All Louisiana South Pre-Season Team for (Defense)

2024 Louisiana Football Magazine All Louisiana Pre-Season Team for (South Defense) by Lee Brecheen. 

Scouting since 1991. Watched most of the players play and went over again with the Head Coach of every school this Spring & Summer.

(Team was picked solely by Lee Brecheen since 1997 for Louisiana Football Magazine.)

DE Reshad Sterling 6-4 245 Lutcher. One of the best players Defensive Players I think I have ever seen come out of the Lutcher  program in my 31 years watching the program football. I saw in person 2023 play and met him, super impressive, runs like a Safety and effort is off the charts. If he keeps getting better will play on Sundays one day. A big loss for LSU. Committed to Houston U.

DE/OLB Lyndon Vallery 6-3 225 McDonogh 35. Head Coach Daggs loves his upside. I think he's also a great talent. Quick twitch as a pass rusher, strong and all out. DI all day. 2023 stats had 13 sacks, 18 tackles for losses, 4 blocked punts, 2 swatted balls, 1 forced fumble, and many QB rushes. Starting DE/DT for the team. Placed 7th in Wrestling for his weight group in 2023. Benches 305, Cleans 250 & squats 500. GPA 3.8

DE Brody Cummings 6-4 250 Country Day. Big time Sleeper. 4 year starter. I’ve seen this kid play a few times in 3 years he's got the stuff for DI. Good feet and tough strong kid and bigger in 2024. Big time Athlete with feet.Benches 300 pounds. DI sleeper. Starting DE/OT for the team. 2023 stats 60 tackles, 3 sacks, & 6 tackles for losses. As a Offensive Tackle only allowed 3 sacks in 2023. Track Throws the Shot Put 43” 6.5. Also plays Baseball. Talking to Rhodes college currently. Benches 290, Squats 500 & Cleans 300. GPA 3.56

DE Justin Wells 6-1 245 Newman. DI. Gifted player with strong frame and 2024 will be his year to come full circle. A great year in 2024 will help this team have a chance at a State Title. 2023 stats 43 tackles, 7 sacks, 1 forced fumble. Benches 285, Squats 480 & Cleans 265.Talking to Rice U, Rhodes U & a few D2 schools. Starting DT/DE for the team and plays special teams. GPA 3.1 & Act 26

DE Roman Jenkins 6-6 245 Liberty. Looks like a DI player in person and this is the year he can show the world how good he can be. DI in my opinion. OT for the team too. Lean 245 to 250 pounds with room to be 290 easy and still be athletic in the end. 2023 stats 65 tackles,12 tackles behind line,4 sacks and 36 solo tackles in 9 games.Talking to Southern ,Texas Tech and Greenville U.Benches 315,Squats 485 & Deadlifts 465.Track throws the Shot Put  with along of 42’1 in his first year and Discus long of 115’7.GPA 4.0.

DE D.K Mays 6-5 250 Central. Committed to Houston U. Looks the part and is starting to become that player. DI early offers from Missouri, Tulane, Georgia Tech, TCU & Mississippi State. Also being recruited by LSU & Texas A&M and offers. Also on the Track Team. 2023 2nd team All State as a Defensive End.


DE Corey Adams
6-4 240 Edna Karr. I remember seeing this kid play his SO year and you could tell then he was special with his feet and was going to grow into a big time player.Already a DI recruit. Has great feet and size and looks the part. Another DI Defensive Tackle from Edna Karr. Committed Ole Miss

DE/DT Brayden Williams 6-2 255 Lagrange. Gifted feet and strong kid Sleeper DI GPA 4.0. Baseball, also pretty good. Grew up a fan of LSU, Florida State & Southern U.


DE/OLB Davon Thibodeaux 6-2 210 Northwest. District MVP in 2023 on Defense Stats 69 tackles, 10 Sacks, 17 tackles behind the line and 1 touchdown. Also TE for the team. 2nd team All State in 2023 as a Linebacker. Benches 275 & Squats 440. Can run a legit 4.7 in the forty. I think a big time gifted sleeper.

