LSU Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

4. Willie Gay, 4-star OLB (Starkville, MS)

Willie Gay is a highly sought after outside linebacker prospect high on the LSU Tigers to-do list. Gay is a four-star Mississippi native rated 73rd overall in the nation, third at his position and second in the state of Mississippi, according to 247 Sports.

The Tigers already flipped one linebacker prospect’s commitment (Jacob Phillips) before National Signing Day. Earning Gay’s commitment would be huge in strengthening an already stout defense. With just one commit in the recruiting class and the loss of two to graduation, there’s room for Gay on the depth chart.

Gay committed to Ole Miss originally back in 2016 but decommitted in October after he fell in love with Michigan after a visit on October 22. Since then, the Starkville native has gone on official visits to Ole Miss on December 2 and Mississippi State and LSU on January 13 and January 20, respectively.

The Michigan Wolverines have been hard on the recruiting trail for Gay since his visit as well. Coach Chris Partridge visited his home on December 5 and January 12. But it looks like the LSU Tigers have a better shot.

Predictions have Gay leaning towards LSU and Mississippi State heavily as National Signing Day approaches. There’s a conference recruiting battle brewing going into the final stretch. Gay will make his decision on February 1.