Dylan Carpenter signs with LSU
The LSU football staff is keeping another one of Louisiana’s best prospects at home for college.
On Wednesday morning, St. Amant defensive lineman Dylan Carpenter signed with the Tigers and officially joined the 2023 recruiting haul in Baton Rouge.
Carpenter, a one-time commitment to Louisiana-Lafayette, flipped to LSU on November 6.
Thanks to a strong final year at St. Amant, Carpenter not only moved from a three-star prospect to a four-star, but he’s made his debut inside the On3 Top 300 earlier in the cycle.
“When Dylan Carpenter popped up on our radar earlier in the fall, we thought he probably at the minimum a high three-star,” On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power said. “Just when you get all the information about his measurables and athletic background, I think he was region player of the year in basketball, and watching him as a senior, we thought he was a four-star and deserving of a 90 rating.”
At 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, Carpenter now checks in as the No. 31 edge defender in the country. He’s ranked as the No. 290 prospect in the 2023 class and No. 13 recruit in Louisiana.
“With Carpenter, he is very physical and a strong run defender,” Power said. “He will continue to progress as a pass rusher. He is kind of an athlete out there at this point, but the physicality and athleticism pops off the video. He’s very active. I think when you look at his frame and ability to continue adding weight, alongside with his coordination as a basketball player, he’s a guy that with coaching and continued focus will be able to add a pass-rushing skillset. Given what he has shown as a senior and all the information we’ve gathered, we thought he was deserving of a four-star bump.”
On3 Scouting Summary
Edge defender who can rush the passer with his hand in the dirt and can stand up as an off-ball backer that has the athleticism to get sideline to sideline. Possesses an impressive frame measuring in at 6-foot-3.5, 235 pounds with a 6-foot-7 wingspan and 10.5-inch hands. Change of direction and fluidity for his size shine on tape. Comfortable space defender who can sink into coverage and play the flat with ease. Solid hand usage as a pass rusher, will need to develop a broader arsenal of pass rush moves to continue effectiveness at the next level. Powerful at the point of attack and can confidently set the edge. Explosive basketball player on the hardwood as well. Unsure if body is capable of maintaining athleticism if asked to put on significant weight to kick inside. Versatile defender who can play a multitude of roles on a defense.