DE Jacob Cowart 6-4 230 Live Oak. Has a motor tough kid. 2023 Stats 60 tackles, 20 tackles behind the line, 3 blocked kicks and 8 Sacks. Moves well and sleeper with room to put on more weight in college. Strong in weight room with Squat of 435 & Clean 285. GPA 3.8 

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DE Zacchaeus McNabb 5-11 255 Central Lafourche. I know it's crazy but this kid plays LB for his team. 4.89 speed in the forty. His nickname should be called Sleeper. Has incredible feet and is an all out player. Early offer Louisiana Christian. IAA/DI all day. Kid is all over making tackles with a strong build and feet. Stats in 2023 55 tackles with 13 sacks. Also a starter in Basketball. Squats 475 in the weight room. 1st offers Louisiana Christian & John Melvin. This kid should get many offers in 2024.

DE Jayden Hypolite 6-5 215 Southside. Gifted and still learning the game. I saw some of the upside in 2023 in person. Kid has DI talent. 2024 year to come full circle. GPA 2.8.

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OLB/DE Dorrion Hollins 6-5 210 East Jefferson. 4 year starter and better every year. A great season would make a lot of IAA & DI schools pay attention. Started, also WR/DE/TE. 2023 stats 19 catches for 321 yards with 3 touchdowns and on Defense had 40 tackles with 3 sacks. 1st offer Louisiana Christian with more to come. Also talking to LSU, Old Dominion,Tulane, Southeastern & Louisiana Tech. Runs a 4.7 forty and has a 35 inch vertical. GPA 3.0

DE Sheldon Green 6-4 225 Archbishop Shaw. One of the biggest sleepers in Louisiana for the DE/OLB position. Will be bigger 30 pounds and still fast with still more room for weight .Head Coach Hank Tierney really likes his upside for college.GPA 2.7 Bigger and stronger in 2024.

DE/OLB Corey Amos 6-3 220 Opelousas .Was Committed to Ole Miss. I think one of the most Athletic tall Linebackers i’ve seen come out of Opelousas in a long time. 4.5 legit forty time and all over place.I saw play in person in 2022 and 2023.I think it will be hard for Ole Miss to get him back as a signee.

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DE Dion Griffin 6-3 235 Livingston Collegiate Academy. Gifted 4 year starter. 4.65 speed. DI. Good student too.Track throws the Shot Put & Discus.Has a vertical of 40 inches.1st offers are Grambling State & Marshall.One of the biggest sleeper pass rushers in the New Orleans area.GPA 3.5

DE Josh Lewis 6-5 260 Dutchtown. Committed to Missouri. Great Student Athlete with over 4.3 GPA. Had several DI offers. Runs a legit 4.79 forty. All State in 2023. Josh has a chance to be 285 pounds one day and still be all muscle on his long frame.

DE Eric Anderson 6-4 230 Chalmette. Sleeper DI. Also TE for the team. 53 tackles in 2023 with 7 tackles for losses. Kid has so much untapped ability and we will see more of that in 2024. Kid can run too. Early offers from Northwestern State & Tuskegee.

DE Jaquese Mashia 6-2 257 East St.John. Gifted player I saw in person in 2023 play has great feet and high effort. I think he has SEC Defensive Line feet and quickness.Got hurt in week 4 of the 2023 and now fully recovered for the 2024 season.Benches 285.Stats in 4 games had 4 sacks and 14 tackles.In talks with Arkansas Monticello & Louisiana Tech.

