LSU Finds Their Quarterback Zachary 2016 Star Lindsey Scott Commits
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @HogManInLA
The heat was on for LSU to find a quarterback for their 2016 haul, and one came with a couple of days to spare from in-state talent Lindsey Scott.
Hard to argue on the field success, and that is exactly what Scott has provided for Zachary High School over the past two seasons. The Broncos went 14-2 in 2014 losing 9-3 to eventual state champs Acadiana in the state semifinal round. Scott threw for 2,231 yards with 24 touchdowns against eight interceptions. He flashed speed and great field vision rushing for 965 yards, a team-high, and found the end zone another 15 times.
In 2015, Zachary was once again among the best teams in the state, and thanks in large part to their dynamic signal caller. The Broncos ended the season as all teams want to do, with a win topping John Ehret 46-12 for Louisiana state honors. Their 5’11”, 205 pound, dual-threat was back at it bettering his junior season with 3,040 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and just five picks. He also rushed for an eye popping 1,963 yards off 220 carries with 28 additional scores averaging 130.9 yards per game rushing.
The win for LSU was a loss for Syracuse. The Orange had been on the Zachary area talent long ahead of most. Scott was pushing 20 total offers but had opened his recruitment back up. On Jan. 17, he decommitted from Syracuse going on official visits to Tulane (Jan. 15), Maryland (Jan. 22), Rutgers (Jan. 24), and wrapped up his visits heading to Baton Rouge (Jan. 29).
The Tigers now have 23 verbal commitments holding two spots open for in-state guys like CB Kristian Fulton, DT D’andre Christmas-Giles, WR Mykel Jones, and DB Shyheim Cater.
LSU 2016 Commitment List (23)
OL Donavaughn Campbell, 6’5”, 340 lbs, Ponchatoula H.S., Ponchatoula, LA
OL Jakori Savage, 6’5”, 276 lbs, Baldwin County, Bay Minette, AL
OT Willie Allen, 6’7”, 300 lbs, John Curtis HS, River Ridge, LA
TE Jamal Pettigrew, 6’5”, 216 lbs, St. Augustine, New Orleans, LA
WR Dee Anderson, 6’3”, 173 lbs, West Mesquite, Mesquite, TX
WR Damonte Coxie, 6’3”, 185 lbs, East St. John HS, Reserve, LA
WR Drake Davis, 6’4”, 212 lbs, IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL
WR Stephen Sullivan, 6’5”, 230 lbs, Donaldsonville HS, Donaldsonville, LA
RB Devin White, 6’0.5”, 235 lbs, North Webster HS, Springhill, LA
QB Lindsey Scott, 5’11”, 205 lbs, Zachary HS, Zachary, LA
LB Michael Divinity, 6’2”, 213 lbs John Ehret HS, Marrero, LA
LB Erick Fowler, 6’3”, 235 lbs, Manor HS, Manor, TX
DB Cameron Lewis, 6’1”, 195 lbs, Wossman HS, Monroe, LA
DB Eric Monroe, 6’0”, 180 lbs, North Shore HS, Houston, TX
CB Savion Smith, 6’1”, 183 lbs, IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL
CB Andraez Williams, 6’1”, 160 lbs, Calvary Baptist, Shreveport, LA
DE Andre Anthony, 6’3”, 225 lbs, Edna Karr HS, New Orleans, LA
DE Caleb Roddy, 6’5”, 245 lbs, Denham Spring HS, Denham Springs, LA
DE/LB Rahssan Thorton, 6’4”, 220 lbs, Shoemaker HS, Killeen, TX
DT Edwin Alexander, 6’3”, 325 lbs, St. Thomas Aquinas HS, Hammond, LA
DT Glen Logan, 6’4”, 290 lbs, Destrehan HS, Destrehan, LA
DT Rashard Lawrence, 6’2”, 300, Neville HS, Monroe, LA
K Connor Culp, 5’10”, 195 lbs, Desert Vista HS, Phoenix, AZ
Photo credit: theadvocate.com; Lindsey Scott.