LSU's 2025 class shakes up, but still sitting at No. 1 in America

LSU holds the No. 1 recruiting class in America for the 2025 cycle, and the group had some shakeup on Friday.

Georgia’s Jaylen Bell, a three-star defensive back, was the first commitment into the class when he announced his verbal pledge in November 2022.

With the entire defensive staff being wiped clean from the 2023 season and five new on-field assistants hired, Bell and the Tigers parted ways.

“After careful consideration, prayer, and a talk with my family, I am reopening my recruitment process,” Bell said. “Respect my decision. I am 100-percent open. This is God’s plan.”

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Bell is the No. 485 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 55 cornerback and No. 50 recruit in Georgia.

Now, LSU has nine verbal commits for the 2025 class – and all nine are ranked by On3 as Top 250 prospects nationally.

That includes a trio of 5-star recruits and four commitments from recruits ranked inside the Top 20 of the On3 rankings.

Here’s the rundown on the new-look commitment list for LSU.

QB Bryce Underwood … The No. 1 overall prospect in America is Underwood, a 5-star+ quarterback who announced his commitment to LSU earlier this month. Following Jayden Daniels winning the Heisman Trophy and the Tigers finishing with the No. 1 offense in the NCAA, a commitment from Underwood went down as one of the program’s biggest in the modern recruiting era.

RB Harlem Berry … The nation’s No. 1 running back committed to LSU earlier this month, and Berry returned to campus for the program’s recruiting event on the final weekend of January. Berry is ranked by On3 as the No. 7 overall prospect in America, while he checks in as the No. 12 overall prospect on the On3 Industry Rankings. Berry gives the Tigers a trio of five-stars with commitments at quarterback, wide receiver and running back.

WR Dakorien Moore … There are no wide receivers in America ranked higher than Moore, a Duncanville (Texas) product who is ranked as the No. 1 wideout in the 2025 cycle. Moore committed to LSU over Texas, and he’s maintained that he’s firm with his verbal commitment. Moore is ranked as a 5-star+ prospect, meaning he’s carrying a five-star ranking with all four of the major recruiting services.

WR TaRon Francis … The four-star out of New Orleans has been tabbed with the nickname “Manchild” by the Edna Karr staff, and for good reason. He’s Louisiana’s top-ranked wide receiver, and Francis has backed it up with big showings on Friday nights. The early 1-2 punch of Francis and Moore is one of the country’s best.

TE JD LaFleur … LaFleur, the son of former LSU All-American tight end David LaFleur, shut down his recruitment early and got on board with the Tigers. The Sulphur High standout is ranked as the best tight end in the Bayou State and a Top 15 tight end nationally.

OL Brett Bordelon … Bordelon, the son of former LSU offensive lineman Ben Bordelon and brother of current LSU offensive lineman Bo Bordelon, is ranked as one of the top interior offensive linemen in Louisiana and is one of On3’s Top 10 prospects nationally at the position.

OL Devin Harper … The four-star out of Calvary Baptist in Shreveport got on board with the Tigers on Tuesday evening, giving LSU commitments from the two highest-ranked offensive linemen in Louisiana. Harper is a top three prospect in Louisiana, the No. 7 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 156 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle on the On3 Industry Rankings.

LB Keylan Moses … The four-star linebacker out of U-High is widely considered the leader of LSU’s 2025 recruiting class, and his commitment in November continues to lead to more in-state dominos dropping in favor of the Tigers. Moses checks in as a Top 5 recruit in a deep Louisiana class for the 2025 cycle.

CB Jaboree Antoine … Antoine’s commitment to the Tigers on January 27 boosted LSU’s top-ranked class even further. The Tigers need to build the cornerback room back up, and Antoine is On3’s No. 3 cornerback prospect and No. 19 overall prospect in America. He checks in as Louisiana’s No. 2 prospect.