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As LSU tends to do, it kept one of its top homegrown talents right at home.
The Tigers secured a commitment from 2016 weakside defensive end Sci Martin, who chose LSU over Alabama and TCU. The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder announced his decision at McDonogh 35 High School on Monday afternoon.
According to 247Sports’ composite rankings, Martin is rated as the No. 34 weakside defensive end in the recruiting cycle.
Martin decided not to make a decision on National Signing Day after LSU and Alabama starting showing more interest. Defensive line coach Ed Orgeron was his primary recruiter.
Born and raised in Gainesville, Talal joined SDS in 2015 after spending 2 years in Bristol as an ESPN researcher. Previously, Talal worked at The Gainesville Sun.
