LSU Football Recruiting: Meet All 2013 Commits
Les Miles and the LSU Tigers boast a very strong 2013 recruiting class.
LSU has consistently been a contender in the SEC, and Miles' ability as a recruiter is a huge reason why that is possible.
Don't expect that to change in the coming years, because this recruiting class is going to be a big part of the Tigers' future success.
Miles and his staff have put together an impressive group of recruits, and they have incredible potential.
Let's get to know LSU's 2013 recruiting class:
Note: Information via 247Sports, ESPN or Scout.com unless otherwise noted. Star rankings according to the 247Sports Composite.
Tashawn Bower
1 of 29Weight: 241 lbs
Position: DE
Stars: 4-star
High School: Immaculata High School, Somerville, NJ
Commit Date: 2/6 National Signing Day
Ethan Pocic
2 of 29Weight: 280 lbs
Position: OT
Stars: 4-star
High School: Lemont High School (Ill.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Ohio State, Tennessee, Auburn
Commit Date: 5/29/12, Enrolled 1/11/13
Analysis
Ethan Pocic has the potential to be a very good offensive lineman for LSU. He has great size and is ranked as the No. 5 offensive tackle in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He'll serve as a very important backup to Vadal Alexander as a freshman and he could even move over to left tackle once the spot opens up over there.
John Diarse
3 of 29Weight: 205 lbs
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
High School: Neville High School (La.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 3/17/12, Enrolled: 1/11/13
Analysis
John Diarse is going to be a very good wide receiver at the college level. He has good size at 6'0'', 205 pounds and he runs a 4.70 40, according to 247Sports. He projects to be a good possession receiver for LSU, and he should be able to work his way into the rotation behind Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, James Wright and Kardon Boone. In a few years, he can be a good starter for the Tigers.
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Hayden Rettig
4 of 29Weight: 190 lbs
Position: QB
Stars: 4-star
High School: Cathedral High School (Calf.)
Senior Stats: 3,424 YD, 40 TD, 1 RUTD
Other Finalists: USC
Commit Date: 5/22/12, Enrolled: 1/16/13
Analysis
Hayden Rettig is a quarterback with a ton of potential, and he could compete with Stephen Rivers for the starting job once Zach Mettenberger moves on. Look for Rettig to take a redshirt season, though, in an effort to gain an extra year of eligibility.
Avery Johnson
5 of 29Weight: 180 lbs
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Ely High School (Fla.), Hargrave Military Academy
2012 Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 10/20/10, Enrolled: 1/16/13
Analysis
Avery Johnson is bringing a lot to the table for LSU. He's ranked as the No. 2 overall prep receiver in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite Ranking, so he has the chance to be very good. He may have to wait a season or two to see the field as part of the receiver rotation, though, but he'll be a good special teams guy right away.
Christian LaCouture
6 of 29Weight: 265 lbs
Position: SDE
Stars: 4-star
High School: Southwest High School (Neb.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Nebraska
Commit Date: 11/2/12, Enrolled: 1/13/13
Analysis
LaCouture is a big commitment for LSU. He has elite size for a defensive end at 6'5'', 265 pounds, and he's ranked as the No. 15 overall strong-side defensive end in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He'll compete to be part of the rotation at defensive end as a freshman, along with a few of his teammates. Overall, he has great potential.
Anthony Jennings
7 of 29Weight: 200 lbs
Position: QB
Stars: 4-star
High School: Marietta High School (Ga.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Oregon, Missouri, Wisconsin
Commit Date: 6/7/12, Enrolled: 1/11/13
Analysis
Anthony Jennings is another talented recruit that will have a chance to compete for a starting job once Mettenberger moves on. He has good size at 6'2'', 200 pounds and he's the No. 14 pro-style quarterback recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite. He may be a good redshirt candidate, depending on what Rettig does.
Logan Stokes
8 of 29Weight: 240 lbs
Position: TE
Stars: 3-star
School: Northeast Mississippi Comm. College (Miss.)
2012 Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 5/26/12, Enrolled: 1/11/13
Analysis
Stokes is a JUCO tight end recruit who will be a big depth player for the Tigers in his freshman season. He'll most likely be behind Travis Dickson and he'll compete with DeSean Smith from the 2013 class. Stokes has good size, though, and his experience at the JUCO level and as an early enrollee could help him out.