DE/OLB Warren Roberts 6-2 225 St. Augustine. Sleeper IAA player with speed off the edge 4.7 in the forty. Committed to Tulane. Lean with room to weigh a lot more in college. GPA 3.0

DE/OLB Gary Francois Jr. 6-3 220 John Ehret. Late bloomer with great skills.DI in the end i think and so does Head Coach.Transfer from Helen Cox HS in 2023.Squats 420 pounds and just started lifting.2023 was 1st year to start and his future is incredible because he will be in the 6-3 240 range with 4.7 speed in a few months.He’s also long to carry even more weight.2024 has a chance to be become DI over night.

DE/OLB Phillip Mason 6-4 235 Brusly. Kid is DI all day. I saw play in 2023 and he has the feet and quickness and smarts to become a big time college player.

DE Romalis Jackson Jr. 6-3 225 Sam Houston. Has all the tools. Now in 2024 will show off speed with more size and stronger. DI with a motor. GPA 3.76. Bigger and stronger in 2024. I think he will get a lot of offers after the season. 2023 stats 32 tackles, 2 Sacks, 7 hurries and averaged 3 tackles a game. Squats 460 & Benches 285. 1st offer from Wayne State U. GPA 3.81

DT Curtis Harrison 6-2 295 Northwest. DT/OT for the team. Tough kid. In 2023 was 2nd team All State as a Offensive Lineman. Leaner in 2024, weighed 330 pounds in 2023 and now quicker. Also big time in Track withShot Put throw of 50.6 and Discus throw of 156.5. Finished 2nd in State for both the Discus and Shot Put. Benches 300 & Cleans 295.1st offer from Arkansas Monticello. Also talking to Louisiana Tech & UL. GPA 2.8

DT Jalen Ina 6-1 275 Franklin. Dad Jay Ina played Defensive Tackle for the U Miami started was a great player. Kid like dad has great feet and a motor. Also DI.

DT Martrell Henry Jr. 6-2 265 Riverside. Big time Athlete for big guy. RB/TE/DT for the team. Missed most of the 2023 season with injury. Has great feet 4.8 speed. How many players do you know over 250 pounds playing RB with feet.

DT/DE Griffin Ellis 6-2 275  Jesuit. A big time Athlete for the team. Kid goes full throttle every play with good feet. Also strong in the weight room Benches 375 & Squats 535. 1st offer Nich State.Also talking to Central Arkansas, McNeese State, Eastern ILL, Toledo, Louisiana Tech and Tarleton State and others. GPA 3.2 & Act 25

DT Chase Chesser 6-5 278 Brother Martin. Moves well for a big kid. Gifted. High Effort. I think very underrated and should be talked about more. A true DT for college and can move well with room to be 300 plus in college.

DT Kendrell Green 6-1 275 East Ascension. Great motor and feet high effort. I think DI. Either OG or DT. I think the kid has SEC talent. Super Strong and big time quick with high effort.Starting Offensive Lineman for high school team at all posts Center/OG/OT. Also plays on the Basketball team. Talking to Southern, Northwestern State, McNeese State, Grambling State, and Nich State. GPA 3.3

DT Dylan Singleton 6-3 280 Loreauville. Dad Edward Singleton played for LSU and Cecillia HS.Starts both OL/DL for the team.Great kid to had a chance to meet him for our TV show this Summer. Athletic big guy. DI. Committed to Texas Tech

DT/NG Landon Rhone 6-2 334 St. Martinville. Moves as well as any 300 pound DT you will see in HS. Big time Sleeper DI. Can Dunk a Basketball. I saw this kid up close in practice in 2023 and wow impressed me with his feet and Athletic ability for a big kid.2023 stats 75 tackles,7 sacks and 3 pass breakups.Benches 405,Squats 600 & Cleans 250.

DT Sean Hamilton 6-2 278 Zachary. I love his high effort and quick feet off the snap. 1st offer was Texas A&M Commerce and now Northwestern State. DI feet and high effort player. DI in the end. Team's best lineman. Stats in 2023 30 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 8 sacks and 9 hurries. Benches 305, Squats 420 & Clean 280. GPA 3.1

DT Evan Bryant 6-5 265 Westgate. 2nd year to play football in 2024. Biggest sleeper gifted in the State for DT. Would not shock me if he ends up DI with a great year in 2024. Kid can move and he's lean for size.

