LSU has landed five commitments in five days thanks to a verbal pledge from Mississippi offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles on Tuesday afternoon.

Charles is LSU’s 12th commitment for the 2017 class, bumping the Tigers up to the No. 3 class in the 247Sports Team Rankings. He’s the third offensive lineman on board, joining up with Texas four-star prospects Edward Ingram and Austin Deculus.

“I’m really pumped up about it,” Charles said. “Getting to play with Big Dec and those guys, it’s going to be a great class. I’m just happy to be a Tiger.”

Charles picked up an offer from LSU in April, and after a visit to campus with his mother to meet with offensive line coach Jeff Grimes, head coach Les Miles and the staff, the Tigers stepped into the driver’s seat and never looked back.

“LSU has been really consistent with me, and that’s been big,” Charles said. “I’ve got a great relationship with Coach Grimes and Coach Miles. I am big fans of them both. It’s going to be great being coached by them and playing under them.”

While Charles is grinning ear-to-ear over his decision, it’s safe to say his mother - a graduate of LSU - is, as well.

“Oh yeah, she supports this decision,” Charles said with a laugh. “She’s really happy for me. I’m going to be a Tiger, too.”

Charles said growing up in New Orleans helped spark his interest in LSU, and an offer from the Tigers simply sealed the deal.

“I had been a fan of LSU growing up, and I looked up to Coach Miles and loved those teams,” Charles said. “When they offered, I knew I wanted to be in Baton Rouge and play for the Tigers. It’s just a great feeling for me and my family.”

Charles is ranked as the No. 15 offensive guard prospect in the country for the 2017 class, and he checks in as the No. 7 prospect in Mississippi. The Tigers also have a commitment from a second Top 10 prospect in the Magnolia State in quarterback Myles Brennan.

Charles said he picked LSU over Mississippi State, though double-digit offers had been extended to the 6-foot-5 and 315-pounder out of Madison, Miss.