Trey Holly, nation's No. 2 all-purpose back, commits to LSU Tigers
"I can't let you leave."
That's what LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly told Union Parish High School running back Trey Holly - a key in-state target - during his unofficial visit to campus this spring.
Turns out, Kelly meant it.
On Sunday the nation's No. 2 all-purpose back announced his commitment to LSU, choosing the Tigers over offers from Auburn, Florida State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC and others:
That's a major commitment for Kelly and his coaching staff, as Holly has been one of the nation's most productive ball-carriers over the past few years.
The 5-foot-8, 180-pound back started playing varsity football in the eighth grade, scurrying for more than 800 yards and 10 touchdowns.
As a junior, Holly added 2,633 yards and 33 touchdowns to that total to reach a staggering 7,829 yards and 108 touchdowns during his career.
This fall, his goal is a 3,000-yard, 50-touchdown season, as well as a third consecutive Louisiana 3A Offensive Player of the Year award.
Still, Holly is far from satisfied.
“Me personally, I feel there’s a lot I’ve got to work on, add to my game and my bag, to improve my craft," he said, "I’m close, but I’m not there yet. I have to earn it. That’s what keeps me going.”
LSU's 2023 recruiting class consists of five pledges and is rated No. 15 nationally.
It's a group that consists of Holly, Missouri four-star tight end Mac Markway, Texas four-star safety Ryan Yaites, Louisiana four-star wide receiver Omarion Miller and Georgia four-star safety Michael Daugherty.
Junior season highlights
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