DT/NG Paul Smith 6-1 380 Plaquemine. A big kid who can move. Best player on a team full of great players. 1st year football in 2023. Kid has SEC ability for a Noseguard.

DT Tyron Winslow 6-5 275 H. L. Bourgeois Offered by most schools in Louisiana. Also getting interest from Houston, Mississippi State, Oklahoma and others. 4 year starter. Always been a big kid with good feet. His year to dominate on film. Committed to SMU. GPA 2.7

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DT Jacoby Berry 6-2 330 Ponchatoula. One of the most talented DT’s in Louisiana just needs to stay healthy a full year. He has SEC DI Stuff. Looks like all those starting SEC lineman you see in the power five in college football.2023 stats 6 sacks, 15 tackles behind the line and many batted balls.Talking to Tulane & Millsaps. Squats 550 & cleans 275. GPA 3.0 & Act 22

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DT Jace Williams 6-1 280 Assumption. Great size and good feet. Early offers from Southeastern and Arkansas Monticello. 2023 2nd team All State as a Offensive Lineman. I will not be shocked if he doesn’t get more big offers by the time the season is over. Big guys with feet and high effort are hard to find at any level. 2023 stats had 60 pancakes as a blocker and allowed just one sack in 2023. Benches 300, Squats 450 & Cleans 245.1st offers are Arkansas Monticello & Millsaps. LT starter on the OL and starter Defensive Tackle. Could play either spot in college. GPA 3.2

DT Robert Washington 6-3 260 East Feliciana. Gifted DI player with feet. Has a 3.1 GPA. Also OT/DE for the team. Great kid met him during the spring and went by the school to see the head coach.

DT/NG Courtlyn Houston 6-2 298 Barbe. Moves really well for a big kid. Also high effort and strength. Sleeper DI. 2023 Stats 13 solo tackles with 45 assists.Track team throws the Shot Put best throw is 41 feet.Benches 335 & Squats 485.Summer Camped at McNeese State & Lamar Junior day.GPA 3.5 & Act 20

MLB Cale Daigle 6-1 220 St. Pauls. Could miss a few games in 2024 and i hope he can return later in the season.A tackling machine. IAA/D2. 2023 2nd team All State. Stats 2023 97 tackles, 24 tackles for losses and 12 sacks. Runs a legit 4.68 in the forty. Strong in the Weight room Benches 365, Squats 525 & Cleans 315. GPA 3.06 & Act 24.

MLB Kendell Brown 6-2 210 Jewell Sumner. DI since I watched him play as a Freshman for the program. Colleges looking at him early are Tulane, Louisiana Tech & ULL. I think he's a big time DI player. 4.50 speed in the forty with power. RB for the program too and DE. Lead team in tackles 2023 stats 80 tackles,14 tackles for loss,and 6 sacks. His brother Rodney Brown plays football for Southeastern U.Cleans 315 & Squats 425.GPA 3.4

MLB Dy’Traevous Livley 5-10 225 Westgate. A big time football player. 2023 130 tackles on the season. Two time 2nd team All State in 2022 and 2023. Also scored 8 Touchdowns as a RB in 2023. I think DI and don't get caught up in height. Think one inch shorter than Devin White in build and effort. Stronger and bigger in 2024. Played at 5-11 210 in 2023.One of the best 2 way players in Louisiana.

