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Football: LSU signees as of 3 p.m. Wednesday

by Russell Hedges

From LSU Athletic Communications

LSU Football – 2025 Signing Class (December)

Name                                 Pos.       Ht.         Wt.                       Hometown (High School)

Aidan Anding                  CB          5-11       167                       Grambling, La. (Ruston HS)

Dilan Battle                       DT         6-2         319                       Oak Park, Mich. (Timberview (Texas) HS)

Harlem Berry                    RB          5-11       188                       New Orleans, La. (St. Martin’s Episcopal School)

Brett Bordelon                  OL         6-3         303                       Raceland, La. (Isidore Newman)

Jaiden Braker                    LB          6-3         217                       Snellville, Ga. (South Gwinnett HS)

Jacob Bradford                 S             5-11       190                       Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS)

Brandon Brown                DT         6-1         291                       Melbourne, Fla. (Eau Gallie HS) 

Carius Curne                    OL         6-4         329                       Hughes, Ark. (Marion HS)

TaRon Francis                  WR        6-0         206                       Avondale, La. (Edna Karr HS)

CJ Jimcoily                        S             6-3         212                       Nashville, Tenn. (Lipscomb Academy)

JD LaFleur                         TE          6-6         245                       Sulphur, La. (Sulphur HS)

JT Lindsey                         RB          5-11       185                       Alexandria, La. (Alexandria Senior HS)

Walter Mathis Jr.             DT         6-1         285                       Savannah, Ga. (Calvary Day School)

Tyler Miller                       OT         6-5         341                       Laurel, Miss. (Laurel HS)

Keylan Moses                   LB          6-2         208                       Baton Rouge, La. (University HS)

DJ Pickett                          CB          6-4         184                       Zephyrhills, Fla. (Zephyrhills HS)

Charles Ross II                 LB          6-1         205                       Houston, Texas (North Shore Senior HS)

Damien Shanklin             EDGE    6-4         254                       Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central HS)

Jhase Thomas                   S             6-1         162                       Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS)

Zach Weeks                       LB          6-2         218                       Oconee County, Ga. (Oconee County HS)

Zion Williams                  DT         6-4         342                       Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin HS)

Phillip Wright III             WR        6-0         169                       Shrewsbury, La. (Destrehan HS)

Defense: 14

Linebacker: 4

Defensive Tackle: 4

Safety: 3

Cornerback: 2

Edge: 1

Offense: 8
Offensive Line: 3

Running Back: 2

Wide Receiver: 2

Tight End: 1

By State:

Louisiana: 10

Texas: 3

Georgia: 3

Florida: 2

Tennessee: 1

Indiana: 1

Arkansas: 1

Mississippi: 1

Rankings based on On3:

5-Stars (2)

4-Start (17)

3-Stars (3)

Signed No. 1 Ranked Player in the states of:

  • Louisiana (Berry) – No. 1 by On3 and 247Sports
  • Arkansas (Curne) – consensus No. 1
  • Florida (Pickett) – consensus No. 1
  • Indiana (Shanklin) – No. 1 by ESPN

Signed Top 5 Ranked Player in the states of:

  • Louisiana (Lindsey at No. 4, Anding at No. 4, Bradford at No. 5)
  • Mississippi (Miller at No. 3)
  • Tennessee (Jimcoily at No. 5)

In Louisiana signed:

  • 5 of the Top 10 rated players
  • 8 of the Top 15 rated players
  • 10 of the Top 20 rated players

Aidan Anding * CB

5-11 * 167 * Fr. * HS

Grambling, La. (Ruston HS)

A consensus 4-start cornerback and one of the top players in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025 … A multi-sport standout at Ruston High School where he participated in football, basketball and track and field … Listed as the No. 6 prospect in Louisiana and No. 25 at his position in the On3 composite … Rated as high as No. 4 in Louisiana by 247Sports and No. 19 nationally at cornerback by 247Sports … Named first-team 5A All-State in both football and basketball as a junior … Averaged 14.8 points per game in basketball … Finished second in the long jump (7.24 m) and sixth in the 200-meters (21.73) in the 2024 Louisiana 5A state track meet … As a junior, tallied 34 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions and 10 pass breakups … Returned 9 punts for 205 yards and a score …  In 2024, he helped lead the Bearcats to an 8-2 regular-season mark and the No. 3 seed in Division I state playoffs … Coached in football by Jerrod Baugh … High school teammates with current LSU defensive tackle Ahmad Breaux.

