LSU has landed another big commitment, this time reeling in four-star offensive tackle Austin Deculus from Cy-Fair in Cypress, Texas.

Deculus announced his commitment to the Tigers on Friday, becoming the eighth commitment to LSU’s 2017 class. With Deculus on board, the Tigers moved from the No. 19 class in the country to the No. 10 class.

“The main reason I committed to LSU is because of that comfort feeling of home,” Deculus said. “The environment at LSU is one that I wanted to be surrounded with.

“Those types of players at LSU, and the style of smash-mouth football, it fits me perfectly. And just having been to games and feeling Death Valley in full effect, there is nothing like that energy when game time hits.”

Deculus said he grew close to head coach Les Miles and the staff throughout his recruitment process, which ultimately pushed the Tigers ahead of the rest of the programs on his double-digit offer list.

And with offensive line coach Jeff Grimes and area recruiter Bradley Dale Peveto spearheading the Tigers' efforts, Deculus said LSU’s early interest - and consistent contact - made committing to the Tigers an easy decision.

“Honestly, when Coach Peveto offered me a scholarship about a year ago, I was like a kid in a candy store," he said. "My dream came true. So whenever I went through the whole recruiting process, LSU was there in the mix. And they were always the one team that would rise to the top.

“Coach Grimes is a one-of-a-kind offensive line coach. He can be humorous with you and then he knows when to be serious and get down to business. I really like that about him. And the one thing I probably love most is that he gives everyone a chance, even the freshmen.

“Coach Grimes is going to put the best players on the field, and that’s what players love. He gives people the chance to shine, and he lets you know that.”

Despite college coaches still swinging through Cy-Fair to recruit the four-star prospect, Deculus said his decision to play for the Tigers is one that will stick.

“LSU is where I want to be,” Deculus said. “I love LSU, I’ve got family in Louisiana and I’ve grown really close with the staff. It’s the perfect fit for me, and I’m excited to be a Tiger.”

At 6-foot-6 and 323 pounds, Deculus is ranked as a Top 50 overall prospect in the 2017 class, checking in as the No. 10 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 5 prospect in Texas. The 247Sports Crystal Ball favored LSU with 100% of the predictions.

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