Tag: Walter Mathis Jr.

3-star defensive lineman commits to LSU over Miami, others

The Tigers added to their 2025 recruiting class with Savannah, Georgia, defensive lineman Walter Mathis Jr.

LSU added on to its elite 2025 recruiting class on Friday, securing a commitment from three-star Peach State defensive lineman [autotag]Walter Mathis Jr.[/autotag]

The Calvary Day School (Savannah, Ga.) prospect officially visited LSU in June and also took official visits to Miami, Clemson and Auburn, who the Tigers ultimately beat out to land him.

Mathis ranks as the No. 438 player nationally, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, as well as the No. 48 defensive lineman and No. 50 overall player in the state of Georgia. He becomes the fourth defensive lineman to join the Tigers’ 2025 class and is the third-highest-rated of the group.

He becomes the 26th commitment in a recruiting class that ranks third nationally according to both the 247Sports composite and On3 industry rankings.

 

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Three-star defensive lineman ranks Auburn in ‘top three’ following visit

The No. 38 defensive lineman in the class mentioned the family culture on the Plains as a main reason he enjoyed his time in Auburn.

Three-star defensive lineman [autotag]Walter Mathis Jr.[/autotag] visited Auburn for the first time last week and the visit went “excellent” according to the Savannah, Georgia native.

The No. 38 defensive lineman in the class, like so many recruits before him, mentioned the family culture on the Plains as a main reason he enjoyed his time in Auburn so much. Mathis Jr. saw that culture when watching the team.

“They’re really bonding well together and it is just like a family,” Mathis said this week.

The 6-3, 285-pound prospect also mentioned his quick chemistry with head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and defensive line coach [autotag]Vontrell King-Williams[/autotag] as other reasons Auburn is now in his “top three” heading into decision season. Mathis Jr. mentioned LSU and Miami as the other programs he is considering. He has an official visit to LSU planned later this month.

After that visit, Mathis Jr. hopes to make a decision at some point this summer. A commitment from the talented defensive lineman in late summer could be a nice appetizer for Auburn fans before the team kicks off the season on August 31 against Alabama A&M.

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