LSU Lands Commitment From Mississippi State Transfer Zavion Thomas

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are rolling on the recruiting trail after securing their second Transfer Portal commitment on Friday.

The Bayou Bengals reeled in a pledge from Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas.

A proven return specialist with elite-level hands provides the Tigers with a monster weapon ahead of the 2024 season.

After two years in Starkville, Thomas was ready for a change of scenery, electing to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Now, the Louisiana native is a Tiger after this program showed immediate attention to the elite wideout and return specialist.

Thomas is a player we expected the Tigers to handle sooner rather than later. Despite being a hot commodity in the portal, LSU put a full court press on him with an unofficial visit taking place on Monday.

After a 2023 season where he totaled 503 yards on 40 receptions, Thomas will be a key piece to what LSU builds next season. Keep tabs on the Louisiana native as both a coveted wideout for this program as well as return specialist.

BREAKING: Here come the Tigers… #LSU lands a commitment from Mississippi State WR Zavion Thomas.

Brian Kelly reels in another Louisiana native after two seasons in Starkville.

Big-time addition in the return game.

The Bayou Bengals are rolling… pic.twitter.com/0IJppxscZ0
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) December 15, 2023

Thomas is commitment No. 2 on the day after LSU reeled in a pledge from former Texas A&M safety Jardin Gilbert.

Another Louisiana native, the former U-High standout returns home to suit up in the purple and gold with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

A 6-foot-1, 200-pounder, Gilbert attains the size this program is looking for as they push for more defensive backs via the portal.

In 2023, Gilbert entered the season as a starter at Texas A&M, but had his junior campaign cut short after suffering a shoulder injury after just two games. In two games played, he totaled five tackles, a pass breakup and was in on a tackle for loss.

After 23 games in College Station, the prized safety was prepared for a change of scenery as well with the LSU Tigers making the call.

Now, the Louisiana native returns home with the chance to represent the Bayou Bengals to cap off his college career.

It's no secret this program is in need of help in the secondary and the Transfer Portal window will be a time to add reinforcements.