Dilan Battle * Defensive Tackle

6-2 * 319 * Fr. * HS

Oak Park, Mich. (Timberview (Texas) HS)

Talented defensive tackle prospect from Timberview High School in Mansfield, Texas … One of the top players at his position in Texas and rated as the fourth-best defensive lineman in the Dallas area for the Class of 2025 … Consensus 3-star prospect who is listed as the nation’s No. 59 rated defensive tackle prospect and No. 83 overall in Texas … Ranked as high as No. 50 nationally at his position by ESPN and No. 51 by Rivals … Anchored the Mansfield defense line as a junior and senior … As a junior in 2023, recorded 27 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble … Coached by Robert DeSanto and Charles Tarver at Mansfield High School.

Harlem Berry * RB

5-11 * 188 * Fr. * HS

New Orleans, La. (St. Martin’s Episcopal School)

The nation’s top-rated running back for the Class of 2025 according to all four major recruiting services … A consensus 5-star prospect and the top-rated player in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025 … Listed with 5-stars from all major recruiting services – On3, ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals … Prepped at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie … The On3 composite has him ranked No. 1 nationally at his position, No. 17 overall and the No. 2 player in Louisiana … Ranked as the No. 1 player in Louisiana by On3 and 247Sports and No. 2 by ESPN and Rivals … Capped regular-season of senior campaign with 1,666 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns … As a junior, rushed 158 times for 2,080 yards and 37 touchdowns … Caught 20 passes for 401 yards and 7 TDs … On defense, tallied 36 tackles, including 3 for losses and a sack … He also forced 2 fumbles and returned an interception 62 yards for a score … Entered senior season with 7,285 rushing yards and 114 touchdowns … As a freshman, rushed for 2,036 yards and 27 TDs … Topped the 2,000-yard rushing mark in each of his 4 seasons of high school football … In first round playoff win in 2024, rushed for 312 yards and 6 TDs on 24 carries in a 56-36 victory … In his first two years of high school, he amassed 4,723 all-purpose yards and 67 touchdowns … Named the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Outstanding Male Amateur Athlete of the Year Award following his junior season … Three-time first-team 1A All-State selection (2021, 2022, 2023) … Also a standout in track, winning the 2022 Louisiana 1A state titles in the 100-meter (10.98 seconds) and 200-meter (22.68 seconds) dashes … Finished second in the Louisiana state outdoor track meet in the 200-meters in both 2023 (21.43) and 2024 (21.80) … Selected to participate in the Under Armour All-American Game … Coached by Kevin Dizer.

Brett Bordelon * OL

6-3 * 303 * Fr. * HS

Raceland, La. (Isidore Newman)

One of Louisiana’s top prospects in the Class of 2025 … Joins older brother Bo Bordelon on the LSU roster in 2025 … A consensus 3-star prospect from New Orleans powerhouse Isidore Newman … Ranked as high as the No. 15 overall prospect in Louisiana according to Rivals and No. 23 by On3 … In the On3 composite, rated No. 21 overall in Louisiana and No. 51 nationally at his position … Rivals has him ranked No. 31 at his position nationally, the highest of all of the recruiting services … Two-time first-team 2A All-State in 2022 and 2023 … 4-year starter at Newman becoming only the second player in school history to start all 4 seasons of high school … Dad Ben Bordelon played football at LSU from 1993-96, starting 31 games on the offensive line and earning All-SEC honors as a senior in 1996 … He later went on to play one season (1997) with the San Diego Chargers in the NFL, appearing in 16 games with 2 starts … Coached by Nelson Stewart. 

Jacob Bradford * S

5-11 * 190 * Fr. * HS

Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS)

Consensus 4-star prospect from Louisiana football powerhouse Catholic High School in Baton Rouge … One of the top 2 safeties in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025, joining fellow signee Jhase Thomas of Destrehan … Ranked as high as No. 5 overall in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 26 player nationally at his position and the No. 10 overall prospect in Louisiana in the On3 composite … First-Team 5A All-State as a junior in 2023 …

Two-time first-team All-District selection in 2022 and 2023 … Helped Catholic to the 2023 Division I Select state title … As a senior, led Catholic to a 9-1 regular season record, a district title and the No. 4 overall seed in the Division I Select playoffs … Also played basketball and ran on the track team for the Bears … Coached by Hudson Fuller. 

Jaiden Braker * LB

6-3 * 217 * Fr. * HS

Snellville, Ga. (South Gwinnett HS)

Highly-touted 4-star linebacker from South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Ga … Consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked No. 8 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Listed No. 118 overall and No. 15 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … Ranked as high as No. 100 nationally and No. 12 in the state of Georgia by Rivals … As a junior, tallied 48 tackles and 4 tackles for loss … Coached by Bryan Lamar. 

