LSU football recruiting stays hot with the commitment of a 4-star wide receiver
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Four-star wide receiver Jelani Watkins committed to LSU on Friday, continuing a recent hot streak on the recruiting trail for the Tigers.
Watkins, who’s 5-foot-9, is the No. 176 overall player in the 2024 class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
He grew up in Louisiana but now lives in Houston, where Watkins plays for Klein Forest High School. Watkins chose LSU over Arkansas, Texas and Texas A&M.
A remarkably fast player who will also run track, Watkins has been clocked at 10.27 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.39 seconds in the 200.
LSU has now gained five 2024 commitments in the past two weeks, pushing the class to No. 9 nationally, according to 247Sports.
Watkins is fourth wide receiver of the 2024 class, joining Joseph Stone, Kylan Billiot and Michael Turner.