2019 LSU signee and Marrero (La.) John Ehret linebacker Donte Starks won't report for fall camp, Ed Orgeron told the crowd at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club on Wednesday. Junior college lineman and 2019 signee Soni Fonua will report to fall camp though.

The Tigers are loaded at inside linebacker with the likes of Jacob Phillips, Patrick Queen, Michael Divinity, Micah Baskerville, fellow 2019 signee Kendall McCallum and others as they look to replace Butkus Award winner Devin White, but Starks' absence isn't encouraging after he didn't report in June for summer workouts.

Arkansas, Arizona, Auburn, Clemson and plenty of others offered and the 6-1, 225-pound linebacker took an official visit to Kansas in December, where former LSU head coach Les Miles is now leading the Jayhawks program, but the Tigers won out for the No. 1 linebacker in Louisiana.

Starks ranked as the No. 114 overall prospect in the country, No. 6 inside linebacker and No. 6 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. On 247Sports, Starks ranks as the No. 114 overall prospect in the country, No. 7 inside linebacker and No. 7 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana.

Here's the 247Sports scouting report from recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks on Starks, who compares to Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens:

"Stoutly built inside linebacker prospect with adequate size relative to projected position. Somewhat limited from a frame potential perspective. Not overly big but possesses enough bulk and can probably add a bit more in college. Build fits projected role. Disruptive player who shows impressive close-quarters explosion. Flashes promising sideline-to-sideline pursuit ability. Impressive downhill defender. Fills gaps vs. the run and blitzes with vigor. Closes fast and strikes with a purpose. Provides the big hit when available.

"Needs to improve pad level and leverage consistency. Leans too much rather than bending. Better bend would maximize tackling power and consistency. Sometimes sacrifices technique for the sake of hunting the big hit. Plays with a high motor, but is too aggressive at times and can run himself out of plays. Will need to hone technique dropping into coverage, which he has not been asked to do too much to date.

"Box-banging thumper of an inside linebacker who could develop into a quality starter at the P5 level. Could become NFL Draft pick, especially considering relative dearth of true linebackers in today's game."

Stick with Geaux247 as we continue to monitor Starks' status as the Tigers report to camp on Thursday with the first practice coming on Friday. LSU opens the regular season in Tiger Stadium on Sat., Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU against Georgia Southern.

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