Brandon Brown * Defensive Tackle

6-1 * 291 * Fr. * HS

Melbourne, Fla. (Eau Gallie HS)

Another highly-touted defensive line prospect in LSU’s 2025 signing class … Joins the Tigers after a stellar prep career at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Fla. … Rated with 4-stars by Rivals … A consensus 3-star talent in the On3 composite … Rated as high as No. 23 at his position nationally by Rivals and No. 32 by On3 and No. 37 by ESPN … In the On3 composite, ranked as the No. 37 defensive tackle and No. 57 overall in the state of Florida … As a sophomore in 2022, credited with 36 tackles, 6 quarterback hurries, and 2 sacks, helping Eau Gallie to a 7-4 record and a berth in Florida’s 3S playoffs … Built on his success during his junior season in 2023, tallying 77 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 2 interceptions … Finished his high school career with 155 total tackles, 48 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 4 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery …  Coached by Chris Sands.

Carius Curne * OL

6-4 * 329 * Fr. * HS

Hughes, Ark. (Marion HS)

Joins the Tigers as the one of the top-rated interior linemen nationally in the Class of 2025 … Ranked the No. 1 overall player in the state of Arkansas … Prepped at Marion High School … Ranked as high as No. 29 overall nationally by On3 and the No. 2 player at his position nationwide … A consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked No. 51 overall nationally, No. 4 at his position and No. 1 in the state of Arkansas in the On3 composite … Helped team to a 7-win season in 2024 … Didn’t play organized football until his freshman year of high school … Played on both sides of the ball in high school … As a junior, helped Marion to an 8-3 record and a second-place district finish … In junior season, graded out at 90 percent with 52 knockdowns … Added 2 sacks in limited action on defensive line … First-team 6A East All-State selection as a junior in 2023 … Also a member of high school’s track and field team where he competes in shotput … Selected for the West team of the Navy All-American Bowl in 2025 … Played for head coach Lance Clark.

TaRon Francis * Wide Receiver

6-0 * 206 * Fr. * HS

Avondale, La. (Edna Karr HS)

A consensus 4-star prospect from tradition-rich Edna Karr High School in New Orleans … Listed as the No. 1 wide receiver in Louisiana by 247Sports … Ranked No. 9 overall in Louisiana and No. 28 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Standout on the track as well … Anchored Karr’s 4×100 meter relay team that finished third in the 2024 LHSAA State Championship Meet … Helped Edna Karr to an undefeated 10-0 regular season, the District 9-5A title and the No. 1 overall seed in the Louisiana Division I Playoffs in 2024 … Named first-team 5A All-State as a junior … Coached at Edna Karr by Brice Brown. 

CJ Jimcoily * S

6-3 * 212 * Fr. * HS

Nashville, Tenn. (Lipscomb Academy)

Consensus 4-star safety and one of the top players in the state of Tennessee … Prepped at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville where he played one season for former LSU standout and NFL Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae … Ranked as high as No. 5 overall in the state of Tennessee and as the No. 14 safety nationally by Rivals … Listed No. 11 overall in Tennessee and as the No. 34 safety by 247Sports … Rated No. 11 in Tennessee and No. 45 nationally at safety in the On3 composite … As a junior in 2023, played primarily at cornerback while also contributing at safety, recording 51 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1 interception. 

JD LaFleur

Tight End

6-6 * 245 * Fr. * HS

Sulphur, La. (Sulphur HS)

One of the nation’s top high school tight ends … 3-star prospect from Sulphur High School in Sulphur, La. … Ranked as high as No. 8 at his position by ESPN and No. 12 overall in Louisiana by Rivals … In the On3 composite, ranked No. 18 in Louisiana and as the No. 25 tight end nationally … Caught 44 passes for 575 yards and 6 touchdowns as a junior … Hauled in 13 passes for 229 yards as a freshman … Four-year member of the Sulphur basketball team … … Son of former LSU All-America and first-round NFL Draft pick David LaFleur … His dad earned first-team All-America honors from Walter Camp in 1996 … He was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection (1994, 1996) … Coached at Sulphur by Cody Gueringer.

