247Sports predicts LSU football will land elite 5-star defensive lineman

LSU football will hope to bolster their 2020 recruiting class when National Signing Day rolls around in February.

LSU football missed on five-star defensive lineman Jordan Burch during the early signing period in December.

But they might have another chance to land the stud recruit, thanks to Burch’s decision to not sign during the early signing period.

Burch, 6-foot-5/275 lbs from Columbia, SC, is rated in 247Sports’ composite rankings the No. 1 player in the state of South Carolina and the No. 2 defensive tackle in the nation.

The South Carolina native committed to the Gamecocks in December, but decided to delay his signing until February, which left the door open for LSU.

Burch, who took a visit to LSU this past weekend, recently told 247Sports that South Carolina didn’t do anything to “separate themselves”, he just felt he needed to make a decision. Burch also added that it was hard to say no to LSU, because of the bond he had with the coaching staff.

So where will Burch land on National Signing Day?

247Sports is predicting that Burch will sign with LSU and head to Baton Rouge.

Burch previously committed to South Carolina mainly because he felt he could have a bigger impact with the Gamecocks.

But with all the attrition that LSU has suffered since winning the national championship earlier this month, it’s possible that Burch could see more of an opportunity with the Tigers now than he did before.

If Burch wants to develop as a NFL player and have a chance to compete for a national championship, LSU is his best bet.

But I could also see how staying close to home in Columbia would be a draw for the elite defensive lineman.