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LSU Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 31, 2016; Orlando , FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety John Battle (26) and linebacker Duke Riley (4) during the first quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando , FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety John Battle (26) and linebacker Duke Riley (4) during the first quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Phidarian Mathis, 4-star DT (Monroe, LA)

Defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis is one in-state prospect the LSU Tigers hope stays home with a pledge on National Signing Day. Mathis ranks 99th nationally, seventh best at his position and fourth best player in state of Louisiana, according to 247 Sports. Mathis is a four-star prospect.

The Tigers have two commits already in their 2017 recruiting class at defensive tackle and five on the current roster. Junior Davon Godchaux made the jump to the NFL Draft. Highly-rated Christian LaCouture returning for a fifth season. LaCouture tore his ACL in the preseason and took a medical redshirt in 2016.

Mathis would add depth at the position, but there’s a recruiting battle amongst rivals in the SEC. LSU and Alabama are favorites in the final stretch. He took an official visit to LSU on January 13 and Alabama on January 20. He also took an official to TCU on January 27, but it looks like they’re out of the mix.

It wouldn’t hurt Mathis to wait it out a year but there’s also the Crimson Tide to worry about. They have six defensive tackles on the roster for 2017 but just one commitment in their recruiting class.

Mathis will make his decision on National Signing Day.

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