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Four-star defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis from Monroe, LA (Neville HS) announced Tuesday afternoon that he has committed to Alabama.

He chose the Crimson Tide over LSU and TCU.


Mathis is the No. 4 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 2 overall player from the state of Louisiana for the class of 2017, according to ESPN.

For more info on Mathis, visit his profile page on our Recruiting Tracker.
Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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kbartj100 months
8 out of 23 signees thus far from Louisiana
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Disgeaux Bob100 months
Tiger bait !!! No chest .
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stho381100 months
No cares given. All in for big Marvin Wilson baby!
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bdf323100 months
Sucks to be him
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bearfan22100 months
Enjoy all those rednecks
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Laman1978100 months
The fence isn't even around Baton Rouge. Why should we expect it to be around Monroe? Hopefully Orgeron fixes this before the 2018 class commits.
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Mouche337100 months
Its a shock, but with this news, I think we have a really good shot at getting Wilson. Think about it. I think this guy chose Bama because Wilson is choosing LSU tomorrow. That's why he made his announcement today and not tomorrow like everyone else is. Honestly, I really do prefer Wilson. Who wouldn't?
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eugene1928LSU100 months
Hope you are right and me too on Wilson. Riddance to this new gump
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CTtiger30100 months
Im from Monroe and Im pretty embarrassed about all the sellouts we've had over the last few years
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Mulerider100 months
I wish nothing but mediocrity and failure for this player. Geaux Tigers!
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Lexman1100 months
If we keep Farrell, this becomes a push. Farrell listed at 6'4" 290lbs. from Alabama. Mathis listed at 6'4" 287lbs. from Louisiana. Farrell a 3 star. Mathis a 4 star. Basically, we swap the same player. Now, if we lose Farrell, then the cheese gets a little more binding.
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stevo1905100 months
Yeah, similar size=same player. Jesus.
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HuRRiCaNe MiLeS100 months
I'm fixing to put a LSU billboard on Forsythe. This some bullshite.
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BayouTiga100 months
Must have a bunch of dem snowflakes on this forum as they can't accept reality. Down vote your momma people.
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LSUMaverick100 months
Phidarian what a stupid name
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LSUMaverick100 months
Is this the one that was making his announcement in a cemetery?
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Tiger in Carolina100 months
I await the picture in front of a new car.
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tigbit100 months
Hope these players that leave the state don't come back.
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Tiger1988100 months
Challenger U
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BayouTiga100 months
HUGE miss here DD!!! Who in the heck is your source?! LSU currently has 21 commitments in its 2017 recruiting class which is ranked No. 6 in the nation according to 247Sports’ Composite Team rankings. The Tigers can take up to 27. There’s no guarantee that LSU will end up signing a full class (it’s actually uncommon for a school that changes coaches at mid-season to do so, but based on the many prospects still on LSU’s board, it’s likely that the Tigers will). Below are my thoughts on several recruits still in play. ————————————— Phidarian Mathis (DL) - 90% Marvin Wilson - DL - 85% Todd Harris - S - 75% Tyler Taylor - LB - 75% Markeviest Bryant - OLB - 75%
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BayouTiga100 months
Why downvote.......DD had this guy at 90%. That is a HUGE MISS!!! WTF
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TigerOnThe Hill100 months
"HUGE miss here DD!!!" Yes, Scott Long was wrong. So what?? He's human. He made a mistake. It's not that big a deal. Are you going to tell us you've never made a mistake.
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SomeLSUguy100 months
I'll bet you do not complain when he is right... Scott Long has given us far more good information than bad... Plus you have to know when reading his posts that those are one mans' opinions. He's a baseball guy at heart, so what if he swung and missed on this one. Still Love ya DD
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Chicken100 months
BOOOOOOO!!!!!
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BayouTiga100 months
I am a huge LSU fan! Having said that, you peeps need to get a grip with reality that Bama is a cut above LSU right now. Until we beat their gump asses, Bama will continue to cherry pick LA. Wake Up!!!
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LSUAlum2001100 months
If there were stud players in Alabama, and they were down and we were up, we still wouldn't get them to come here.
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Whynotme100 months
The truth hurts!! I agree. Beating Alabama is the only thing that can solve this. nothing else!
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