Scouting Report: What JD LaFleur's Commitment Means For LSU

LSU picked up a commitment from 2025 tight end JD LaFleur on Tuesday as this program continues reshaping its roster for the long haul.

The four-star tight end has deep ties with LSU and the chance to continue the legacy in Baton Rouge was meaningful.

LaFleur’s father, David LaFleur, was an All-American during his time down South before eventually being a first round draft selection by the Dallas Cowboys.

Now, it’s JD’s turn to shine in the purple and gold. The rising junior has blown up on the recruiting scene, and after shutting down his process early, it was clear where the 6-foot-6, 220-pound monster wanted to be.

A dive into what LSU football is getting in LaFleur:

Physical Tools

LaFleur sticks out like a sore thumb on film. He towers over defenders and his strength as a blocker is evident, but there’s more to his game than just being a physical freak. LaFleur has soft hands that are still developing, and as he enters his junior year, he can put it together sooner rather than later.

The LSU legacy was a standout during camps this season, and after making his way to Baton Rouge during the Tigers camp schedule, he was clearly the best tight end on the field.

It was his versatility that made others in attendance salivate at what could be. Shortly after, LaFleur walked away with an offer from LSU.

A guy who’s already standing at 6-foot-6, LaFleur has the height to play the tight end position, but continuing to add more good weight will help him hit that next gear as a blocker.

Fluidity

LaFleur’s hands as a receiver are well above his age. He’s big but doesn’t move like a snail once he has the football and his overall fluidity is a piece of his game that is advanced for a player who’s just a rising junior.

An overall stud in the 2025 class, LaFleur has two years to refine his game, but as it stands currently, he has all the makings of being a complete player once he reaches Baton Rouge in 2025.

Brian Kelly is revamping #LSU’s tight end room for the long haul.

An area of concern upon arrival, it’s become a strength moving forward:

2022:
4 ⭐️ Mason Taylor

2023:
4 ⭐️ Ka’Morreun Pimpton
4 ⭐️Mac Markway
3 ⭐️Jackson McGohan

2024:
4 ⭐️Trey’Dez Green

2025:
4 ⭐️ JD LaFleur pic.twitter.com/9qDlDGJTQA
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) August 1, 2023

Stability in the Tight End Room

With LaFleur now penciled in for the future, the Tigers have quite the tight end haul moving forward.

In 2023, LSU went out and signed three tight ends in Mac Markway, Ka’Morreun Pimpton and Jackson McGohan. The trio of freshmen each provide a different dynamic to this program and will each impact the Tigers offense sooner rather than later.

Looking ahead, LSU has already received a pledge from four-star tight end Trey’Dez Green in the 2024 class. A freakish athlete who can thrive as a playmaker, the idea of Green alongside LaFleur for the long haul is something this program has to be excited about.

Now, looking even deeper, to add LaFleur to the 2025 class is a monster get for this program as Brian Kelly reels in a huge piece to what this program is building in Baton Rouge.