East Ascension RB Sione Palelei, 5' 10, 200, has committed to LSU per all the recruiting services (247, Rivals, Scout and BBI). Great pickup by CLM and the staff. http://louisianastate.scout.com/ Also rumors that the DT from Plaquemine, Godchaux, committed as well but not totally confirmed.
Looks like Palelei is a lil scat back. Listed on 247 that he runs a 4.35 forty. Whew. http://247sports.com/Player/Sione-Palelei-21530
Supposedly has great hands receiving out of the back field, ala Darren Sproles and Ray Rice. Would be a great change of pace back from Fournette (hope we get him) as well. Should fit nicely into Cam's scheme.
National Underclassmen named him the Offensive Player of the Year (skill positions), writing: Sione Palelei, East Ascension, LA No one was more athletic and dominate than this back at the SE Ultimate100 and Top Prospect Camp http://www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23100&ATCLID=205671025
Not at 200 lbs. This kid can tote the rock over and over and over again and be a horse if need be. Holliday had to be put out in space to be effective, otherwise we would have gotten him killed. I do agree we should take a look at him at punt returner. See if he can handle it. Think Ray Rice with speed to burn.