag] and the most recent player to join the class, linebacker [autotag]Christian Brathwaite[/autotag].

LSU’s 23-man 2023 recruiting class currently ranks seventh overall per the 247Sports Composite and fifth per On3. The Tigers will hope to push for a consensus top-five class down the stretch.

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A number of Texas targets attending the Red River Showdown

Some talented recruits are in house for the Red River Showdown.

Texas has an opportunity to make a statement against rival Oklahoma on Saturday. A victory at the Cotton Bowl this weekend would be the biggest of the Steve Sarkisian era and create a whirlwind of momentum for Texas.

This historic rivalry game serves as an immediate recruiting boost for the winning team. The Longhorns and Sooners often compete for the same prospects on the recruiting trail due to close proximity. Having the golden hat on display in team facilities is a great recruiting tool both coaches would love to have.

Both Texas and Oklahoma sit inside the top six in 247Sports’ team composite for the 2023 cycle.

Texas is not allowed to officially host any visitors as Oklahoma is the designated home in this year’s game, but multiple key targets are still expected attend.

Here is a look at some of the biggest names making the trip to Dallas for the highly anticipated matchup between the blue blood programs.