Skip to main content
LSU Country

Live Updates/Thread: LSU Football 2021 Recruiting Early Signing Period

Tigers hoping to sign upwards of 20 players on Wednesday
Glen West|
Live Updates/Thread: LSU Football 2021 Recruiting Early Signing Period
Live Updates/Thread: LSU Football 2021 Recruiting Early Signing Period

6:10 p.m.- LSU has officially flipped Auburn running back commit Armoni Goodwin. Goodwin becomes the second running back of the 2021 class, joining Ohio's Corey Kiner.

Barring something late in the evening, the Tigers have signed 19 players during the Early Signing Period and caps an overall great day. 

4:20 p.m.- Longtime LSU commit JoJo Earle has flipped from the Tigers to Alabama. Earle joins fellow former commit Keanu Koht with the Crimson Tide. Tigers have signed four receivers today.

4:10- Safety Sage Ryan has officially signed with the program, making it 18 total on the day for the purple and gold. Ryan, along with fellow safety signee Derrick Davis and Matthew Langlois makes for one of the deeper position groups in the class.

Ryan recently spoke with LSUCountry about the trip to Baton Rouge with many of LSU's fellow signees. 

"It was real cool, I was able to get a feel for how college really is with some of those guys and it was just a fun atmosphere, a fun group to hang with," Ryan said. "It was real fun, we got to do a lot of stuff around campus and it's kinda like we took over that campus this weekend and LSU didn't even know."

Film Review

3:55 p.m.- Linebacker Zavier Carter becomes signee No. 17 with the LSU program. Carter is the third linebacker to sign today, including Greg Penn III and Navonteque Strong. 

Carter spoke to LSUCountry back in the spring about his close relationship with former LSU defensive end Arden Key. Carter figures to slide into a pass rusher role with the Tigers. 

Film Review

3:49 p.m.- LSU receiver Chris Hilton has officially signed with the Tigers, becoming the 16th signing of the day and fourth receiver.

Hilton joins Jack Bech, Deion Smith and Malik Nabers in the 2021 class. The local Zachary High School product 

Film Review

3:30 p.m.- LSU lands enormous signing of defensive tackle Maason Smith. Figures to be an anchor of the defense for years to come after choosing LSU over Georgia.

Easily the best news of the day for the Tigers. Tigers now sit at 15 total signings. 

Film Study

There may not be a 2021 prospect with a higher ceiling than Smith. The massive defensive tackle already displayed major improvement from 2019 to 2020, and he still possesses plenty of room to improve.

3:14 p.m.- Tight end Jalen Shead has signed with the Tigers. Shead is the only tight end commit and securing him becomes all the more important after Arik Gilbert opted out of the rest of the 2020 season and his future murky at best.

Shead was extremely complimentary of the LSU staff when LSUCountry was able to catch up with him but is more of a blocker at this stage in his career. Proper development could turn him into a force as a pass catcher. Shead becomes signee No. 14 of the day for the Tigers.

Film Review

2:08 p.m.- LSU running back commit Corey Kiner has signed with the program officially. The Roger Bacon high school back was recently named Ohio's "Mr. Football" and is currently the only running back on the 2021 class.

He's been actively recruiting Armoni Goodwin, who recently decommitted from Auburn and is set to announce his college decision within the next few hours.

Kiner had an explosive senior season, one that he talked with LSUCountry about here.

1:07 p.m.- Receiver commit Deion Smith has officially signed with the program, joining Jack Bech and Malik Nabers in what has become a great receiver class for the purple and gold.

There was speculation that Smith was thinking of pulling his commitment from the Tigers but Mississippi's top recruit and SI99 prospect will officially stay with LSU. That makes 12 signees for the Tigers today with plenty more expected this afternoon. Hilton is expected to sign while it's reported that Earle will be waiting until February. 

Film Review

12:14 p.m.- LSU has landed its 11th signing of the day in Louisiana safety Matthew Langlois. One of four safeties committed to the Tigers, Langlois joins Derrick Davis as the second signee of the day at safety. 

Langlois isn't the most highly touted recruit but the potential is what many believe in with his skill talent. 

