Brune’s 2025 LSU Class Rankings
On Wednesday, LSU ended signing day with 23 signatures and a top 10 class in the country, with three five stars and several intriguing players. As it was going on, we also released our full scouting report write ups that included thoughts from On3 experts as well as my own analysis and all the information to know.
If you haven’t already, check those out for the full breakdown of their games: OFFENSE / DEFENSE
Every year since arriving at LSU I have released my personal class rankings right after signing day and that’s what we’re doing today. These rankings are based on how much I believe they will produce at LSU in their careers. Of course, I am not on the rankings team and that group with Cody Bellaire and Charles Power deserve way more credit, so check out the full On3 Industry Rankings as well.
Here are my personal rankings of the class with a bried explanation for each one. This is meant to encourage debate and give my assessments without demeaning the young players who worked incredibly hard to get here. Let’s get into it.
23. OL Brett Bordelon
Good frame to work with and in theory can play any position on the OL, but needs to refine his footwork and balance. Showed promise as a run blocker with a good motor, so we’ll see how he develops.
22. DB Jacob Bradford
A physical defensive back who played a lot of corner at Catholic High School, giving him experience in coverage. Has some exciting punt returns as well showing his excellent athleticism and upside in the future. I just wasn’t wowed by the ball skills or the size in coverage.
21. S/LB CJ Jimcoily
I see the athleticism and the potential versatility in the secondary for Jimcoily. He’s most likely a STAR in Blake Baker’s defense and is a very good tackler in the open field. Played corner as a junior then moved to safety. Good size at 6-foot-3, but needs to become more fluid as a mover and more impactful as a playmaker at the next level.
20. WR Phillip Wright
Awesome speed and someone who was used as a gadget player in most cases at Destrehan, so we got to see his speed, but not the route running or tracking ability as much. He certainly can carve out a role at the next level, I’m just unsure what the upside is long term, but he certainly could develop and round out his game.
19. DL Brandon Brown
Really like Brown’s athleticism and ability to move around on the defensive line. He feels like someone Bo Davis could mold into any type of player in the coming years and that is valuable. He showed flashes as a pass rusher, but was really strong against the run and taking on blocks. Was not incredibly dynamic on tape, but has a lot to work with.
18. DT Dilan Battle
A true nose tackle at 6-foot-3 and 300+ pounds, Battle is ready to take on double teams and put pressure on teams in the middle. There’s a good foundation with his strength and motor and these are players Bo Davis has had success with before.
17. OL Tyler Miller
Miller is an awesome run blocker and at 6-foot-5 with a great frame, he has potential to grow as a pass protector long term. If he can do that, he can be a high-level tackle, but if not, he could still be a solid guard that moves people in the run game. Thought he could finish blocks better and refine his game, but the strength is there.
16. DL Walter Mathis
Great motor and great versatility, around 285 pounds and can line up really anywhere on the defensive line in college. The quickness for his size is incredible and it reminds me of a Jay’Viar Suggs that is going to make plays as a pass rusher on the interior. I;m interested to see how he holds up physically, but that burst is electric.
15. LB Keylan Moses
LSU LB commits Jaiden Braker and Keylan Moses (right) on their official visit (Photo: Keylan Moses)
Incredibly fun tape, Moses is a passionate playmaker who will always have a chance to get on the field with his motor. Also, he’s an awesome athlete, just under 6-foot-2 with reps on offense as well and the speed to hawk down ball carriers. Sees the game well, but will continue to work on pass coverage ability and generally playing in space. Still, I’ll take this guy on my team any day.
14. RB JT Lindsey
Lindsey has awesome physical tools and great straight line speed. The power he runs with is impressive, but he can also shuffle his feet and make some defenders miss. Excellent vision and burst hitting the hole. Not going to wow you laterally, but has shown more than enough to be a top 12 back in this class.
13. CB Aidan Anding
An interesting player who is a multi-sport athlete and got a late jump on football, Anding is still growing as a player, but there’s a lot to work with that excites Corey Raymond. The ball skills are especially advanced and a product of playing other sports. The fluidity in his movement is also awesome to watch and pair that with sub-11 100 meter speed and it’s a fun player that is only scratching the surface of what he can become.
