Two weeks ago, Pickett had Oregon as his choice. Rumors of Miami making a push were only sort of true, but there was a late push by LSU as he was a truly priority target for them. When you play against the big boys, there are going to be some tight moments. At the end, the Oregon staff was able to touch bases with everyone and remind them of what had originally separated them but the relationship Pickett and family had with LSU DB coach Corey Raymond, the proximity of LSU, and playing in the SEC was just too appealing to DJ and his family.