WATCH: LSU 5-star WR commit Shelton Sampson Jr. goes up for impressive touchdown reception

Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic five-star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. continued his senior season on Friday against Metairie (La.) Archbishop Rummel. The LSU commit made an early impact.

Sampson Jr. ran straight towards the end zone while being closely covered by fellow Tigers pledge and three-star safety Ashton Stamps. As the ball sailed towards him, he turned around and reeled in the long touchdown catch.

The 6-foot-3.5, 190 pound wideout is the No. 30 overall prospect and No. 5 wide receiver in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2 player in Louisiana. 

On3 rates Sampson Jr. higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is the No. 20 overall prospect and No. 4 wide receiver in the country. 

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Sampson Jr. committed to the Tigers on Aug. 6. He is the highest-rated prospect in LSU’s 2023 recruiting class, which ranks currently ranks No. 5 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 3 in the SEC.

The Louisiana native has an On3 NIL Valuation of $237K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Shelton Sampson Jr. On3 Scouting Summary 

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Shelton Sampson Jr.: 

“Big-play wide receiver with one of the best combinations of vertical speed and catch radius in the 2023 cycle. Clocked a sub 4.4-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-4 prior to his junior season. Uses that speed to create separation on downfield routes with regularity. Pairs the long speed with advanced ball skills. Shows the ability to leap over defenders to high-point the ball in contested situations. Comes down with some fantastic one-handed and diving grabs. A younger prospect for the cycle who continues to show improvement over time.”