LSU Adds Commitment From Louisiana Native Dashawn McBryde
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers start off their big-time recruiting weekend with a commitment from Louisiana native Dashawn McBryde. The 2024 4-star safety out of Denham Springs was in attendance for Saturday’s spring game alongside a number of priority targets for this program.
McBryde is commit No. 13 in the 2024 class after the Tigers also welcomed three-star kicker Aeron Burrell earlier in April. 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 Denahm Springs (La.) product chose LSU over Tennessee, Ole Miss and Florida, among others, adding to the incredible stretch on the recruiting trail this program has had.
With high-priority targets on campus over the last few weeks, Kelly and Co. made it important to get face time with McBryde. 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-2, 200-pound safety has been on a steady rise throughout high school, but a productive junior campaign has seen his recruitment take off. McBryde added an SEC offer from Florida earlier this week, giving him another monster scholarship this spring.
A high-priority target for Brian Kelly and his LSU program, the ability to get McBryde back on campus last weekend was a major win for this program. McBryde met with Kelly, safeties coach Kerry Cooks and Director of Player Development Jordan Arcement, among others.
A player of his caliber gives the Tiges’ 2024 recruiting class a boost in the right direction, and after securing 4-star linebacker Kolaj Cobbins this spring too, we could see this class take off sooner rather than later.
LSU now has 13 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.”
