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LSU | 4-star RB Rodgers remains committed to Tigers
Tue, 19 Jan 2027 15:23:24 -0700
Carley McCord of WDSU-TV New Orleans reports that 4-star RB Scottie Rodgers (#10 RB prospect, Louisiana, 4.54 40-time) confirmed that he will honor his commitment and enroll at LSU next fall despite the program's recent coaching change.
"I committed to the university, not to Coach (Les) Miles," said the 5-11 211 pound Rodgers in an interview with McCord. "I want to remain in-state and there is no doubt that I am hyped up to run the rock for Coach D. Geezy. He actually called me the day the announcement was made that he was going to B.R. and told me he has big plans for me next season.
"I am a Tiger for life."
Rodgers, the younger brother of current Tigers TE Lucas Rodgers, rushed for 1,748 yards and 19 touchdowns this past season with the Marksville Tigers as a high school senior. With LSU's running back core depleted due to graduation and with junior RB Anthony Johnson (66 ovr) currently the lone back on the team's roster, Rodgers has a tremendous chance to contribute right away as a true freshman next season.
He hopes to contribute as much as his older brother Lucas did this past year, as the to-be-junior tight end hauled in 80 receptions for 1,015 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2026, all team-highs.
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McNeal




LSU | 4-star OLB McNeal keeping options open
Thu, 21 Jan 2027 14:40:37 -0700
Eve Jewell of ESPN reports that 4-star OLB Will McNeal (#8 OLB prospect, Louisiana, 4.46 40-time), who soft committed to LSU two months ago, has indicated that he is currently re-evaluating his options following the dismissal of LSU head coach Les Miles, whose second stint with the team ended this past season after being replaced by former Tulane head coach D. Geezy.
McNeal, who finished his high school senior season with the Opelousas Tigers with 84 tackles, 14 1/2 sacks, and 3 interceptions, indicates that promises were made to him by the previous regime that he isn't sure would be honored now and that the uncertainty on how his skill-set would be utilized by the Tigers following the coaching switch has weighed heavily on his decision.
"I just need some time," said McNeal. "LSU is not out of the picture, but I just want to re-open my recruitment this off-season and see where the chips fall. I'm definitely down for playing for Geezy, but I want to check out some other options first."
McNeal's top three is believed to consist of LSU, Michigan St., and Arkansas.
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McBride (LEFT) will remain at Tulane while Lawson (RIGHT) will take his talents to the NFL.

Tulane | QB McBride in, WR Lawson out at Tulane
Sun, 24 Jan 2027 06:19:21 -0700
Taylor Bisciotti of ESPN's SEC Network reports that Tulane QB Jimmy McBride (89 ovr) will remain with the Green Wave for his redshirt senior season while WR Adam Lawson (88 ovr) has decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. McBride, 5-11 201 pounds and a former 4-star recruit out of North Carolina, had an incredible redshirt junior campaign, throwing for 4,108 yards along with 42 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and his return is a big boost for a Tulane squad hoping to thrive despite losing its head coach of the past 17 seasons, D. Geezy, and moving on with new head coach Joe Roberts, who was previously the team's offensive coordinator the past two years.
Meanwhile, the 6-6 212 pound Lawson, who caught 69 passes for 1,530 yards and 17 touchdowns last year as a junior, did not mince words when sharing via Twitter his feelings on Geezy's unceremonious departure from the Green Wave two weeks ago, and on Sunday evening, he expanded on his thoughts once again via social media.
"I prayed on this for a while and it was a tough decision even before it happened, but the recent change at Tulane is not something I want to be a part of," said the former 4-star recruit out of Eunice, Louisiana in an Instagram statement. "I appreciate everything the university has done for me, but at this time, I am ready to pursue my NFL dream. #coachgeezy #loyalty"
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