Fehoko Fanaika
9 of 29Weight: 340 lbs
Position: OT
Stars: 3-star
School: College of San Mateo (Calf.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Florida, Georgia
Commit Date: 12/3/12, Enrolled: 1/11/13
Analysis
Fehoka Fanaika obviously has huge potential because of his size. At 6'6'', 340 pounds, he is a very big player coming out of high school. He's enrolled early, which will allow him to get into the system before a majority of the recruits, and he'll be an interesting player to watch develop with LSU. He could end up being a star in a few years.
Tre'Davious White
10 of 29Weight: 170 lbs
Position: CB
Stars: 4-star
School: Green Oaks Magnet High School (La.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 2/4/12
Analysis
Tre'Davious White is going to make an impact right away as a freshman. He's a top-notch cornerback recruit and he has the potential to be very good. He's ranked as the No. 8 cornerback in the 2013 and the No. 1 player from Louisiana, both according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Look for White to compete to be in the rotation as a nickel or dime back.
Greg Gilmore
11 of 29Weight: 273 lbs
Position: DT
Stars: 4-star
School: South View High School (N.C.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Oklahoma
Commit Date: 11/8/12
Analysis
Greg Gilmore could be the next great LSU defensive tackle. He has tremendous size and he also runs a 4.90 40 (247Sports), which is elite for his position. He could very well become the No. 3 defensive tackle behind Ego Ferguson and Anthony Johnson as a freshman.
Frank Herron
12 of 29Weight: 235 lbs
Position: SDE
Stars: 4-star
School: Memphis Central High School (Tenn.)
Other Finalists: Mississippi State, Vanderbilt
Commit Date: 6/1/12
Analysis
Frank Herron will compete for reps as a strong-side defensive end in his freshman season. Eventually, he has the talent to challenge Jermauria Rasco for the starting position, and he'll inherit it once Rasco moves on. Herron runs a 4.70 40, according to 247Sports, and he's the No. 7 strong-side defensive end in the nation (247Sports Composite).
Kendell Beckwith
13 of 29Weight: 225 lbs
Position: OLB
Stars: 4-star
School: East Feliciana High School (La.)
Senior Stats: 91 TCK, 23 TFL, 17 SCK, 2 FF, 2 FR
Other Finalists: Alabama
Commit Date: 1/4/13
Analysis
Landing Kendell Beckwith was huge for LSU. He's an extremely talented and versatile defensive player who can line up at outside linebacker or defensive end. LSU will probably play him at defensive end, though, where he can come in and compete to start right away. He has great size, athleticism and he runs a 4.83 40, according to 247Sports. He'll be excellent in pass-rushing situations and on the edges of the line of scrimmage. LSU can do a lot with him defensively because of his versatility.
Josh Boutte
14 of 29Weight: 305 lbs
Position: OG
Stars: 4-star
School: Westgate High School (La.)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 2/7/12
Analysis
Boutte is an extremely talented guard recruit with a bright future. As a freshman, he'll be an important backup behind Trai Turner and Josh Williford. Boutte has the potential to replace Williford once he moves on. He's ranked as the No. 10 overall offensive guard in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Jeryl Brazil
15 of 29Weight: 180 lbs
Position: CB
Stars: 4-star
School: Loranger High School (La.)
Other Finalists: Ole Miss, Arkansas
Commit Date: 1/20/13
Analysis
Jeryl Brazil's greatest asset is his speed. He runs a 4.32 40, according to 247Sports, so he'll be great in coverage, especially against quicker slot receivers. He projects to be a great nickel and dime player in a season and two, and his immediate impact can be on special teams.
DeSean Smith
16 of 29Weight: 224 lbs
Position: TE
Stars: 4-star
School: Barbe High School (La.)
Other Finalists: Alabama
Commit Date: 7/2/12
Analysis
DeSean Smith has the potential to be a legitimate pass-catching tight end for the Tigers. He has good size and terrific speed. He runs a 4.71 40, according to 247Sports. He has the speed to really stretch the defense vertically in the seams, and he could probably even be split out into the slot. LSU should try to find ways to get Smith on the field as a freshman in passing situations.
Rashard Robinson
17 of 29Weight: 165 lbs
Position: CB
Stars: 4-star
School: Blanche Ely High School (Fla.)
Other Finalists: Alabama
Commit Date: 7/31/12
Analysis
Melvin Jones
18 of 29Weight: 245 lbs
Position: ILB
Stars: 4-star
School: Washington-Marion Magnet H. S. (La.)
