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Under-the-radar freshman could surprise for LSU football in 2020

LSU football‘s 2020 signing class, which was ranked No. 4 in the nation (247Sports composite), was loaded with plenty of talent that could contribute in a big way this upcoming season.

One of the reasons the Tigers’ class was ranked so high was five-star tight end Arik Gilbert, who was rated as the No. 5 overall recruit in the nation.

Gilbert is a freakish athlete who could immediately make an impact as a true freshman. He’s built like a tight end, but he can play like a wide receiver. He’s a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators.