On Friday evening, Georgia four-star cornerback Nathaniel Wiggins dedicated to LSU over a double-digit offer list that came down to a last group that also consisted of Southern Cal, Oregon and Florida.
Heres what 247Sports nationwide analyst Greg Biggins stated about what Wiggins gives the field.
Beyond Wiggins, the Tigers have the opportunity to continue to add more protective backs to the dedication list ahead of National Signing Day. LSU remains in the top three for Alabama first-class cornerback GaQuincy McKinstry, and Raymond continues to push for five-star Louisiana defensive back Sage Ryan, who is ranked as the nations No. 1 security possibility on the 247Sports Composite. LSU safeties coach Bill Busch also has the Tigers in the mix for a handful of nationwide securities who remain uncommitted, including Pennsylvanias Derrick Davis Jr., Texas Andrew Mukuba and Floridas Terrion Arnold.
LSU has landed another dedication for the 2021 recruiting class, this time dipping into the Peach State for the first cornerback addition to the commitment list.
Wiggins was hired to LSU by cornerbacks coach and recruiting coordinator Corey Raymond, and he signs up with another Atlanta native in Khari Gee as the second defensive back dedication into the 2021 class in Baton Rouge.
” Two-way standout with the ability to end up at 3 various positions in college,” he said. “Is a high-end possibility at safety, receiver, and corner. Hes a smooth professional athlete, really experienced an uses his long 6-2 frame to win dive ball battles on both sides of the ball. As a corner, he shows good ball awareness and ball skills, the quickness and modification of instructions to watch a receiver and enough long speed to keep up some of the quicker gamers down the field. As a receiver, he captures the ball naturally, runs well after the catch and shows goo timing on contested 50-50 balls. He has a lean frame with more of a corner frame however could grow into a rangy security where his cover skills would be extremely affective in coverage. Shows high-end instincts and a natural feel for the corner position and thats most likely where his advantage is highest. Jobs as an effect upper tier Power 5 future and starter mid round NFL draft choice.”
LSU now has 17 dedications for the 2021 class, and with the addition of Wiggins, head coach Ed Orgeron and his staff have actually gone up in the 247Sports Team Rankings to the No. 3 class in the nation, tracking only Ohio State and Alabama. The Buckeyes and Crimson Tide both have 19 total commitments.
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Wiggins is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 6 cornerback possibility in the no. and the nation 68 total prospect in the class.
As a corner, he reveals excellent ball awareness and ball skills, the quickness and change of instructions to shadow a receiver and enough long speed to run with some of the faster players down the field. Beyond Wiggins, the Tigers have the opportunity to continue to add more protective backs to the commitment list ahead of National Signing Day. LSU remains in the leading 3 for Alabama five-star cornerback GaQuincy McKinstry, and Raymond continues to push for five-star Louisiana defensive back Sage Ryan, who is ranked as the countrys No. 1 security prospect on the 247Sports Composite. LSU securities coach Bill Busch likewise has the Tigers in the mix for a handful of national securities who remain uncommitted, including Pennsylvanias Derrick Davis Jr., Texas Andrew Mukuba and Floridas Terrion Arnold.
LSU currently has sophomores Derek Stingley Jr. and Cordale Flott set to begin at cornerback, with the potential for Flott to also play nickel while bringing a newbie like freshman Eli Ricks onto the field at cornerback opposite Stingley. LSU likewise returns 2 more second-year cornerbacks in Jay Ward and Raydarious Jones, and both saw action as real freshmen a year earlier.
