re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition

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LSU keeping tabs on 4-star CB Chester Kimbrough

Chester Kimbrough is still awaiting an offer from a certain school right up Interstate 10.

That offer could come as early as this spring, should the 4-star cornerback make the trip to Baton Rouge to check in with LSU defensive backs coach Corey Raymond, who has shown increased interest in the 6-foot, 170-pound New Orleans product in recent weeks. It could come in June, if Kimbrough elects to return to campus for the elite high school prospect camp, a challenge he rarely shies away from.

Of course, LSU has been recruiting the top-300 prospect quietly behind the scenes in hopes of luring Kimbrough on campus soon. The Tigers have their work cut out after Alabama, Texas, Michigan, Florida and Mississippi State all offered him early this spring, but that in no way means that any doors are closed.

“I’m still open to anyone,” Kimbrough told SEC Country. “Any offer is a blessing, and I look forward to it.”

Raymond has been an integral figure in Kimbrough’s recruitment, despite the cornerback not yet holding an offer. LSU’s secondary coach hosted him for a 1-on-1 meeting in March after the team’s first spring practice. He’s working feverishly to develop a closer bond with the in-state prospect, but he also wants him to make more visits to campus and perhaps display his abilities in a camp setting as most Louisiana prospects do.

Kimbrough remains open to that possibility and maintains a high opinion of Raymond as he delves into the thick of his recruitment this spring.

“I got a text from Coach Corey not too long ago. They just want to see me and want to talk with me,” Kimbrough explained. “They just want to talk about things more the next time I’m up there and talk a lot more face-to-face.”

Kimbrough has punched his ticket to Nike’s The Opening Finals near Dallas later this summer. There’s a strong chance that he could have an offer from LSU in hand by the time he heads to Texas.

Kimbrough is set to visit Alabama this weekend. He heads to Florida next weekend. LSU is hopeful Kimbrough will make his way back to Baton Rouge for one of several camps in June.

Of course, the Tigers have a special place in the New Orleans native’s heart. An offer sooner rather than later would go a long way in making up ground on current favorites such as Florida, Mississippi State, Alabama, Georgia and Kansas.

“LSU, their defense is still thin in the secondary,” Kimbrough said. “Coach Corey is good people and I get along with him well, but LSU, they have work to do.”

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OL Clay Webb, No. 11 overall

Here’s another one that public perception will tell you has already made up his mind.

Alabama has been the favorite since Clay Webb came onto the season.

It makes sense why. He’s the top-ranked prospect in Alabama, and the Crimson Tide have had a lot of historical success landing a commitment from those. He’s close friends with Alabama offensive line commit Pierce Quick, and the two have expressed interest in playing together. And most of all, Webb grew up a Crimson Tide supporter, which has to have some effect on a college decision.

It’s interesting to note Webb’s willingness to wait out his decision.

Webb wants to be patient with his choice, perhaps until December after his senior season. That timeline would indicate the 5-star offensive lineman isn’t anywhere close to set on his college destination. He wants to take several visits to LSU, Tennessee and Georgia, as well as the in-state schools before committing.

Of that group, Auburn is by far the most likely to pick Webb away from Alabama. His relationships with quarterback commit Bo Nix and offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey will go a long way to winning that in-state recruiting battle.

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Captain Crown

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When I talked to his dad last week, I didn't get the feeling he was going to be doing it as soon as this weekend.

I do think Bama leads, though, and a big reason is the family traveled to go watch Christian's brother at Wake Forest and the staying close to home angle is not as big of a deal just to be close to his parents. I also think he knows defense is his ticket to the next level and beyond, and Bama hammered that home early while LSU first went for the offense angle.

On top of that, his brother is working in Seattle after getting out of football and a couple of years with Seattle's practice squad, so another dynamic where getting away is not a big deal at all.

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I get it, and I know it's a hard sell. But, Saban did not win his first year as a matter of fact is first season was poor. But when he got the players, then things turned.

He first started with taking questionable character kids who would not be touched by most respectable schools and great players who would not qualify and mysteriously get the qualified. Then when he started winning players took noticed and here we are.

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Not just beat them, but we need to pay as good as they do to handlers, parents, grand parents, EVERYBODY. That's how Bama sneaks in the state every year.

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what news? What did i miss?

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