What’s next in the secondary for Miami with 5-star CB DJ Pickett headed to LSU?

Five-star defensive back DJ Pickett is heading to LSU.

The 6-foot-4, 178-pounder from Tampa surprised many when he announced his commitment to the Tigers against Miami and Oregon on Wednesday night. He was one of the biggest names on the board this cycle for Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes with the program eager to sign one of the top classes of defensemen in the country.

Miami has already assembled a solid group, led by the safety from Jacksonville, Fla. Mandarin Top247 Hylton Stubbs and Miami (Florida) Central Top247 Safety Amari Wallace. Hollywood (Florida) Chaminade-Madonna Prep, four-star cornerback Chris Ewald and Birmingham (Alabama) cornerback Parker Timothy Merritt There are two other players the Hurricanes are excited about who are already signed.