Anthony Johnson’s and Jarvis Landry’s work in recent high-school all-star games didn’t go unnoticed.
Rivals.com released its new Rivals100 rankings Tuesday. Johnson, the O. Perry Walker defensive end nicknamed “The Freak,” and Landry, a wide receiver from Lutcher, both earned a coveted fifth star from the recruiting site.
Both were four-star recruits before the upgrade. Johnson is now ranked No. 17, while Landry is No. 18.
Johnson and Landry showcased their talents Jan. 5 to a national audience during the Under Armour All-America game.
Landry snagged a game-high eight balls for 70 yards, while Johnson had three tackles and a half sack.
Landry was named MVP of the White team for his performance.
Redemptorist offensive lineman and LSU commitment La’El Collins remained No. 6 on the list and kept his five-star rating after the game. Collins was lauded by many for keeping No. 1 prospect Jadeveon Clowney, a defensive end from Rock Hill, S.C., in check.
Clowney is still undecided and has LSU on his list of potential schools.
Even with Landry’s and Johnson’s bumps in notoriety, LSU stayed at No. 3 in the Rivals team rankings. The Tigers trail Texas (No. 2) and Alabama (No. 1). Scout.com has LSU slotted at No. 7 in its team rankings.
Other LSU commitments appearing on the list are Isidore Newman wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (No. 43) and Patterson running back Kenny Hilliard (No. 63).
Beckham committed to LSU during the broadcast of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, in which he played. Hilliard, who committed in December 2009, also played in the game.
Other LSU recruits also in the Rivals100 are linebacker Curtis Grant (No. 2), defensive end Ray Drew (No. 9), linebacker C.J. Johnson (No. 21), linebacker Tim Jernigan (No. 29), defensive back Malcolm Mitchell (No. 30), tight end Nick O’Leary (No. 33), athlete Marqise Lee (No. 36), defensive back Erique Florence (No. 69) and quarterback Jacoby Brissett (No. 75).
Johnson gained some unflattering press after the game as well. He alleged a “conspiracy” by the officials after being flagged for illegal procedure on the game-winning kick.
“The White team was stacked. Everyone knew it, so the refs started cheating us,” Johnson said.
 
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