Tigers land in-state sleeper
According to TigerBait.com, LSU has used the momentum from their big weekend upset over Tennessee to come away with a solid commitment in the recruiting ranks.
Fortier defensive end Tory Collins committed to LSU over the weekend. The 6-foot-3, 255 pound chose the Tigers after an exceptional official visit on the Auburn game weekend and LSU’s win the SEC Championship game.
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“He just loves LSU,” Fortier coach Robert Welch said. “It’s a lot closer to home and easier for his family members to see him play. He had a great experience for the Auburn game plus the SEC championship.”
Collins bench presses over 400 pounds and is a full academic qualifier with a 72 on the ACT and a 2.5 grade point average in core courses.
The New Orleans native has been named all-district for three straight years and was district MVP after his junior season. He was named All-state and is his teams MVP for two straight seasons.