Not too long after bringing in five-star cornerback DJ Pickett, LSU this week welcomed another top talent to their class of 2025 recruits.
Derek Meadows, a four-star wide receiver from Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, made his commitment to the Tigers official on Saturday. Meadows chose LSU over Notre Dame, the former home of Brian Kelly, and SEC rival Alabama.
According to Meadows, “LSU was the place to do it. To be the best, you must outwork the rest.”
Meadows is rated as a mid/high four-star or a five-star, depending on the recruitment agency you use. He is ranked No. 32 overall and as a five-star by 247, while he is ranked No. 41 in On3’s composite rankings. According to the On3 aggregate rankings, Meadows is the sixth-best receiver in his class.
Meadows’ formal visit to Baton Rouge in June caused Notre Dame to lose its initial lead in the race. That trip, along with Cortez Hankton’s recruiting efforts, enabled LSU to surpass Notre Dame and get Meadows’ commitment.
According to Meadows’ father, “Hankton played in the pros,” On3. His understanding of how to construct a wide receiver is evident from history. Their attitude is appealing to me. They have a very strict, fast-paced practice schedule that makes sure everyone gets from point A to point B. The surroundings, without a doubt. There, they are a family. It’s a wonderful setting for families.
After TaRon Francis, Meadows is the second wide receiver in LSU’s 2025 class. He is the 16th four- or five-star recruit in the class and gives LSU a total of eighteen committed. LSU’s class of 2025 is currently ranked third in the country, just ahead of Ohio State and Alabama.
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