Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff have been working tirelessly on the recruiting trail in the 2025 cycle with more names trending the Bayou Bengals’ way.

Now, with the Dead Period being lifted on March 3, more dominoes could fall LSU’s ways sooner rather than later.

The LSU Recruiting Buzz

The James Simon Buzz:

Brian Kelly and Co. have been adamant about locking down Louisiana and building a wall around the state when it comes to The Boot’s best players.

Now, the Tigers have secured commitments from six of the Top 10 prospects with one more trending their way.

LSU has continued its push for the No. 4 player in Louisiana: James Simon.

The No. 2 running back in the Bayou State and Top 10 back in the 2025 cycle is quickly trending LSU’s way after visits with the coaching staff.

The Recent Visit in Shreveport:

Recruiting guru Frank Wilson and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan checked in on the No. 2 running back in Louisiana last month after traveling up to Shreveport.

The four-star, Top 10 back in the 2025 cycle has been wined and dined by the top programs in the country with the Bayou Bengals looking to keep the Calvary Baptist star in The Boot.

Wilson, the Tigers’ running backs coach, has already locked in a pledge from the No. 1 back in America, Harlem Berry, with Simon looking to be his next target.

Simon has been trending LSU’s way for months, but with no commitment date set, this program will continue putting their foot on the gas in order to secure his services.

The 2025 class has the chance to be a program changer for the purple and gold. With commitments from Bryce Underwood (No. 1 QB), Harlem Berry (No. 1 RB) and Dakorien Moore (No. 1 WR), Brian Kelly and Co. aren’t messing around.

The offensive weapons are remarkable and LSU is looking to assemble an impressive one-two punch in the backfield with Berry and Simon.

Now, the Tigers have completed a visit with their top running back target after an in-person check in last month with another trip coming on March 24.

During the last month’s check in, it also gave the staff a chance to meet with Devin Harper, a four-star offensive lineman who plays his high school ball alongside Simon.

Harper recently revealed his pledge to the purple and gold with LSU looking to do the same with Simon.