Franklin Parish four-star running back Trey Martin gave his verbal pledge to join LSU’s 2027 recruiting class. The rising senior is the number one running back in the state, and 247Sports ranks him as the 14th best back in the nation. The Voice of the Patriots, Matt Reynolds, says even as a freshman, you could tell Martin could be the best player to ever wear a Patriots uniform.
Cut 16 (16) “…a threat offensively.”
The LSU Tigers also got a commitment from four star edge rusher Chris Whitehead from Chesterfield, Virgina. Ohio State, South Carolina and Virginia Tech were also after Whitehead, who had 54 tackles and 10.5 sacks as a junior. According to 2-4-7 sports, LSU’s recruiting class ranks as the 19th best.
The Saints have wrapped up mini-camp, but the work doesn’t stop. Quarterback Tyler Shough has plans to set up a passing retreat with the Saints receivers and Saints legend Drew Brees in San Diego. New Orleans has prioritized building chemistry this offseason, placing players into SWAT teams with teammates they may not usually be around. Shough says the offseason prep has helped on and off the field.
Cut 20 (18) “…have been around.”
At the College World Series, Oklahoma, who LSU beat in the SEC Tournament, is headed to the championship series of the C-W-S. The Sooners eliminated Georgia 11 to 4 as they hit five more runs last night. O-U will play North Carolina in a best out of three championship series starting on Saturday.