Houston (Tex.) North Shore four-star linebacker Charles Ross revealed a commitment to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers in March
after a visit to Baton Rouge.
Ross, at the time, was an under the radar prospect outside of the Top 300 on multiple recruiting sites, but a significant offseason
paired with an impressive senior campaign saw his status rise rapidly.
Now, the LSU commit is rated as the No. 2 linebacker in America, according to 247Sports, with the Lone Star State native receiving
attention on the recruiting trail.
Ross has been loyal to his LSU commitment since going public with a decision, and despite the recent news of former LSU commit
Bryce Underwood flipping his pledge, he remains dialed in.
“I’m still 100% committed to LSU. I can’t wait to get to work in January,” Ross told LSU Tigers On SI.
The top-ranked linebacker in the 2025 Recruiting Class will sign with the LSU Tigers next Wednesday during the Early Signing Period
before enrolling early in January.
LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker gets his guy with the mastermind once again piecing together an impressive evaluation.
“Coach Baker has been an inspiration. We communicate on a regular basis,” Ross told On3 Sports. “Our relationship has grown from
him being a recruiter to him becoming a mentor to me.”
Last season for North Shore High School, Ross logged 71 tackles to go along with six sacks, two pass breakups, two interceptions and
also a pick-six as a junior.
He’s a phenomenal football player, but his track speed is what separates him from the rest of the pack. Earlier this year, the four-star
linebacker clocked a personal-best 10.63 in the 100-meter dash.