BREAKING: 2024 LB Davhon Keys Commits to LSU
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Texas native Davhon Keys wasted no time committing to Brian Kelly and LSU after taking a visit to Death Valley just days ago. The Lone Star State product, and dynamic 2024 linebacker, announced his commitment to LSU late Saturday night.
Keys continues cruising up the recruiting rankings ahead of his senior year, giving Brian Kelly’s program another North Texas recruiting victory in the 2024 class.
Keys is commit No. 11 in the 2024 class after the Tigers also welcomed three-star EDGE Ahmad Breaux last weekend.
For Kelly and the Tigers to continue their hot streak on the recruiting trail, as the trajectory of this program continues to trend positively, shows the long-term goals of this team.
The Aledo (Tex.) product chose LSU over Alabama, Oklahoma and TCU, among others, adding to the incredible stretch on the recruiting trail this program has had.
With high-priority targets on campus over the last two weeks, Kelly and Co. made it important to get face time with the Keys.
After a successful meeting with the Tigers alongside his peers, Baton Rouge felt like home for the youngster as he ends his recruitment process ahead of his senior year.
The 6-foot, 200-pound linebacker has been on a steady rise throughout high school, but a productive junior campaign has seen his recruitment take off. Keys added an SEC offer from Alabama on Tuesday, giving him another monster scholarship this spring.
A player of his caliber gives the Tigers’ 2024 recruiting class a boost in the right direction, and after securing 4-star linebacker Kolaj Cobbins last week, we could see this class take off sooner rather than later.
LSU now has 11 spots filled in the 2024 cycle with their focus looking to continue adding dynamic athletes to the class. Look for the Tigers to heat up in a big way as the spring recruiting period unfolds.
Brian Kelly’s Recruiting Message:
“We’re going to identify the best prospects throughout the country and you’ll see that in this signing class. We’ll have players from the northeast, the midwest, the west coast. But our base will be Louisiana and the south,” Kelly said. “When you’re LSU and you have a brand that’s so recognizable, you can’t have blinders on either. Our scope and vision is national but it’s not like we’re pulling four guys out of every state. We’re gonna have a heavy influence in the state of Louisiana, like we should.”
“I think within a calendar year we could be looking to turn over 70 scholarships,” Kelly said. “I certainly don’t think it’s going to be in the mid to high 30s [as the norm]. I think that’s outside the lines. I do believe the high 20s is going to be the norm. I remember years where it was 18, I think those days are over.”
“You don’t want to jump every year into the transfer portal when it comes to the cornerback position. We did this year because there was such a need to put together a representative group. I think there’s gonna be a heavy influence on freshmen and that’s the way we want to build,” Kelly said. “Does that mean we won’t look at transfers? No, it doesn’t mean we’ll close the door on that, but last year they were one year and done. We’re not looking in that respect. Corners would have to have more than one season of competition left if we go that route.”
