George Campbell Commits to FSU: Where LSU, Florida Turn After Missing on 4-Star

LSU and Florida’s pursuit of bringing in elite talent at wide receiver hit a snag on Friday afternoon.

After months of deliberation, 4-star wide receiver George Campbell announced his decision to commit to Florida State, per ESPN.com’s Derek Tyson. That left the Tigers and Gators—two teams strongly considered by the nation’s No. 7-ranked receiver—in a bit of a hole.

But while losing out on Campbell certainly hurts, all hope is not lost for these two SEC squads.

Where Does Florida Go Now?

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With a class that includes just one receiver—3-star Kalif Jackson—the Gators are in desperate need to zero in on a couple of more targets at the position.

A name that immediately comes to mind is that of Ryan Davis. The 4-star athlete is currently ranked No. 26 at his position and has the chops to make a splash at receiver at the next level.

Already having made three trips to Gainesville since August, Davis is expected to make a fourth visit shortly, per 247Sports’ Luke Stampini. That can only be a good sign for Florida.

Bleacher Report’s Sanjay Kirpalani thinks Antonio Callaway should also be in the discussion:

A 3-star receiver out of Miami’s Booker T. Washington High School, Callaway is quickly gaining steam and would make a great addition for any team. What he may lack in size (5'11", 175 lbs) he more than makes up for with great ball skills and the ability to make plays in the open field.

He’s exactly the kind of receiver Florida needs to add.

Where Does LSU Go Now?

For head coach Les Miles and LSU, they now turn their attention toward bigger fish to fry.

Hometown product Tyron Johnson, a 5-star receiver out of New Orleans, should be the team’s top priority right now. The 6'1", 191-pounder is ranked as the No. 24 overall prospect and No. 3 among wide receivers.

An early Tigers lean, Johnson has since named Texas Tech a leader back in June, per 247Sports’ Taylor Hamm (subscription required). Still, LSU found itself included in his official top 10, per Johnson’s Twitter page:

The loss of Campbell only increases the pressure on the Tigers to snag the top receiver in the state. Failing to do so could be a significant blemish on the 2015 recruiting class.

Another name the team should focus in on is 4-star receiver Carlos Strickland.

Hailing from Dallas, the 6'5", 194-pounder has the size and hands that have impressed scouts across the country. He’s currently listed as the No. 15-ranked receiver in the country.

According to 247Sports’ Sonny Shipp, LSU already has its eye on Strickland: 

Strickland would give any quarterback a great target in the passing game and is a threat to take it the house any time he touches the ball.

All recruiting information and rankings used in this article are courtesy of 247Sports.

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