Film Review

12:09 p.m.- Defensive end commit Landon Jackson announces he's officially signed with the Tigers. 

Jackson is one of two current defensive linemen commits but is the first to sign with the program. LSU is hoping to make a big splash this afternoon with Maason Smith. Jackson is also currently recovering from a season ending injury.

Film Review

Jackson Brings a Winning Pedigree to Baton Rouge

12:02 p.m.- LSU safety commit Derrick Davis has officially signed with the program. He's one of three safeties in the 2021 class, including Sage Ryan and Matthew Langlois.

Davis just recently committed to the program and SI recruiting director John Garcia gave his thoughts on the recent addition.

"Given what LSU has looked like in the secondary in 2020, the combination of top-end talent and volume now on board in the 2021 cycle addresses immediate needs and offers Corey Raymond some flexibility on the back end with lengthy, rangy prospects who could occupy multiple spots within the group as needed."

Film Review

11:52 a.m.- Cornerback Damarius McGhee has committed to LSU. The Tigers recently lost their only cornerback commitment in the 2021 class. That now makes three new commits for the Tigers today in Malik Nabers and Nevonteque Strong.

McGhee recently decommitted from Tennessee and has now joined the Tigers.

11:30 a.m.- LSU has officially flipped Malik Nabers. Second receiver to sign with program today.

10:06 a.m.- LSU has flipped in-state receiver Malik Nabers, who was a longtime Mississippi State commit. Nabers now makes two receivers in the 2021 class, joining Jack Bech as the second signee of the day. 

The Tigers also have commitments from Deion Smith, Chris Hilton and JoJo Earle. Smith and Hilton are expected to sign today while Earle will reportedly sign in February. 

Here's a story on Nabers from back in the spring on how hard he was working to earn an LSU offer. Tigers haver had one glitch but a few surprises today. With really only Kayshon Boutte, Koy Moore and Jaray Jenkins as major returners next season, LSU doing a great job of replenishing its weapons. Nabers, Bech, Deion Smith, Chris Hilton and JoJo Earle all currently committed to Tigers

A little more background behind why Nabers decided to make the last second switch to LSU. 

9:39 a.m.- Huge news as LSU has flipped the No. 1 JUCO linebacker in the country, Navonteque Strong. Originally committed to Mississippi State, Strong decommitted from the Bulldogs and is heading to Baton Rouge. 

LSU's list of signees and commitments is right back up to 19 after losing Koht just a few minutes ago. 

9:19 a.m.- LSU has lost its fourth commitment of the 2021 cycle. Defensive end Keanu Koht announced that he'll be signing with Alabama on Wednesday morning. The Tigers are now down to 18 commitments in the 2021 class with the loss of Koht. 

The program is hoping to make up for this loss with defensive tackle Maason Smith later today, who's announcing at 3:30 p.m. Here's more behind Koht's decision and how it affects the LSU recruiting class from SI All-American recruiting director John Garcia.

9:00 a.m.- This could be potentially massive news regarding offensive tackle recruit Tristan Leigh. After initially planning to sign today, the talented tackle will wait until February to sign. Still announcing commitment on Jan. 2

8:04 a.m.- Receiver Jack Bech officially signs with LSU. He's the first receiver of the day to sign with the Tigers. Also expecting Deion Smit and Chris Hilton to sign today.

Here's Bech's journey to LSU and why playing for the homestate Tigers is a "dream come true."

Film Review 

7:56 a.m.- Linebacker Greg Penn III officially signs with LSU. The only current committed inside linebacker, Penn III will likely immediately come in and try to contribute at one of the linebacker spots.

Penn talked about LSU's impressive track record of getting players to the NFL here.

Film Review

7:54 a.m.- Punter Peyton Todd officially signs with LSU. One of if not the top punter in the 2021 class, Todd figures to take over for Zach Von Rosenberg if the senior decides not to return for a sixth season at LSU.

Todd talked about here carrying on the LSU punter legacy that has grown over the last decade.

The Early Signing Period has arrived and for LSU football, it could very well be one of the most important 24 hours for the program and its future under coach Ed Orgeron. 

