LSU Football: No. 1 Cornerback in America DJ Pickett Sets Visit Schedule
LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond has already made an impact on the recruiting trail for the Tigers as he looks to bring back "DBU" to Baton Rouge.
Brian Kelly and Co. are reaping the benefits of the elite recruiter being on their team as he continues taking strides on "The Trail" with several coveted targets.
The Bayou Bengals brought in five-star DJ Pickett for an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge last month with Raymond leading the recruitment push.
The No. 1 safety in the 2025 cycle made his way to "The Boot" to check out the scenes of Death Valley.
After arriving on Tuesday night (Jan.30), Pickett stayed in Baton Rouge all day on Wednesday for his visit before departing on Thursday morning, sources told LSU Country.
Just one month later, Pickett arrived in Death Valley for another unofficial visit during the weekend of March 8 alongside several covetet recruits such as Bryce Underwood, Harlem Berry and Dakorien Moore, among others.
Now, Pickett has now locked in an LSU official visit for June 1.
Pickett's Summer Official Visit Schedule:
LSU: June 1
Georgia: June 7
Miami: June 14
Oregon: June 21
Pickett, who's cruised up the recruiting rankings over the last few months, released a final five schools in December consisting of Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Florida and Michigan.
Now, he's also keeping LSU and Oregon in the mix with the Tigers receiving an unofficial visit. Since the visit, he's shaken up his finalists with LSU now a team to beat.
The Buzz on Pickett's Visit Down South and the Finalists:
Corey Raymond Leading the Charge
Despite only being on staff for just two months, Raymond is handling business on "The Trail."
During his previous coaching stint at LSU from 2012-2021, Raymond coached seven players who earned first-team All-America honors along with four first round NFL Draft picks. He had another five players selected in the second round of the NFL Draft and also coached the 2019 Jim Thorpe Award winner Grant Delpit.
Raymond is a former standout defensive back for the Tigers and later went on play six seasons in the NFL.
“Corey’s passion for LSU and the desire for our program to have the best defensive back unit in the country really stood out,” Kelly said following the hire. “Corey’s tremendous knowledge and experience, along with his recruiting success, make him a great addition to a strong defensive staff."
Now, he's had an opportunity to wine and dine the No. 1 defensive back in America with Pickett making his way to Baton Rouge for a big-time unofficial visit.
Pickett had been in contact with Raymond during his stint with the Florida Gators. Now, after making a return to LSU, he's made an impact on Pickett.
For the Tigers, it's clear the impact Corey Raymond has already had on this program.
LSU reeled in a commitment from the No. 3 cornerback in America, Jaboree Antoine, in late January as this program retools its secondary.
Keylan Moses and Other Tigers Pushing for Pickett
During last month's visit, LSU rolled out the red carpet with members of the Tigers' 2025 recruiting class dropping in to visit with Pickett.
The top recruiter for the 2025 class has been four-star linebacker Keylan Moses and he made sure to check in with Pickett before he departed.
The two went through a photoshoot, discussed future plans and more, sources tell LSU Country.
Along with Moses popping in, 2024 signees DaShawn McBryde and Joel Rogers made an appearance at Pickett's visit.
The trio of safeties took pictures together while the pair of Tigers provided their pitch to Pickett.
The Top Five Schools
The Bayou Bengals brought in Pickett for an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge last month and quickly made an impact in his recruitment.
The No. 1 defensive back in the 2025 cycle made his way to "The Boot" to check out the scenes of Death Valley and the Tigers quickly rose to the top of his list.
LSU made Pickett's Top 5 schools alongside Oregon, Georgia, Michigan and Miami.
The Buzz: LSU made significant movement in Pickett's recruitment with the visit going "very well," sources told LSU Country. The Tigers are well positioned as he begins locking into an official visit schedule.
The Tigers believe they are certainly near the top of his list, if not at the top after a successful first visit to Baton Rouge.
Pickett isn't committing any time soon and will take game day visits in the fall, sources tell LSU Country, but the Tigers are taking strides in the right direction here.
LSU Country will have the latest on Pickett's recruitment as he navigates a visit schedule with LSU heavily in the mix.