12. LB Jaiden Braker
A heat-seeking missile at linebacker who is always in attack more and looking to make the big play on defense. Excellent size paired with a quick first step makes him tough to block and seemingly a great fit at Will linebacker on Blake Baker’s defense. Interested to see if he becomes more of a traditional backer or remains in that Harold Perkins-type mold.
11. TE JD LaFleur
A player outside of the top 350 in the country, LaFleur is someone I think can get on the field early and often at LSU. The blocking immediately makes him valuable and takes some pressure off of the pass catchers at the position right now. However, unlike Mac Markway, I think there’s real upside as a receiver as well. He’s shown fluid route running and good hands that should make him reliable, albeit not really dynamic.
10. EDGE Damien Shanklin
This is where it begins to really get elite for me. Shanklin is an awesome pass rusher who just doesn’t get blocked. He showed enough versatility in his pass rush to make me believe he has the tools for Kevin Peoples to work with. There were positive flashes as a run defender as well to round out his game. An exciting EDGE prospect.
9. S Jhase Thomas
Thomas is an exciting talent in the back end who makes play after play in the back end. The closing speed is scary fast and he has excellent ball skills to pair with a fun physicality. He played offense and returned punts at the high school level, reminding me of PJ Woodland from last year, but Thomas is an even better athlete and looks the part as someone who can excel at LSU.
8. WR TaRon Francis
2025 WR TaRon Francis (Sam Spiegelman, On3)
In an era where most receivers need time to adapt physically to the college game, I have no such concerns for Francis. at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Francis embraces contact and making tough catches and has some of the best ball tracking I’ve seen from an LSU commit in recent years. He has good speed, with a 10.86 100 meter time, but it’s the hands, the physicality, and the polish to his game that I am sold on.
7. LB Charles Ross
What do you get when you pair a 10.36 100 time with a fundamentally sound linebacker from a powerhouse Texas program? You get Charles Ross. He’s a polished linebacker who sees the field well and has the playmaking ability to cover sideline to sideline. We’ll see him get stronger in the coming years, but this is Blake Baker’s dream as a prospect.
6. LB Zach Weeks
Since Zach reclassified, his ranking is outside the top 300 in the country, so maybe you’d expect him not to be as dynamic as his brother Whit? Or not as big? Nope, it’s another incredible athlete from the Weeks family. We’ve seen this before as Whit was a late riser in the rankings, well Zach is going to skip that part and get to campus and get a year of development instead. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a starter in 2026.
5. DT Zion Williams
At nearly 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds, Williams is a monster on the inside. Teams have to double him to have any chance at stopping him and even then, he overwhelms opposing offenses. He wears the weight really well and once he gets comfortable at LSU, he’s going to be a massive addition. He’s what Bo Davis has been missing this year.
4. OL Solomon Thomas
Thomas is the most technically sound offensive line signee since Will Campbell and it sets his floor incredibly high. The pass protection is especially elite and going to be his redeeming quality throughout his college career. A tick under 6-foot-4, I think he’ll be cross trained at both tackle and guard, but he’s not a prototypical tackle height. He has long enough arms, so we’ll see, but it’s going to be interesting to see where he settles in.
3. OL Carius Curne
Curne is an absolute monster athlete at 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds. He’s quick, strong, flexible, and has an awesome motor. He’s one of the best athletes LSU has had in the Brian Kelly era on the offensive line. Just an awesome prospect who should be able to reach his ceiling with the proper coaching and development.
2. CB DJ Pickett
I compared him to Travis hunter because of how elite he is on both sides of the ball, but his highest upside is at cornerback and it’s special to watch. The height is magnified and makes him a menacing player to throw in the direction of. The range, speed, ball skills, even tackling are all incredibly polished and ready to contribute to LSU’s secondary immediately. He’s the highest rated prospect in this class and should end up being a top tier cornerback in the SEC.
1. RB Harlem Berry
Harlem Berry will be a Heisman finalist in his time at LSU. He is going to absolutely fill up the statsheet as both a runner and a receiver and get an insane amount of touches. I raved about his skillset in the scouting report story, but it’s ridiculous. He just skates across the field like Reggie Bush and Barry Sanders and has the speed and has the power to round out his game. I know, LSU lost its quarterback for the cycle, but this is a guy who can make any quarterback and offensive coordinator look good.
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