UPDATE: Sci Martin will sign with LSU

UPDATE, 11:53 a.m.: Martin makes it official and will sign with LSU. He marks the 24th member of LSU's 2016 recruiting class.

Sci Martin of McDonogh 35 headed to #LSU pic.twitter.com/wbObvcbyBo

— Rod Walker (@rwalkeradvocate) March 14, 2016

LSU closed signing day 2016 with one of the very best classes in the nation, amassing an elite collection of players that really hit a lot of needs. Some expressed frustration at a seeming lack of usage of all available spots, and, at this point, we don't have a full answer to that question.

However, one answer may be coming today, in the way of New Orleans pass-rusher, Sci Martin.

Martin, we're told, is being recruited as a rush linebacker. He's truly known for his pass rushing ability, something which LSU has lacked in recent years. The former TCU commitment caught Ed Orgeron's eye after putting up a dazzling 33.5 (!) sack season as a Senior.

At 6'4", 230, Martin has the frame to see the field right away, certainly as a situational pass rusher.

As you can see, Martin plays standing up some already. He's got a long ways to go in terms of refining his skill set, but he has a closing speed you absolutely cannot teach. Furthermore, he adds more depth to a LB core desperately in need of bodies as LSU transitions to Aranda's 3-4 base.

There's always a possibility Martin could pull a shocker and not choose LSU, though I highly doubt this happens. Score one more for LSU 2016 Signing Class and newly minted recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron. Martin put off his announcement from signing day, reportedly due to a situation involving a family illness, and was set to announce last Friday at his high school, but classes were cancelled due to the flooding that has stricken Louisiana. Things are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today and we'll have more news as it comes in.