LSU Tigers Recruiting: 2025 commit breakdown
Brian Kelly and his football staff have proven their recruiting chops at LSU, building consecutive top-10 classes during his first two years.
The 2025 class has very strong potential to be the best yet, with a loaded group of in-state prospects in Louisiana and key targets and commitments throughout the SEC footprint. Midway through April, the Tigers have 12 pledges and a class that ranks No. 2 nationally in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
LSU Class Breakdown
Of LSU’s pledges, 10 check in as blue-chip prospects in the On3 Industry Ranking. The class features three five-stars (QB Bryce Underwood, RB Harlem Berry, WR Dakorien Moore) and seven four-star prospects.
Eight of the 12 future Tigers hail from the state of Louisiana, a recruiting priority for head coach Brian Kelly since he took over. In 2024, LSU signed 13 of the state’s top 17 prospects, including nine of the top 10.
Nine are projected to play on the offensive side of the ball at the next level, while cornerback Jaboree Antoine and linebackers Keylan Moses and Charles Ross represent the defense.
Top LSU Offensive Commit: QB Bryce Underwood
Kelly and co-offensive coordinator Joe Sloan pulled off a major recruiting coup in January by landing Underwood, a Five-Star Plus+ quarterback and the No. 1 overall recruit in the class. The Belleville (Mich.) star committed to the Tigers over Michigan, Alabama, Colorado and dozen of other offers.
On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:
“The early top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle. A top arm talent and plus athlete who is among the more physically-gifted quarterback prospects in recent cycles. Measured at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds with a 10-inch hand the spring after his sophomore season. Owns a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced nuance and skill as a passer early on. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket. Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage. Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location.
… Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss and pull away at the second level. Has a 27-1 record as as a starter over the first two years of his high school career, leading his school to back-to-back state titles. Completed 65% of his passes for 2,751 yards and 37 touchdowns as a sophomore. Also rushed for 642 yards and eight scores. Very young for the cycle with an August birthday and could technically be a 2026 prospect. Has considerable physical upside and room for continued growth.”
Top Tigers Defensive Commit: CB Jaboree Antoine
One of the biggest hires of this offseason for Kelly was bringing longtime LSU defensive backs coach Corey Raymond into the fold. A known elite recruiter and developer, Raymond has already paid immediate dividends by landing one of the nation’s top cornerbacks in Antoine.
On3 writes this about him as a recruit:
“Long-bodied versatile defensive back prospect with tremendous cover skills and ability to break up passes at the catch point. Measured in at 6-foot-2, 170 pounds during summer campus visits. Smooth in his back pedal and transitions. Very comfortable in man coverage, sticky defender. Excellent field vision and ability to break to the football once the quarterback pulls the trigger. Unverified long speed but is a smooth mover with twitch that can play as a center field safety. Also displays impressive movement skills when playing quarterback for his high school team as well. Willing tackler when working downhill but not overly violent. Verified top-end speed could assist in determining his ceiling but has an extremely high floor regardless.”