LSU making a push for 5-star safety Jonah Williams

Brian Kelly and LSU have caught fire on the recruiting trail. This summer has brought a flurry of commitments, including five-star corner DJ Pickett. LSU is back in the race for the No. 1 overall class in the country, but LSU is far from finished.

According to Steve Wiltfong of On3, LSU is making a push for Jonah Williams, the top safety in the country.

“I think LSU is still one of those programs that you look at and say they’re in the top two or three for the No. 1 ranked safety in the country. He’s loved his visits to Baton Rouge. He’s someone that’s gonna play baseball on the next level. He’s throwing 94 miles per hour this summer. LSU’s track record of baseball is also something that helps them out,” Wiltfong said.

Wiltfong mentioned Oregon, Texas and Texas A&M as well, but said “LSU is right in the middle of it.”

Williams would be another massive get as Kelly and defensive backs coach Corey Raymond look to reload with talent in the secondary. LSU already has the nation’s top corner on board, but getting the top safety would be the exclamation point on an already elite class.

LSU has a history of landing elite safeties and sending to the NFL. Raymond produced Jamal Adams and Grant Delpit in his previous stint at LSU. The Tigers will hope Williams goes on to join that group.

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