Five-star WR Shelton Sampson Jr. commits to LSU

Five-star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. of Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic High announced his commitment to LSU Saturday afternoon.

The 6-foot-4, 190 pounder chose the Tigers over Alabama, Florida State, and Texas A&M.

Sampson joins coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers’ Top 10 class in the 2023 team rankings. He headlines the class alongside Jalen Brown, Dashawn Womack, and others.

Sampson Personal Life

Shelton Sampson Jr. played a key role in helping his team win a state championship as a junior and sophomore while finishing runner up during his freshman season. Sampson’s father, Shelton Sampson Sr., was a standout running back at Northwestern State after starring at Baton Rouge’s Redemptorist High. His mother, Latoya Sampson, is a nurse. Sampson plans on majoring in business in college. He lists basketball, video games and listening to music as his hobbies. His siblings are Brycen and Baileigh Sampson.

Shelton Sampson Jr. Scouting Summary

“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.”

Sampson currently ranks as the No. 32 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 6 wide receiver, and the No. 3 player in the state of Louisiana.