LSU Football signs five-star wide receiver Derek Meadows

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff have landed another five-star commitment after Las Vegas (Nev.) wide receiver Derek Meadows announced his decision on Saturday.

Meadows, Nevada’s top-rated prospect, revealed his commitment to Kelly and Co. to Notre Dame, Alabama and Michigan, among others.

Meadows, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound player, has risen significantly in the recruiting rankings and is a player the Tigers view as a top priority for the 2025 cycle.

With his impressive physical attributes and ball skills that have proven to be astonishing, Meadows is a sought-after player on “The Trail” and is ranked among the top 10 wideouts in America.

According to 247Sports, he is seen as the sixth wide receiver in the 2025 cycle.

Meadows officially visited Baton Rouge this summer after spending a weekend in June checking out Brian Kelly’s program.

He’s made a few other visits since then, but LSU wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton certainly did his duty in this game.

Meadows was originally scheduled to make his decision on July 13, but he postponed his decision due to several factors. Now he is a Tiger after taking his time and weighing his options.

LSU stepped on the gas in this game. With Notre Dame the presumptive favorite during much of Meadows’ recruiting process, the Bayou Bengals stepped it up a notch this summer.

After their official visit in June, the stars began to align for Kelly and the LSU staff as the Tigers began to differentiate themselves from the rest.

In what ultimately became a battle between LSU and Notre Dame, Kelly’s team once again showed their magic by delivering their second five-star performance of the week.

Meadows joins five-star DJ Pickett (No. 1 CB), Bryce Underwood (No. 1 QB) and Harlem Berry (No. 1 RB) as the four LSU players with five-star status.

Here’s a look into the life of Pickett, who announced his commitment to LSU on Wednesday:

DJ Pickett: No. 1 CB in America

Brian Kelly and the LSU staff have received a commitment from America’s best cornerback after DJ Pickett announced his pledge to the Bayou Bengals on Wednesday.

Pickett, the highest-ranked defenseman in the 2025 cycle, gives secondary coach Corey Raymond his first major commitment since returning to Baton Rouge in January.

The 6-foot-3, 180-pound player adds a new element to the defense in Death Valley, where he will join one of the top five recruiting classes in 2025.

Led by Bryce Underwood, Pickett is now the third five-star in the 2025 class, joining Underwood (No. 1 QB) and Harlem Berry (No. 1 RB).

The Sunshine State native’s verbal commitment propels LSU’s 2025 class to No. 3 in America, while the Tigers battle for the top spot.

Pickett is a player who can play like a Swiss Army knife in the defensive backfield. He can play as a safety or as a cornerback.

For Raymond, Pickett is his prototypical recruit. A tall, lean corner with the ability to go from touchline to touchline in the blink of an eye, it’s a match made in heaven.

“The deciding factor was that he was happy,” Pickett’s father Damien said. “Where he’s happy on and off the field. Where he can grow as a young man. It was mainly based on football, but also where he feels like he can excel in the classroom and do the things in the classroom.”

Now he’s headed to Baton Rouge, where LSU beat him out for his services in a tense recruiting process.

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