LSU was well-represented in 247Sports’ initial Top 247 rankings for the 2019 national recruiting class with four commitments, which tied Georgia for the most among SEC teams.
Kardell Thomas, from Baton Rouge (La.) Southern Lab, ranks as the No. 1 guard and No. 15 overall prospect. Offensive tackle Kenyon Green, from Humble (Texas) Atascocita, is the No. 18 overall prospect and No. 2 tackle. Maurice Hampton, from Memphis University School, is the nation’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 54 overall; he is the top-ranked player from the state of Tennessee. Cornerback Derek Stingley, from Baton Rouge Dunham School, is No.