As it currently stands, the Tigers have 19 commitments in the 2021 class with the potential of adding a few more big names to the growing list of prospects. Orgeron said Monday that LSU is preparing for a busy day and while the team will continue its preparations for Ole Miss, he'll be available throughout the day for recruits to talk to. 

"We've built relationships. These guys saw last year one of the best teams to ever play in college football history, and they remember that. And they see all those guys going into the NFL and having a lot of success, and they see us having a young team," Orgeron said. "Obviously we've struggled in some areas that we gotta get fixed. But they know that. It gives them an opportunity to come in and play early, see true freshmen playing, two freshmen quarterbacks playing and having success. We're fixing to sign another great quarterback on Wednesday. So they see the future looks bright."

The belief is that as many as 16 players will sign with the Tigers on Wednesday while the program might land an additional one or two prospects. It's been reported by 247sports that three recruits, linebacker Raesjon Davis and receiver Jojo Earle will sign in February which is always something to be nervous about.

“I am signing on February 3rd to see all of my options out and know exactly where I want to go,” Davis told LSUCountry on Tuesday.

USC among others are currently making a strong push at Davis. There was some speculation as to whether or not receiver Chris Hilton would elect to sign with the Tigers but after a last minute change of mind, Hilton will sign with the Tigers on Wednesday.

Of the current commits, the Tigers have five players currently on the SI99 rankings including Davis, Sage Ryan, Landon Jackson, JoJo Earle and Derrick Davis. 

As far as names to watch today as potential additions to the program, defensive tackle Maason Smith leads the way. The Terrebonne native is set to announce his college decision at 3:30 and sign with the program he chooses. 

LSU is also in the mix for recent Auburn running back decommit Armoni Goodwin as well as current Notre Dame running back commit Logan Diggs.

Here is a full list of the current committed/signed players in the 2021 class:

Malik Nabers (WR)- Flipped commitment Miss State (10:06 a.m.) Signed

Navonteque Strong (LB)- Flipped commitment Miss State (9:39 a.m.) Signed

Damarius McGhee (CB)- Flipped commitment from Tennessee (11:52 a.m.) Signed

Maason Smith (DT)- Signed (3:30 p.m.)

Garrett Nussmeier (QB)- Signed (7:32 a.m.)

Jojo Earle (RB)-Waiting to sign until February

Raesjon Davis (LB)- Waiting to sign until February

Corey Kiner (RB)- Signed (2:08 p.m.)

Chris Hilton (WR)- Signed (3:50 p.m.)

Jack Bech (WR)- Signed (8:04 a.m.)

Garrett Dellinger (OT)- Signed (7:45 a.m.)

Landon Jackson (DL)- Signed (12:09 p.m.)

Saivion Jones (DL)

Keanu Koht (DL)- Flipped to Alabama (9:20 a.m.)

Zavier Carter (LB)- Signed (3:55 p.m.)

Sage Ryan (S)- Signed (4:15 p.m.)

Derrick Davis (S)- Signed (12:02 p.m.)

Peyton Todd (P)- Signed (7:54 a.m.)

Greg Penn III (LB)- Signed (7:56 a.m.)

Jalen Shead (TE)- Signed (3:14 p.m)

Matthew Langlois (S)- Signed (12:13 p.m.)

Khari Gee (S)

Deion Smith (WR)- Signed (1:14 p.m.)

We'll provide updates throughout the day so make sure to check back in every couple of hours to get the latest, up to date news and reactions. Updates will be provided at the top of the article.

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, no surprise, is the first LSU player to sign. Read all about his leadership of this class here.

The currently only committed offensive tackle Garrett Dellinger has also sent in his signing papers. Tigers hoping to bring in a few more o-linemen over the next few weeks. 

Dellinger talked about his decision process to commit to the purple and gold here.

Film Review

Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendations

Published
Glen West
GLEN WEST

Glen West has been a beat reporter covering LSU football, basketball and baseball since 2017. West has written for the Daily Reveille, Rivals and the Advocate as a stringer covering prep sports as well. He's easy to pick out from a crowd as well, standing 6-foot-10 with a killer jump shot. 

Share on XFollow @glenwest21
Home/Football