Coveted LSU Football Commit Shuts Down Recruitment, Locked in With Tigers

LSU defensive line commit Zion Williams quiets rumors, remains loyal to the Bayou Bengals down the stretch.

Courtesy of Zion Williams' Instagram.

Lufkin (Tex.) four-star defensive lineman Zion Williams revealed a commitment to the LSU Tigers on July 4th with Brian Kelly's program adding one of the top prospects in the Lone Star State to the 2025 class.

Williams, who's been wined and dined by the top schools in America, made the decision to pledge to defensive line coach Bo Davis and Co.

The 6-foot-4, 330-pounder provides the Bayou Bengals with a critical piece for the future in the trenches.

It's no secret LSU has a lack of depth up front on the current roster, and with Williams coming in, he's a key piece to what the program will do for the long haul.

On Wednesday night, On3 Sports revealed that Williams was set to take an unofficial visit to Austin (Tex.) for a trip to see the Texas Longhorns.

With the Early Signing Period inching closer, the decision was one that had concern, but Williams shut down any "flip" rumors immediately.

"I’m not going anywhere other than LSU I was just trynna watch some good games and if you didn’t hear it from me it ain’t true," Williams posted via X.

I’m not going anywhere other than LSU I was just trynna watch some good games and if you didn’t hear it from me it ain’t true🤦🏾‍♂️ @Geaux247 @LSUfootball @lsu_szn

— Zion Williams (@ZionWilliams06) November 21, 2024

Williams is viewed as a gem by the LSU staff with defensive line coach Bo Davis thrilled at the upside he attains.

A player with tremendous size and improving technique, Williams gives the Tigers an important piece to the 2025 Recruiting Class.

It's officially "flip season" with LSU looking to lock in the 2025 Recruiting Class with pledges expected to put pen to paper during the Early Signing Period beginning on Dec. 4.

Williams isn't the only prospect who's shut down his recruitment:

Jaiden Braker: 4-Star Linebacker Commit

Snellville (Ga.) South Swinnett linebacker Jaiden Braker revealed a commitment to the LSU Tigers in July after flipping his commitment from the South Carolina Gamecocks.

The fast-rising linebacker has become a household name in the Peach State as he continues a big-time senior campaign.

The Georgia native has had the Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide making a push during the final weeks leading up to the Early Signing Period, but Braker has shut down any potential flip rumors.

Braker revealed to On3 Sports that he is locked in with the LSU Tigers and will be putting pen to paper with the program in December.

The four-star linebacker was a player firmly on "Flip Watch" over the last few weeks, but has bought into what defensive coordinator Blake Baker and the Bayou Bengals are selling in Baton Rouge.

He's a player Baker was high on all summer before extending an offer to the then South Carolina commitment.

Once the LSU offer was in, Braker wasted no time in flipping his pledge.

He comes in at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds with impressive speed to back it up. Braker has proven to be an impressive sideline-to-sideline linebacker at the high school ranks and is in the midst of a big-time senior campaign at South Gwinett.

Braker is one of three linebacker commitments for the LSU Tigers in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle. He joins Charles Ross, the No. 2 linebacker in America, and Louisiana native Keylan Moses.

Ross recently revealed he has also shut down his recruitment and will put pen to paper with the Bayou Bengals during the Early Signing Period next month:

The Buzz: Charles Ross Edition

Houston (Tex.) North Shore linebacker Charles Ross continues skyrocketing up the 2025 Recruiting Rankings after coming in as the No. 2 linebacker in the latest update via 247Sports.

Ross, an LSU commit, has become a household name after becoming one of the top prospects in the Lone Star State.

The No. 2 linebacker in America revealed a commitment to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers in March as his recruitment began taking off.

Ross reeled in offers from LSU, Houston and Baylor, among several other Power Four programs, but a visit to Baton Rouge quickly swayed his interest in the Tigers' direction.

He ultimately shut down his recruitment and pledged to the LSU coaching staff, but it was the impact of defensive coordinator Blake Baker that made all the difference.

Baker prioritized Ross and made him feel welcome in the Bayou State. There's a vision in place for the youngster to come in and make an impact for the Tigers.

“Coach Baker has been an inspiration. We communicate on a regular basis,” Ross told On3 Sports. “Our relationship has grown from him being a recruiter to him becoming a mentor to me.”

Ross is another impressive evaluation by Baker. When LSU's defensive coordinator offered the Texas native, he was hovering around a Top 30 linebacker in America.

Now, as he works through his senior campaign, Ross has catapulted to the No. 2 linebacker in the country as a high four-star prospect.

Last season for North Shore High School, Ross logged 71 tackles to go along with six sacks, two pass breakups, two interceptions and also a pick-six as a junior.

He's a phenomenal football player, but his track speed is what separates him from the rest of the pack. Earlier this year, the four-star linebacker clocked a personal-best 10.63 in the 100-meter dash.

Now, as Ross continues working through his senior campaign, he's shut down his recruitment and will not be taking any more visits. He's locked in with the LSU Tigers and will put pen to paper with the program during the Early Signing Period in December.

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