JT Lindsey * RB

5-11 * 185 * Fr. * HS

Alexandria, La. (Alexandria Senior HS)

Teams with Harlem Berry to give LSU the nation’s top running back tandem in the Class of 2025 … A consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked among the best at his position nationally … In the On3 composite, rated No. 148 overall nationally, No. 9 at his position and No. 4 in the state of Louisiana … Ranked as high as No. 137 overall nationally by Rivals … Listed as the nation’s No. 8 running back prospect by 247Sports and Rivals and No. 12 by On3 … As a junior, Lindsey rushed for 1,729 yards and 26 touchdowns … Named first-team 5A All-State as a junior … Also competed in track and field, where he posted a 10.85 in the 100 meters as a junior and ran the final leg of Alexandria’s 4×400 meter relay team that finished third in the 5A state meet … As a senior, led ASH to an undefeated regular-season with a 10-0 record and the No. 2 seed in the Division I Select playoffs … Rushed for 224 yards and 4 TDs in ASH’s second-round win in the 2024 playoffs … Coached at Alexandria Senior High by Thomas Bachman.

Walter Mathis * DT

6-1 * 285 * Fr. * HS

Savannah, Ga. (Calvary Day School)

One of the top nation’s top defensive line prospects from Calvary Day School in Savannah, Ga. …  Rated with 4-stars from both On3 and Rivals … Listed as a consensus 3-star prospect and ranked No. 44 nationally at his position and No. 62 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … Ranked as high as No. 26 nationally at his position by Rivals, No. 30 by On3 and No. 36 by ESPN … Reached the state quarterfinals in his first two seasons, before a run to the Class 3A state semifinals in 2023 … Posted 50 tackles, including 22 tackles for loss and 6 sacks, as a sophomore in 2022, helping Calvary Day to an 11-1 record and a trip to the Peach State AAA quarterfinals … Earned All-Region honors that season … In 2023, he recorded 6 sacks and 24 quarterback hurries with 44 tackles, including 18.5 for losses to earn All-Greater Savannah first-team honors for the second year in a row … Led Calvary Day School to a 13-1 record in 2023 before dropping the playoff semifinal to Cedar Grove, 49-42 … Over his varsity career, totaled 189 tackles, 57.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in 47 games played … Coached by Mark Stroud at Calvary Day School.

Tyler Miller * OL

6-5 * 341 * Fr. * HS

Laurel, Miss. (Laurel HS)

One of the top players in the state of Mississippi and listed among the best interior offensive line prospects nationally … Joins the Tigers after a decorated high school career at Laurel High School in Laurel, Miss … Gifted all-around athlete who also excels on the basketball court … A consensus 4-star prospect in the On3 composite … Rated with 4-stars from all of the national recruiting sites … Ranked as high as the No. 3 overall prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals … Highest overall national rating is No. 67 by Rivals … Listed No. 168 nationally, No. 11 at his position and No. 6 overall in Mississippi in the On3 composite … As a junior in 2023, helped Laurel win the Class 5A South State Championship before falling to West Point in the state title game … Also throws the shot put … Coached by Ryan Earnest. 

Keylan Moses * LB

6-2 * 208 * Fr. * HS

Baton Rouge, La. (University HS)

Versatile linebacker from University High School in Baton Rouge … Played high school football in the shadows of Tiger Stadium … Joins the Tigers as a consensus 4-star linebacker … Ranked as high as the No. 8 overall player in Louisiana and No. 8 nationally at his position by Rivals …. Listed at No. 15 overall in Louisiana and No. 42 at his position nationally in the On3 composite … Standout on both sides of the ball for Louisiana football powerhouse University High School … First-team 3A All-State in 2023 … Rushed for 614 yards and 10 TDs as a sophomore in 2022 … As a junior, tallied 69 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 9 sacks on defense and contributed 309 rushing yards and 7 TDs on offense … Tallied 151 tackles, 44 tackles for loss and 22 sacks in his first 2 years of high school football … Also blocked 4 career kicks, showing his versatility as a special teams contributor … Older brother Dylan Moses was a All-America linebacker at Alabama … Coached by Andy Martin.

DJ Pickett * CB

6-4 * 184 * Fr. * HS

Zephyrhills, Fla. (Zephyrhills HS)

The top-rated player in LSU’s 2025 signing class and the premier prep cornerback in this year’s class … A consensus 5-star prospect who is rated as the nation’s No. 1 cornerback by On3 and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 2 cornerback nationally by ESPN and 247Sports … In the On3 composite, listed as the nation’s No. 10 overall prospect, the No. 2 cornerback and the top player in the state of Florida … Rated as high as No. 6 overall nationally by On3 … Recorded 94 total tackles and 10 interceptions during his prep career … A playmaker on the offensive side of the ball as well, catching 130 passes for 2,577 yards and 25 touchdowns in high school … Also ran track, clocking a 10.7 in the 100-meter dash … Coached at Zephyrhills by Nick Carroll … Nephew of former NFL defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, who won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.

