On day one of spring break 2018 for Mohamoud Diabate, the four-star rush end out of Auburn (Ala.) visited LSU.

The Tigers offered the 6-foot-4, 215 pound junior less than a month ago and he now is up to over 18 offers. Monday was his first time in Baton Rouge and LSU made a strong first impression.

IN HIS OWN WORDS: "This was my first visit to LSU and it was a great first impression," said Diabate. "I loved the experience and LSU is definitely a top school for me.

"The majority of the time I was there, we watched practice. After that I got a chance to sit down with some of the coaches alone to talk about LSU and myself. They talked to me about how I'd help their team. We also toured the campus, then went to the stadium to take pictures, at the end, my family and coach O (Ed Orgeron) had a nice talk.

"While watching practice, I followed around my group. I felt like if I was there, I might as well learn some new things. There was a lot of energy and I Klavon Chaisson stood out to me. I was just amazed at the way he was playing.

"I spent time with coach O and coach [Tommie] Robinson and we talked about the culture down there and how I'd fit in. They basically said they needed a player like me in their class. He plans on me coming and playing because he feels like the way my body has been developing lately that I could play early if I worked hard.

"It was a great first impression. I loved the experience and LSU is definitely a top school for me. I like how I fit in their scheme really well, I feel like I could be a great player playing that way, and the fact that the head coach has so much focus on my position coaching wise is something I really liked.

"The family atmosphere and how coaches seem like cool people even when their coaching were highlights of the visit."

RIVALS REACTION: Diabate plays a couple of miles from Auburn University, so many think he is lean to the local school, but he has an open mind and he is exploring his options as a top recruit. He was at LSU Monday and he will visit Florida, Florida State and Virginia in the coming days. Diabate does not have an official leader or favorites list, but LSU impressed. He is not looking to make a decision until late in the process at this time.