LSU Adds Commitment From 2024 Louisiana Native De'Myrion Johnson

Brian Kelly continues his quest at locking down the state of Louisiana after securing a commitment from New Iberia, La. native De’Myrion Johnson out of Westgate High School on Thursday.

Johnson, the No. 11 rated player in the state, gives the Tigers their first defensive line commitment in their 2024 class, and DL coach Jimmy Lindsey’s first pledge since joining the staff.

The 6-foot-2, 275-pounder chose the Tigers over Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma State and Auburn, among others. A player whose recruitment picked up in a big way this spring, the Tigers lock in a monster lineman with tremendous upside that will benefit them in the long run.

The purple and gold continue their successful run in the state of Louisiana with four-star athlete Ju’Juan Johnson revealing his pledge to LSU last week.

LSU is now up to 16 commitments in their 2024 class with this program beginning to heat up on the recruiting trail. With several official visits set for the month of June, the Tigers are coming in hot this summer.

COMMITTED!💛💜 I’m Staying home #GeauxTigers @FrankWilson28 @iRecruitDaBoot @CoachMHouse @ryantoine @twalker337 @samspiegs @PublicSKOOL_Bun pic.twitter.com/2OPGeDEsaP
— De’Myrion Johnson (@DemyrionJohnson) May 25, 2023

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.”