LSU stays red-hot with commitment from four-star RB Kaleb Jackson

LSU kept its hot streak going on Tuesday morning as Baton Rouge (La.) Liberty Magnet four-star running back Kaleb Jackson made his pledge to stay home and play for Brian Kelly.

Jackson's commitment comes on the heels of a busy offseason for the four-star as he saw a hotly-contested battle occur with Texas A&M, Alabama and LSU.

The Aggies went into the spring as the perceived favorite after a big push from Jimbo Fisher and his staff, but an official visit to Alabama opened Jackson's eyes towards playing in Tuscaloosa.

However, a strong late push from LSU that made him feel like an immediate priority ended up being the deciding factor as he becomes the first commit for the Tigers in the city of Baton Rouge since the arrival of Brian Kelly. Overall, Jackson becomes LSU's tenth commitment in the month of July alone.

As the full-time starter last season at Liberty Magnet, Jackson rushed for 2,031 yards and 29 touchdowns while also hauling in 21 receptions for 394 yards and four touchdowns. He helped lead his team to a 9-2 record and a second round playoff appearance in his first season on varsity.

On the track, Jackson has a personal best of 7.15 in the 60-meter event, 10.64 in the 100-meter event and 22.28 in the 200-meter event.

At 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, Jackson is the No. 117 ranked recruit in the country for the class of 2023, according to Rivals. He is the No. 5 ranked running back in the country and the No. 10 ranked recruit from the state of Louisiana.

A running back that combines speed and power to the perfect degree, Jackson made a living off of flying around the gridiron in 2021. His speed around the edge and through holes up the middle made it increasingly difficult to tackle him when he had a full head of steam, as he was able to run through most tacklers with his wide, burly frame.

Jackson was used in a variety of packages during his junior season as he saw quite a bit of work lined up in the slot where he displayed an above-average route running ability for his position. However, he was most effective in selling misdirection and counter plays that would result in big gains.

His physical profile is college-ready heading into his senior season as he has made significant improvements to his frame and durability that will help him succeed in the SEC. His adjustment to the college level may take a little time, but Jackson has the potential to see the field in year one and compete for a starting job as early as year two in Baton Rouge.