Other Finalists: Alabama, Texas A&M
Commit Date: 6/29/12
Analysis
Quantavius Leslie
19 of 29Weight: 190 lbs
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Hinds Community College (Ga.)
Other Finalists: Auburn
Commit Date: 5/16/12
Analysis
Maquedius Bain
20 of 29Weight: 308 lbs
Position: DT
Stars: 4-star
School: University School of Nova South (Fla.)
Other Finalists: Miami, Oklahoma, Marshall
Commit Date: 1/2/13
Analysis
Maquedius Bain has that same immense potential that Greg Gilmore has at defensive tackle. Bain is a big recruit and should become a big-time player on the interior of LSU's line in the next season or two. He should end up behind Gilmore as a freshman, and in time, he has the potential to be a starter once the depth chart clears.
Andy Dodd
21 of 29Weight: 325 lbs
Position: OG
Stars: 4-star
School: Pepperell High School (Ga.)
Other Finalists: Alabama
Commit Date: 7/20/12
Analysis
Much like Josh Butte, Dodd is going to be a very important depth player on LSU's offensive line. He's also going to be Butte's competition for Williford's starting spot, eventually. Dodd has great size at 6'4'', 325 pounds, and he's a big out-of-state recruit for the Tigers.
Michael Patterson
22 of 29Weight: 240 lbs
Position: WDE
Stars: 3-star
School: Winnfield Senior (La.)
Senior Stats: 69 TCK, 7 TFL, 9 SCK, 2 FF, 2 FR
Other Finalists: Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State, Nebraska
Commit Date: 3/28/12
Analysis
Rickey Jefferson
23 of 29Weight: 180 lbs
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Destrehan High School (La.)
Other Finalists: Michigan State, Notre Dame
Commit Date: 7/15/12
Analysis
Ricky Jefferson could be a major deep threat for LSU in time. He has good size and he runs a 4.41 40, according to 247Sports. The depth chart in front of him is pretty solid, but in a season or two, expect to see Jefferson as an option at wideout, where can stretch the defense vertically for LSU.
Tevin Lawson
24 of 29Weight: 275 lbs
Position: DT
Stars: 3-star
School: Denham Springs High School (La.)
Other Finalists: Ole Miss
Commit Date: 3/30/12
Analysis
Tevin Lawson has great potential as a defensive tackle at 6'4'', 275 pounds. He'll be able to play either the 1- or 3-technique, and that versatility will help him make his way up the depth chart. He also represents another big in-state commitment for LSU. In time, Lawson could be a major player on LSU's defensive line.
Karl Malone Jr.
25 of 29Weight: 285 lbs
Position: C
Stars: 3-star
School: Cedar Creek (La.)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: 3/31/12
Analysis
Karl Malone Jr. is going to be a very important player for LSU. Elliott Porter should be the starter now that P.J. Lonergan is gone, and Malone has the skill set to compete with Ben Domingue to be the No. 2 guy. Once both Porter and Domingue move on, though, Malone Jr. should be the guy at center for LSU.
Lewis Neal
26 of 29Weight: 235 lbs
Position: WDE
Stars: 3-star
School: James B. Hunt High School (N.C.)
Other Finalists: Tennessee, Ohio State
Commit Date: 7/4/12
Analysis
Lewis Neal is another big defensive end recruit for LSU. Needless to say, the Tigers have done a great job replacing both Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery. Considering the depth chart and the amount of defensive ends LSU has brought in through this class, Neal could be a good redshirt candidate.
Jeremy Cutrer
27 of 29Weight: 175 lbs
Position: S
Stars: 4-star
School: J. Sumner High School (LA)
Other Finalists: Ole Miss
Commit Date: 2/6/12
Analysis
Kevin Spears
28 of 29Weight: 190 lbs
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Holy Cross High School (La.)
Senior Stats: 61 REC, 1,069 YD, 11 TD
Other Finalists: Louisiana Tech
Commit Date: 1/19/13
Analysis
Kevin Spears has very good size at 6'3'', 190 pounds, and he's another big wideout recruit for LSU. He's also the No. 13 recruit from Louisiana (247Sports Composite), so he's an in-state win for the Tigers. He'll be an important depth player right away and could work his way into the rotation starting as a sophomore and definitely as an upperclassmen.
Duke Riley
29 of 29LSU was recently able to flip Duke Riley away from TCU. He's a talented in-state recruit, and that will go down as a notable recruiting win for Miles and his staff. The Tigers are pretty set at outside linebacker for now, so Riley may want to consider a redshirt season.
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