Kelly, LSU lose promise from ESPN 300 CB Antoine
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Eli Lederman, ESPNJun 23, 2024, 08:59 PM ET LSU’s talent-rich 2025 recruiting class took a struck Sunday night after four-star, in-state cornerback Jaboree Antoine, No. 47 in the ESPN 300 and the second-ranked prospect in the state of Louisiana in the 2025 cycle, pulled his spoken promise from coach Brian Kelly’s Tigers.Antoine, a two-way star at Westgate High in New Iberia, Louisiana, is the No. 6 cornerback in the 2025 class. His decommitment follows current authorities check outs to Miami and Florida State, and the 6-foot-1 protective back is expected to consider both schools, along with LSU, upon resuming his recruitment. Prior to Sunday, Antoine was the third-highest rated possibility in the Tigers’incoming class.Splitting time between quarterback and cornerback at
Westgate, Antoine emerged as one of the top prospects in the state for the 2025 class. He announced his initial commitment to the homestate Tigers following his junior season earlier this year Jan. 27.” Staying at home would be substantial understanding that my household can concern every game,”Antoine told ESPN at the time.”Betting the state of Louisiana and playing for simply LSU itself– the organization– is big. “Upon his January dedication, Antoine was one of the foundations of LSU’s star-studded 2025 class together with No. 2 quarterback Bryce Underwood (No. 2 in ESPN 300)and top-ranked running back Harlem Berry (No. 20 in ESPN 300). However sees to Miami (March 4, May 31) and a current journey to Florida State (June 14)sparked questions over Antoine’s future, all the method through to his decommitment Sunday night.Editor’s Picks 1 Related Antoine’s relocation marks the 2nd prominent decommitment in LSU’s 2025 class. Luxury wide receiver Dakorien Moore, No. 3 in the ESPN 300
, pulled his promise from the Tigers last month with Oregon, Texas, Ohio State and LSU among the front-runners for his signature.Antoine leaves an LSU recruiting class that sits 4th in ESPN’s latest team rankings for the 2025 cycle. Even with Antoine’s decommitment, Kelly’s most current class still includes 7 ESPN 300 potential customers,
consisting of Underwood, Berry and in-state offensive tackle Devin Harper(No. 15 OT in 2025 ), and the Tigers continue into the summer with the genuine possibility that Antoine might still land in Baton Rouge come December’s early finalizing duration.