Led by four-star quarterback Garrett Nussmeier of Flower Mound, Texas, LSU came out of the gates quickly on college football’s early signing day this morning with five signees in the first 30 minutes.
LSU commit Keanu Koht of Vero Beach (Fla.), a 6-4, 215-pound 4-star defensive end ranked as the No. 11th weakside DE in the nation by 247Sports, flipped to Alabama.
But the Tigers battled back by signing Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Navonteque Strong, rated as the nation’s top junior college linebacker. He rescinded his six-month committed to Mississippi State Tuesday.
The Tigers also flipped from Mississippi State commit Malik Nabers, a wide receiver from Youngsville (La.) Southside.
Here are the signees so far in alphabetical order:
Jack Bech, WR, 6-2 , 215, Lafayette (La.) St. Thomas More
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 65 WR, No. 423 overall
RATING: 3 stars
SCOUTING REPORT: Hard to debate his productivity whereas a junior he led the state with 90 catches. Already college ready to play outside receiver but is flexible enough where LSU’s indicated he could be targeted as a pass-receiving tight end or H-back.
Garrett Dellinger, OT, 6-5, 280, Clarkston, MI-Clarkston
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 13 OT; No. 86 overall
RATING: 4 stars
SCOUTING REPORT: Has played both guard and tackle with a likely projection at tackle where LSU’s looking to stockpile talent. Good balance, strength and footwork have made him a natural pass blocker, while he’s also excelled as a run blocker.
Malik Nabers, WR, 6-0, 179, Youngsville (La.) Southside
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 11 rated recruit in state by Rivals, No. 53 WR overall nationally
RATING: 4 stars
SCOUTING REPORT: He was ineligible as a senior at Southside High as per LHSAA transfer rules. Transferred from Comeaux High in Lafayette where he played football, basketball and track. As a junior, caught 58 passes for 1,223 yards and 21 TDs.
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, 6-1 1/2, 180, Flower Mound, Texas-Marcus
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 8 QB, No. 87 overall
RATING: 4 stars
SCOUTING REPORT: Will help LSU continue to strengthen the position of quarterback for years to come. Terrific athlete which is evident in his ability to extend plays, along with pin-point accuracy and high football IQ may hasten his process to the field.
Greg Penn III, Inside linebacker, 6-1, 225, Hyattsville, MD-DeMatha Catholic
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 10 ILB, No. 178 overall
RATING: 4 stars
SCOUTING REPORT: Known more as a run stopper than for his pass coverage ability but has all the tools necessary to become good at both. Great instincts and closing speed contribute to his tackling ability.
Navonteque Strong, LB, 6-0, 230, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 1 LB in JC by 247Sports, No. 13 overall best JC prospect
RATING: 3-star
SCOUTING REPORT: Had two-year junior college stats of 163 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 13 ½ sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. Helped Gulf Coast to second straight MACCC state championship game (won it in 2019).
Peyton Todd, P, 6-5, 210, West Monroe (La.) High
NATIONAL RANKING: No. 1 P, N/A overall
RATING: 3 stars
SCOUTING REPORT: Depending on the decision of senior punter Zach Von Rosenberg to return to school or opt for the NFL, the addition of the nation’s top punter could be crucial for the Tigers.
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