Charles Ross II  * LB

6-1 * 205 * Fr. * HS

Houston, Texas (North Shore Senior HS)

Versatile playmaking defender from North Shore High School in Houston who helps give LSU an elite linebacker signing class … Consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked as high as No. 2 nationally at his position by 247Sports … Ranked as high as the No. 12 overall prospect in the state of Texas by 247Sports … Ranked No. 13 in Texas and No. 3 nationally at his position by Rivals … Listed at No. 97 overall nationally, No. 19 in the state of Texas and No. 6 at his position in the On3 composite … Stars on the track as well, clocking at 10.36 100 meters at the Texas state championship meet, finishing fifth overall … Clocked at 4.43 in the 40 … As a junior, recorded 71 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 pass breakups in leading North Shore to the 6A Division I state championship game … Coached by Jon Kay.

Damien Shanklin * Edge

6-4 * 254 * Fr. * HS

Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central HS)

Consensus 4-star edge rusher from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. … One of the top overall prospects in the Midwest … Rated as the No. 3 overall player in Indiana and No. 20 at his position nationally in the On3 composite … Ranked No. 145 overall nationally in the On3 composite … Listed as the top overall prospect in the state of Indiana by ESPN … Ranked as high as the No. 8 overall edge rusher nationally by Rivals and No. 14 by On3 … Highest overall national rating is No. 139 by On3 followed by No. 148 by Rivals … Recorded 48 total tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, and 3.0 sacks as a senior in 2024 … Showed versatility with 1 interception, 5 pass deflections, and a forced fumble as a senior … Coached by Mike Kirschner at Warren Central High School.

Jhase Thomas * S

6-1 * 162 * Fr. * HS

Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS)

Versatile defensive back who is listed as one of the top 2 safeties in Louisiana along with fellow LSU signee Jacob Bradford … Consensus 4-star safety and ranked as high as No. 9 overall in the state of Louisiana and No. 21 nationally at his position by ESPN … Listed No. 11 overall in Louisiana and No. 28 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Standout on both sides of the ball in high school … Also excelled on the track, recording times of 11.07 in the 100 meters and 22.87 in the 200 as a junior … Dad is former NFL standout Fred Thomas …  Fred played 12 years in the NFL, including 8 with the New Orleans Saints … Joins Destrehan teammate Phillip Wright in LSU’s 2025 signing class … Coached by Marcus Scott.

Zach Weeks * LB

6-2 * 218 * Fr. * HS 

Oconee County, Ga. (Oconee County HS)

Joins older brothers West and Whit Weeks on the LSU roster in 2025 … Reclassified allowing him to play on the same team as his older brothers for the first time in competitive football … Consensus 4-star linebacker from Oconee County High School … Rated as high as No. 8 nationally at his position and No. 23 overall in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Listed at No. 35 at his position nationally and No. 44 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … As a junior, tallied 112 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and 16 quarterback hurries … As a sophomore, recorded 96 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks … His dad was a 3-year starter on the offensive line at Georgia from 1991-95 … Coached by Ben Hall at Oconee County High School.

Zion Williams * DT

6-4 * 342 * Fr. * HS

Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin HS)

Dominant defensive lineman from Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas … Consensus 4-star defensive tackle according to the On3 composite where he also ranked No. 26 nationally as his position and No. 42 overall in the state of Texas … Ranked as high as the nation’s No. 16 defensive tackle according to ESPN and No. 19 by On3 … Helped team to a 10-2 overall mark and to the second round of the playoffs as a senior in 2024 … As a sophomore in 2022, recorded 31 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks … Followed that with 37 tackles, 5 tackles for loss and 3 sacks as a junior in 2023 … Also participates in track and field, throwing the shotput and discus … Played for Todd Quick.

Phillip Wright * Wide Receiver

6-0 * 169 * Fr. * HS

Shrewsbury, La. (Destrehan HS)

Talented dual-sport standout from Destrehan High School in the New Orleans area … One of the top wide receivers in Louisiana and one of the premier sprinters in the state … A 4-star prospect in football and rated as the No. 14 overall player in Louisiana in the Class of 2025 … Earned 4-stars from On3 and 247Sports and 3-stars from ESPN and Rivals … In the On3 consensus, rated No. 54 at his position nationally … Listed as high as the No. 13 prospect in Louisiana by On3 and No. 14 by 247Sports … On the track, won the 2024 5A regional title in the 100 and 200 meters and a silver medal in the 2024 indoor 60-meter … Ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the 2023 All-American Bowl Showcase … Clocked at 10.46 in the 100 meters and 21.41 in the 200 … Helped Destrehan to a 15-0 mark and the LHSAA Division I Non-Select state title as a sophomore in 2022 … Team captured district football title in each of his four seasons … Coached at Destrehan by Marcus Scott.

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