SEC News: LSU lands former 5-star, Reddell commits to Georgia

Here is a look at some of the headlines from across the SEC in recent days, featuring LSU landing a former five-star prospect, Jaden Reddell committing to Georgia, and more.

LB Markus Golden signs with Pittsburgh Steelers

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, linebacker Markus Golden signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Golden, a former 2015 second round pick out of Missouri, appeared in 17 games a year ago with the Arizona Cardinals, compiling 48 tackles, seven TFL, and 2.5 sacks.

4-star TE Jaden Reddell commits to Georgia

Georgia football added a tight end commitment to their 2024 class Wednesday in Jaden Reddell. Reddell is considered as one of the top tight ends in the 2024 class, rated as a four-star prospect out of Raymore-Peculiar (MO).

Kentucky transfer F Daimion Collins commits to LSU

LSU landed a transfer commitment Thursday from forward Daimion Collins, a former five-star prospect from the 2021 class, who transfers within the SEC from Kentucky. Collins has started in 2-of-52 games with the Wildcats across the last two seasons, averaging a combined 2.4 PPG and 2 RPG.

Tulane transfer CB Jadon Canady commits to Ole Miss

Ole Miss added a transfer commitment from cornerback Jadon Canady on Thursday, who joins the Rebels from Tulane. Canady had 55 tackles, 2.5 TFL, and two interceptions across 12 games back in 2021, but did not play during the 2022 season.

3 SEC programs included in Top 6 for 4-star OT Michael Uini

Alabama, Florida, and Georgia were the three SEC teams included in the top six for Michael Uini on Thursday, with the trio also joined by Clemson, Michigan, and Texas. Uini is a four-star offensive tackle in the 2024 class out of Copperas Cove (TX).

UCF transfer DB Justin Hodges commits to Ole Miss

Ole Miss added another football transfer Thursday in Justin Hodges, a defensive back from UCF. Hodges has a total of 78 tackles across the last three seasons combined at UCF, and is coming off a 2022 season in which he had 40 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and an interception.