WATCH: LSU commits Rickie Collins and Kylin Jackson face off
LSU commits Rickie Collins and Kylin Jackson faced off as Baton Rouge (La.) Woodlawn and Zachary (La.) played a nationally televised contest on ESPNU last week. Collins quarterback a Woodlawn team that fell 33-6 while Jackson led a defense littered with talent.
Collins is ranked by the On3 Consensus as the No. 13 quarterback prospect in the country. As a four-star prospect, he checks in as the No. 12 recruit in Louisiana and No. 178 overall prospect in the 2023 class.
Jackson ranks as the No. 154 overall prospect in the nation and No. 11 overall safety in the country. He showed why he is one of the best and committed to LSU.
“I feel like I played good. They had a slot, he was good, but I had to step up,” Jackson told On3. “My coach put me on, man. I feel like I did good.”
LSU commit Rickie Collins scouting report
“Three-sport signal caller who balls out on the gridiron and track as well as the hardwood. Stands 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with a 9-inch (or slightly smaller) hand. Athletic ability jumps off the tape when rolling out and on designed runs. Has a more elongated delivery, but throws an accurate ball at all levels of the field. Threw for 1,930 yards and 16 touchdowns on 113 completions with a 65% completion percentage during his junior season.
“Has solid ball ballistics and ability to drive the football. Will need to tighten up his motion in his release. Wins with his escapability and ability to extend plays. Ran an electronically-timed 4.74 40-yard dash and a 4.28 shuttle prior to his senior season. Hit 37.5 inches on the vertical as well during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Jumped a 5-foot-10 high jump and a 21-foot-5 long jump during his junior track and field season. Leaping ability translates to the basketball court when he goes up to throw-it-down on dunks. Has a chance to be an immediate difference maker for a team at the Power 5 level.”
LSU commit Kylin Jackson scouting report
“State champion defensive back as a junior for undefeated Zachary (LA) who can plant and drive downhill as well as cover tight ends and running backs in the slot. Stands over 6-foot-2, 195 pounds with room to grow and fill out naturally. Striker as a tackler who looks to make plays in the backfield. Comfortable in coverage but not necessarily his strong suit.
“Needs to quicken his feet and loosen his hips in order to excel in coverage against more dynamic slot options. Has the size and frame to excel working in the box and covering jumbo slots at the next level. If he can become more dynamic and explosive in college then he could see his name appear on more draft boards once the time comes.”
