When LSU coach Brian Kelly watches freshman cornerback DJ Pickett , he's reminded of Kyle Hamilton, one of the best defensive players he ever had at Notre Dame.

Hamilton, a 6-foot-4 safety, was a two-time first-team All-America selection. In three years with the Baltimore Ravens, he has been voted to the Pro Bowl twice. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2023.

"(Pickett) is unique as a player," Kelly said Thursday night on his radio show. "I had a kid like that at Notre Dame in Kyle Hamilton, who I knew as a freshman was unique as a player. This is a unique player. You're going to enjoy watching him play."

Pickett was a five-star recruit and the No. 2 cornerback in the 2025 class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, making him the highest-rated freshman in LSU's class.

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