On3 5-star WR Shelton Sampson Jr. signs with LSU

Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic five-star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. has signed with LSU.

He committed to the in-state Tigers in August over offers from Alabama, Florida State, Texas A&M and a host of other programs.

The 6-foot-3.5, 190-pounder is the No. 36 overall prospect and No. 6 wide receiver in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 3 player in Louisiana. 

On3 rates Sampson Jr. higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 4 wide receiver in the country. 

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The Louisiana native has an On3 NIL Valuation of $188K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Shelton Sampson Jr. On3 Scouting Summary 

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Shelton Sampson Jr.: 

“Big-play wide receiver with one of the best combinations of vertical speed and catch radius in the 2023 cycle. Clocked a sub 4.4-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-4 prior to his junior season. Uses that speed to create separation on downfield routes with regularity. Pairs the long speed with advanced ball skills. Shows the ability to leap over defenders to high-point the ball in contested situations. Comes down with some fantastic one-handed and diving grabs. A younger prospect for the cycle who continues to show improvement over time.”