2017 National Signing Day: 10 Biggest Names to Know

5. K’Lavon Chaisson, 4-star WDE (Houston, TX)

K’Lavon Chaisson is the one target high on a lot of teams’ radar as National Signing Day approaches. Chaisson climbed up the recruiting ranks late in 2017, now a highly sought after weakside defensive end. He finished the season 37th nationally, fourth overall at weakside defensive and fifth-best in the state of Texas, according to 247 Sports. He is a four-star prospect.

Chaisson has had a busy January as a result of his explosive senior season. He finished his final high school season with 84 total tackles and 21 sacks. He took official visits to LSU, Texas, Colorado and Florida on the 13th, 20th, 23rd, and 27th respectively.

Football is in the bloodline, as Chaisson’s brother, Kelvin, also played at Baylor University as a an outside linebacker. But with so much turmoil surrounding their campus in Waco Texas, it’s unlikely he’ll go there.

The LSU Tigers will have eight weakside defensive ends on the roster entering the 2017 season. They lost seniors Tashawn Bower and Lewis Neal. With two commits already in their recruiting class, losing out on Chaisson wouldn’t hurt the Tigers too badly. But getting his pledge would certainly boost the depth and strength of the position.

Chaisson is expected to make his decision on National Signing Day. Early predictions have him choosing Texas Longhorns.