LSU Football: Top 5 players in Tigers’ 2020 recruiting class

LSU football signed three additional players to their 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday.

LSU football’s 2020 recruiting class likely isn’t finished, but for now the Tigers have 22 signees after adding three players on National Signing Day.

Ed Orgeron and his staff have three spots left they could use to sign a player later this spring (LSU commit CamRon Jackson is an option) or to add a transfer.

At the moment, though, LSU has the nation’s No. 4 rated recruiting class.

On Wednesday, Coach O said he felt that LSU’s 2020 class is one of the top classes the Tigers have signed since he’s been in Baton Rouge.

I can certainly understand why feels that way — there’s a ton of talent in this class.

Here are what I believe are the top five players in LSU’s 2020 recruiting class.

5. BJ Ojulari — 4-Star — OLB

The most important position on the field is the quarterback. So it makes sense that getting after the quarterback should be a priority. BJ Ojulari is a player who can be an extremely effective edge rusher. The Georgia native, who is an early enrollee at LSU, has the athleticism and length to make an immediate impact in Baton Rouge.

4. Jaquelin Roy — 4-Star — DT

SEC football is all about winning in the trenches. And Jaquelin Roy is a player that will absolutely help LSU win the line of scrimmage on defense. Roy is a versatile defensive lineman that should give the Tigers plenty of options up front. He plays quick for his size and plays with a lot of power.

3. Kayshon Boutte — 5-Star — WR

LSU might as well be wide receiver U at this point. From OBJ and Jarvis Landry, to Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase, the Tigers are rolling out some stud wideouts. And Kayshon Boutte should be the next great one. Boutte is a great all around receiver who can stretch the field or go over the middle. He’s tough, gets to top speed quickly and knows how to get open.

2. Elias Ricks — 5-Star — CB

It’s tough to find truly elite cornerbacks, but that’s exactly what Elias Ricks appears to be. Ricks has ideal size, length and quickness. And he plays physical. I have little doubt that we’ll see him playing on Sundays in the not-so-distant future. But before the NFL comes calling, I expect Ricks to be a true shutdown corner in the SEC.

1. Arik Gilbert — 5-Star — TE

Good luck trying to guard Arik Gilbert. This is the type of player who will make an immediate impact in the SEC. Gilbert is a matchup nightmare. He has the size to play tight end, but the skills to be a wide receiver. I imagine Steve Ensminger will think of some creative ways to use Gilbert in the passing game. What’s wild is that Gilbert could probably be a dominant defensive end as well. But I think he’s going to be a big part of LSU’s offense in 2020 — especially with the departure of tight end Thaddeus Moss.