LSU OL signee Carius Curne is officially an On3 5-star prospect

Marion (Ark.) offensive lineman Carius Curne, who signed with LSU in December, is officially a 5-star on On3.

With the release of the final rankings for the 2025 class, Curne checked into 5-star territory as the No. 28 overall prospect and No. 2 interior offensive lineman in the country.

Curne, who enrolled early at LSU and will participate in spring practices with the Tigers ahead of the 2025 season, is expected to compete for immediate playing time – likely at right guard or right tackle.

If Curne gets the nod to start games as a true freshman next season, it won’t surprise On3 National Director of Scouting and Recruiting Charles Power.

“Carius Curne shows eye-popping movement skills as a two-way player at Marion (Ark.) High,” Power said. “The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder moves like a much smaller player. Curne’s game film is outstanding on both sides of the ball. He’s an effortless mover at the second level and is a violent, physical presence on contact.”

Curne, the No. 1 prospect in Arkansas and a one-time Razorbacks commitment, said the match was a perfect one between him and the Tigers.

“NFL Development, the resources for player and personal development and the coaches are the biggest reasons I committed to LSU,” Curne told On3.

“I love the history of the program. The more I learned in the recruiting process about each school, the more I knew I wanted to play somewhere with the track record of playing for championships and developing top NFL talent. After visiting every school, I’m confident LSU has the best setup for me to be successful as a student-athlete.”

Curne also circled LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis as a key piece to his recruitment, which ultimately ended with the 5-star prospect sticking with the Tigers and signing with LSU in December.

“I feel like coach Brad Davis and I are similar,” Curne said. “He understands what makes me go and he’s been genuine from the start. Coach Davis never sugarcoats anything and he emphasizes how hard it will be to accomplish my goals.”

Here’s the breakdown from On3 on what LSU is getting in Curne, who has been tabbed as the most athletic offensive line prospect in the 2025 class.

Carius Curne — LSU

School: Marion (Ark.)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 51 NATL.

Scouting Summary: “Freakish athlete along the offensive line. Measured in at 6-foot-4, 320 pounds with 33.5-inch arms and 9.5-inch hands prior to his senior season. Carries his weight well, looking like a much lighter player to the eye. Registers as an elite athlete in the combine setting, running a 4.8 second 40-yard dash and posting an eye-popping 4.3 second short shuttle at college camps prior to his junior season. Lines up as a two-way standout at his high school, playing left tackle and along the defensive line. Shows rare movement skills with twitch that immediately stands out. Moves at a different speed than most top offensive linemen. Excellent when working to the second level. Able to reach all the way to cornerbacks in blocking perimeter passes. Outstanding when asked to pull. Good at the point of attack. Keeps his feet moving once engaged and creates a big-time push.

…Projects as a high-end and potentially elite run blocker. Also flashes his elite athleticism as a defensive lineman. Would be a blue-chip prospect on that side of the ball, as well. Runs down plays from sideline to sideline. Older for the cycle, turning 19 years-old in December of his senior year. Will need to add polish as a pass protector, but has the lateral agility to develop well in that regard. Needs a runway to get a push at times, rather than simply generating pop off of the snap. Has the positional flexibility to potentially play all five spots on the offensive line. Possesses high-end potential in college football and beyond due to his phenomenal athleticism.”