By Tony Thomas
The LSU Tigers finished the regular season with a come-from-behind 35-31 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Then the Tigers rang in the New Year by getting commitments from the #1 ranked quarterback Bryce Underwood, and the #1 ranked running back Harlem Berry, in the Class of 2025.
In addition, in August, LSU picked up a commitment from WR Dakorien Moore, the #1 wide receiver in the 247Sports Composite. LSU now has a 2025 class that includes three 5-star recruits and is currently ranked #2 in the country.
this look dangerous 😳@BryceUnderwoo16 X @thereal_kori2x pic.twitter.com/pZFI0WZOm4
— Harlem Berry (@HarlemBerry25) January 6, 2024
Underwood, Berry, and Moore were all present on the sidelines at the Auburn game this past season and got a first-hand look at the passion of LSU fans and the atmosphere of the iconic venue that is Death Valley. If that didn’t seal the deal for Underwood and Berry to give their commitments, I don’t know what did.
The #1 players in the country at each of the skill positions were very productive in 2023.
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QB Bryce Underwood
Belleville High School, Belleville, MI
6’3”, 205 lbs.
The Gatorade Player of the Year for the State of Michigan, Bryce Underwood chose LSU over offers from Alabama and Michigan. Underwood said he liked the history of LSU football, the great players who have played at LSU in the past, the coaching staff, and the atmosphere.
After landing a new defensive coordinator yesterday, the LSU Tigers have now landed the top quarterback in the class of 2025.
Earlier this evening, 5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood gave his verbal commitment to LSU over Alabama, FSU, Colorado, Michigan, Penn State, and Oregon. pic.twitter.com/wWWAnWvVVj
— Lockeroomdebates (@Lockeroomdebate) January 7, 2024
As a junior in 2023, Underwood passed for 3,329 yards and 41 touchdowns. In addition, Underwood added seven rushing touchdowns.
RB Harlem Berry
St. Martin’s Episcopal School, Metairie, Louisiana
5’11”, 175 lbs.
Another outstanding running back from the New Orleans metro area, Harlem Berry was recruited by the “Bayou Guru of Recruiting” Frank Wilson. Berry chose the Tigers over Florida and Texas.
No. 1 running back in the country for 2025 (according to On3), Harlem Berry (@HarlemBerry25), racked up two rushing TD's against Newman in jamboree action. pic.twitter.com/wlcBFHL3KP
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) August 26, 2023
In 2023, Berry gained 2,080 yards rushing and 37 touchdowns. In addition, he displayed another aspect of his game by gaining 401 receiving yards and scoring seven more touchdowns. In his prep career, Berry has rushed for 6,393 yards and scored 101 touchdowns.
WR Dakorien Moore
Duncanville High School, Duncanville, TX
5’11”, 175 lbs.
A multi-sport athlete with elite track speed, Dakorien Moore is a game-breaker with good ball skills, who can track the ball well and adjust when needed. In 2023, Moore caught 71 passes, 1,523 yards, and 18 touchdowns.
2025 No. 1 WR and LSU commit Dakorien Moore reels in a 39-yard TD pass from 2025 4-star SMU QB commit Keelon Russell🔥
(🎥: @BallySportsTXHS)https://t.co/tyKWLTnkMAhttps://t.co/z6SCnY4ZIApic.twitter.com/q6gTsYKm8e
— Rivals (@Rivals) December 17, 2023
Moore chose LSU over Texas, USC, Oregon, Oklahoma, and that wide receiver factory known as Ohio State.
LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly certainly has the Tigers continuing down the path to a championship, both in the transfer portal and in recruiting.
