Prediction: LSU Football to Land Commitment From Prized South Carolina Tight End

LSU trending for coveted tight end Mike Tyler Jr., fresh off of unofficial visit to Baton Rouge.

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff welcomed coveted tight end Mike Tyler Jr. to Baton Rouge for the program's Bayou Splash recruiting event this weekend.

The South Carolina native made his way to Baton Rouge on Thursday to begin his two-day stay with LSU keeping their foot on the gas in his recruitment.

After camping with the Tigers over the summer, the program was impressed with the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder, ultimately sending him an invite to make his way to town for the Bayou Splash event.

Now, Tyler is a name to keep tabs on as his recruitment nears the finish line over the next few weeks. A player the program is pushing for, they've turned up the heat as of late.

247Sports recruiting expert Sonny Shipp placed a prediction for Tyler to ultimately land in LSU's 2025 Recruiting Class after making the move on Thursday.

Tyler currently holds offers from over 20 programs including LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Wake Forest, among others.

LSU is pushing for the Columbia, South Carolina native despite already holding a commitment from the No. 1 tight end in Louisiana, JD LaFleur. As it stands, the goal is to have a two-tight end class in 2025 with Tyler rounding out the haul alongside LaFleur.

#LSU TE target Mike Tyler tells me he's back on campus in Baton Rouge.

The South Carolina product is a top target as LSU pushes towards a two-TE class.

Louisiana 4-star JD LaFleur is committed. Keep an eye on Tyler after a trio of summer visits.

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Tyler is fresh off of a big-time junior campaign after hauling in 33 receptions for 543 yards and seven touchdowns for his program.

A dynamic offensive weapon, he's shown the ability to work as both a receiving and blocking tight end with high expectations heading into his senior year.

As it stands, the Tigers are pulling out front for his services with LSU Tigers On SI now predicting Tyler ultimately lands in LSU's 2025 Recruiting Class.

The No. 3 overall class in America, Tyler would join a star-studded group that has the chance to reach No. 1 status before it's all said and done.

Tyler isn't the only name to keep a close eye on over the next few days.

Another name to keep tabs on:

Aidan Anding: No. 2 Cornerback in Louisiana

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff hosted one of Louisiana's top prospects this weekend with coveted cornerback Aidan Anding making his way to campus on Friday.

Anding, the No. 2 ranked cornerback in the Bayou State, has been a prospect on LSU's radar over the last few months with recruiting guru Frank Wilson extending an offer in June.

The 5-foot-11, 160-pounder was expected to reveal a college decision at the end of June, but after receiving an offer from LSU, he elected to push back his commitment date.

Anding, one of the top athletes in the Louisiana, has received All-State honors in football, basketball and track. A true phenom, LSU is ramping up the push with significant buzz to another SEC program.

The Texas Longhorns had all the momentum this summer with Steve Sarkisian and Co. fully in front to land Anding's services, but now the hometown program has ramped up its push.

LSU Tigers On SI will likely log a prediction for the Tigers to win out here for Anding's services once the dust settles with the Tigers getting him on campus on Friday.

We've already seen On3 Sports recruiting expert Billy Embody place a prediction in favor of LSU as they look to lockdown the Louisiana star with the stud corner trending the Tigers' way.

Now, it's full steam ahead for the Tigers to add the talented 2025 targets to their No. 3 recruiting class in America.

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