Despite the recent negativity which spurred from LSU’s loss Jan. 9 the future looks bright.  The tigers could be the preseason #1 team in the polls next season but will surely be preseason top 5 come September.  Off course one of the best ways to get a good idea on what the future holds is to look at the tigers recruiting.

The tigers will sign 25 players for the 2012 recruiting class.  Everyone now knows about the recent losses of highly touted recruits safety Landon Collins,  offensive lineman Patrick Miller, and quarterback Gunner Kiel that will hurt the tigers recruiting rankings drastically but  not so fast my friend!

LSU now has 19 commitments and are ranked #17 in Rivals recruiting rankings however they are looking to move up the rankings with their final 6 commitments and maybe another top 10 national recruiting ranking.  They are already full of 4 and 3 star talent in 18 of their 19 current commitments.  Their are many top name prospects still available.  The tigers are expected to get commitments from 4* linebackers Kwon Alexander and Lorenzo Phillips.  They are in a battle with Florida State for 5* defensive end Mario Edwards out of Denton, Texas.  Some other possibles to fill the final spots are juco wide reciever Cordarrelle Patterson, quarterback Jeremy Liggins, quarterback Jameis Winston, and defensive back Corey Thompson.  Running back Jeremy Hill who was ranked as a 4 star when he came out last year is now in school for the tigers.  Jeremy Hill will be on campus when the tigers start spring practice and will add a potent weapon to an already deep LSU running back corp.

19 current commitments