Breaking News: LSU lands commitment for Another Young Star
LSU lands commitment from No. 2 prospect in Louisiana for Class of 2025
Jaboree Antoine, a highly regarded four-star cornerback, has officially committed to playing football for LSU, as he shared on social media this Saturday. In the Class of 2025, Antoine is ranked as the No. 53 player and the No. 8 cornerback in the nation according to the 247Sports composite. Currently attending Westgate in New Iberia, he holds the No. 2 spot among players in the state of Louisiana.
Antoine made the decision to join LSU over other notable programs like Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Texas A&M, Syracuse, and Tennessee. He is the fourth top-55 prospect in the nation to choose LSU for the 2025 cycle, joining five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, and five-star running back Harlem Berry.
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Underwood is the top-ranked player overall in the 2025 class, Moore is the top wide receiver, and Berry is both the No. 1 running back and the top prospect in Louisiana. With Antoine’s commitment, LSU now has pledges from three of the top five players in Louisiana’s 2025 class, including Berry and four-star linebacker Keylan Moses.
Before Antoine’s commitment, LSU already had the second-ranked recruiting class in the country. This recent addition follows the return of Corey Raymond, a New Iberia native, as LSU’s defensive backs coach on January 18. Raymond previously played a key role in recruiting and developing notable players like Derek Stingley Jr., Jamal Adams, and Tre’Davious White, contributing to LSU’s reputation as “DBU” (Defensive Back University).
Antoine’s commitment is seen as addressing a crucial need for LSU, particularly in the wake of defensive struggles in 2023, especially in the secondary. LSU’s defense faced challenges with injuries and absences, resulting in a young and depth-depleted cornerbacks room. The team allowed an average of 28 points per game and finished 102nd in the nation in defense, according to ESPN’s College Football Power Index. In three losses during the past season, LSU surrendered 45 points to Florida State, 55 to Ole Miss, and 42 to Alabama.