Tight End Zach Sheffer Commits to LSU

Ed Orgeron and LSU’s recruiting staff continued its run of success at this week’s Elite Camp, with tight end Zach Sheffer marking the third commitment earlier today.

Sheffer is a 6-3, 230-pound prospect from Nease High School in Ponte Vedra Beach. He’s rated a composite three star, but has offers from Ohio State (to whom he was considered a heavy lean), Michigan, Auburn, Tennessee and South Carolina among others.

That continues a recent trend in LSU’s class, with lower-rated prospects who have the scholarship offers of blue-chippers. Of course the evaluation process is still incredibly fluid outside of the highest-end prospects. And with tight ends reportedly increasing in importance in Matt Canada’s offense, this would be a valuable depth pick up. The fact that programs like Auburn and Ohio State are interested suggests that Sheffer fits as more of an H-back. Let’s investigate.

Definitely more of a space tight end than in-line — as you can see he’s split out wide on most of his first few highlights. Nice arm length for his height, and comfort attacking the ball. Soft hands as a receiver. Not afraid to be physical, either, and seems to understand leverage in his blocking. Definitely more of a receiving option though. The type of player that can be versatile in certain offenses.