LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles landed his second crucial in-state commitment in a 24-hour span Friday morning, picking up a pledge from prized defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence:
The 5-star prospect selected LSU over fellow finalist Ohio State during a ceremony at Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana. His decision arrives a day after top-ranked Louisiana offensive tackle Willie Allen announced intentions to play for the Tigers.
Commitments from these lauded linemen catapult LSU to No. 1 in national composite recruiting class rankings. Fittingly, the Tigers leapfrogged Ohio State for the top spot with Lawrence on board.