After weeks of hysteria, LSU followers can take a breather. 5-star cornerback DJ Pickett is formally an LSU Tiger.

Losses have piled up for the LSU 2025 recruiting class in latest weeks and there was concern Pickett could be one other, however Brian Kelly and Corey Raymond obtained it throughout the end line.

LSU employed Raymond to recruit cornerbacks of Pickett’s caliber and return LSU to the times of DBU.

Getting Picket on campus is step one in that course. In keeping with On3 and Rivals, Pickett is the No. 1 CB within the class. He’s a consensus five-star and the On3 Trade Rankings rank Pickett because the No. 10 general recruit.

After shedding Bryce Underwood, Pickett is the highest signee of LSU’s class. The Tigers will anticipate Pickett to make an instantaneous influence in 2025. He has the expertise to return in and compete for a beginning spot.

LSU needed to maintain off suitors till the tip. Miami, Oregon, and Georgia all desired Pickett’s companies.