Lonn Phillips Sullivan
Mar 13, 20232 min
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by LONN PHILLIPS SULLIVAN
If you checked out our lengthy visitors list itinerary for this weekend, then you know full well how invested Brian Kelly's LSU will be in getting the best talent in America on campus...weekend in, weekend out.
Everyone on the Tigers' recruiting staff are dialed in, moving in the same direction, and though they have a massive staff with many different tentacles for certain specialties, Brian Kelly's recruiting staff are proving to be priceless:
Frank Wilson, JR Belton, Sherman Wilson, Will Redmond, Mike Ferrara, among others, are all guiding this program into its peak recruiting era....and after a debut top 5 class, a 2024 cycle also firmly inside the top 5, while 2025 is promising as well, this hungry staff are only just getting started.
We spoke with some visitors from that lengthy list this weekend and gathered some quotes from some of America's top talents:
(THIS WILL CONTINOUSLY BE UPDATED AS MORE RESPONSES COME IN)
EASTON JOINTER
(ATH, 2026)
South Warren High, KY
"It was really nice, I loved the campus. I’ve been to multiple campuses and it definitely ranks amongst the top when it comes to facilities. Everything is new or upgraded and something about the environment is just extremely welcoming. I look forward to coming down for a game in the future and experiencing the 'loudest stadium in college football'."
LONN: Do you have any specific visits scheduled for the fall?
EASTON: Nothing specific at this time. I plan to focus on the 7 on 7 season with my TN Select brothers and will coordinate visits closer to camp season.
LONN: Did you get any good vibes from WRs Coach Cortez Hankton or his assistant Carter Sheridan??
EASTON: As far as staff. I really liked the recruiting and personnel assistant, Jake Worch. He was very welcoming and had a real chill, relaxing vibe.
This visit was kinda last minute so was more like a tour of the facilities and some history of the program. We were in New Orleans for the weekend, so had to check things out while we were in town.
I’m a safety. I love defense. Interceptions, deflections, and most of all tackles. I love contact. My college interest are all based on that position.
DENAIRIUS GRAY
(WR/SS, 2026)
Somerset Canyons, FLA
"Yeah he (Coach Cortez Hankton) said he 'loved my film' and he said it str8 that i have the offer. It was a short n sweet talk, i told my parents and they were very happy for me."
LONN: Where Would LSU rank for you in a top 5 right now?
"I don't have a top 5 right now. I'm blessed and appreciate all my offers. I really like the school, they are a really good school."
ZAQUAN PATTERSON
(SS/FS, 2024)
Chaminade-Madonna, FLA
"It was good for the most part, I gotta get back for a more personal visit. Me and Coach Cooks got the best relationship on the staff, however I did meet a couple more coaches.
The best part of the visit was the stadium tour they have one of the best stadiums."
(LB, 2024)
Summer Creek, TX
"It felt great to be back..."
By LONN PHILLIPS SULLIVAN
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