LSU running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson is earning his due.
Wilson, who joined the LSU staff in December 2009, was named Rivals.com recruiter of the year, the website announced Monday.
Wilson helped LSU reel in the No. 6 class, according to Rivals, behind Georgia, USC, Texas, Florida State and Alabama. The class is No. 9 according to Scout.com and No. 11 in ESPN’s rankings.
The class included three five-star commitments and nine four-star prospects.
He is also credited with persuading junior college transfer quarterback Zach Mettenberger to sign with the Tigers.
Wilson came to LSU via Tennessee when former coach Lane Kiffin bailed on the Volunteer faithful for USC. Before that, he spent a year at Southern Miss as recruiting coordinator and three years at Ole Miss as running backs coach.
Wilson graduated from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans and played football at Nicholls State, where he earned all-conference honors his sophomore year.
 
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