Recruiting within your own state is critical, but when a program pulls top talent from a rival’s backyard, it can be a game-changer. For LSU’s head coach Brian Kelly and his team, securing a highly-rated recruit from Alabama always feels particularly satisfying, given the fierce rivalry between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
This scenario unfolded on Friday when LSU successfully nabbed Dylan Purter, a four-star cornerback hailing from Tuskegee, Alabama.