LSU Football Battling Colorado Buffaloes, Wisconsin Badgers for Coveted Tight End

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated May 9, 2025 2:11 PM ET

South Elgin (Ill.) three-star tight end Gavin Mueller remains a priority target for Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers as his recruitment process heats up in May.

Mueller, the No. 10 overall prospect in Illinois, has cruised up the rankings during his time on the prep scene with multiple powerhouse programs expressing interest.

The 6-foot-6, 231-pounder has earned scholarships from the likes of LSU, Colorado, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Wisconsin, among several others, as of late.

Mueller has locked in multiple official visits for the offseason with the Bayou Bengals landing one of their own.

The talented pass-catcher is currently in Baton Rouge for a multi-day stay with Kelly and the LSU program.

Baton Rouge today pic.twitter.com/1edi4G6H7u
— Gavin Mueller (@gavinmuellerr) May 9, 2025

Mueller will choose between the LSU Tigers, Wisconsin Badgers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Colorado Buffaloes when he reveals a decision next week.

The Illinois native will announce a commitment to the program of his choice on May 14 with the Tigers receiving the final visit of his process.

Despite dishing out an offer less than two months ago in March, LSU has made an impression on Mueller.

The program has traveled to Illinois for an in-home visit as well as constant communication with their priority tight end target.

LSU tight ends coach Alex Atkins has hit the ground running in his recruitment process with Mueller speaking highly of the key assistant.

“He explains things very well not like a normal coach. He’s more articulate,” Mueller said of Atkins when speaking with The Bengal Tiger earlier this month. “They’re definitely high on the list,” he added.

There's a connection for the Wisconsin Badgers in the race for Mueller. His uncle suited for the Badgers back in his playing days.

Will the connection to play to Wisconsin's advantage? Can the LSU Tigers battle down the stretch to reel in his commitment?

It'll be a battle.

Mueller also took visit to see Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes last weekend for a check in with the program as he mulls over his decision.

With a visit to Baton Rouge set to wrap up on Sunday, Kelly and Co. will keep a foot on the gas for their priority target that will reveal a commitment decision on May 14.