MLB Jackson Casanova 6-0 220 Notre Dame. One of the toughest players in Louisiana I saw in person in 2023. This kid can also run a legit 4.6 forty and looks faster on the field. 2023 2nd team All State. Stats in 2023 80 tackles, 8 sacks, 11 tackles behind the line, 1 defensive touchdown, 2 interceptions and 6 Offensive touchdowns. Strong in weight room Benches 320 & Squats 435. Talking to Ul, Nich State, Northwestern State. Bigger in 2024 and stronger. GPA 3.0 & Act 22

MLB Travis Esprit 5-11 230 Opelousas. Sleeper among a team of prospects. DI with 4.7 speed and looks faster. 3 year starter. 2023 2nd team All State. A lot bigger and stronger in 2024. Weight in 2023 was 195 pounds.

MLB Lamikal Callahan 5-11 225 Kentwood. Great football player. Brother of former LSU and Nebraska WR Trey Palmer currently in the NFL. 2023 All State with 51 tackles & 28 Sacks in 2023. 4.79 speed in the forty but looks faster.Has the IT Factor. DI. OLB/DE for the team.Also on the Track team and Baseball team.Strong with a Squat of 435.GPA 3.2

OLB Dylan Moses 6-2 210. University High. RB/LB for the team. 2023 All State as a Athlete with 69 tackles, 9 sacks and as a RB ran for 482 yards with 7 Touchdowns in 2023. Brother played for Alabama LB Dylan Moses. Committed to LSU. I have him as an OLB but easily could be a RB or Safety in college.

OLB TayShaun Johnson 6-1 205 Franklin. 4.59 speed in the forty. MVP of the State Title Basketball game which Franklin won State Champs in 2023. If he is not DI I don't think anyone is. A great kid too. We had him as a guest on our TV show over the Summer.

OLB Alvin Watts 6-2 205 Brusly. I am impressed with this kid. He can run and has a Act score of 27. Big time sleeper in BR. 2023 Stats 83 tackles. 1st offers Louisiana Christian & Millsaps with many more to come. Also talking to UL, Lamar, Northwestern State & Grambling State. GPA 3.6 & Act 27

OLB Keith Newsome 6-2 200 McDonogh 35. Part of a DE group that's one of the best in the state. Keith has SEC talent. 4.59 speed in the forty and in the end look for him to sign with a power 5 school.

OLB J.D Mays 5-11 210 Central. Gifted tackling machine with over 130 tackles, with 30 tackles behind the line, 6 Sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 2023. Heart & Soul of the Defense for Central. Gives the program a chance to go deep in the playoffs again. Also runs Track. Offers from Arkansas State, ULM, Southeast Missouri State, Lamar, Nich State, Southeastern & Central Arkansas. Strong in the weight room Squats 400, and Cleans 285. GPA 3.5

OLB Jadon Webber 6-0 215 Brother Martin. Big time player. 4 year starter. Strong fast high effort.2023 2nd team All State. I think this kid is the next player from the program to not only start in DI but make a huge impact with great football speed and instincts. Benches 295 & Squats 500. 1st offer from Grambling State. Also has talked to UL, Harvard and Cornell. GPA 3.97 & Act 28

OLB Markus Spiller 6-2 210 Lagrange. Big time Athlete with 4.6 speed and looks it in uniform. WIll only get bigger and better over time. DI all day. Also really good in All District in Basketball and also on the Baseball team. GPA 3.4. DE/OLB for the team.

OLB Vernon Stewart 6-2 195 Leesville. Gifted tough kid Coach loves the kid and I think he's a DI sleeper too. Coach calls him a thumper as a hitter. High motor player. 4.6 speed. OLB/DE/WR for the team. 2023 stats 30 tackles with 2 sacks. A 3 sport Athlete Football, Basketball & Track. Can run a legit 4.5 forty. GPA 3.1

OLB Myklen Manuel 6-2 200 East St John. Most gifted OLB I saw play in Louisiana in 2023. Kid actually intimidates Offenses he's so fast and good at hitting. 4.55 speed. I think this kid could have a future in the NFL. He's got that much football savvy and speed. Talking to Southern, UL, Lyon College & Tuskegee. Has a 29 vertical. GPA 4.0

OLB Jerry Phillips III 6-2 201 East St.John. Runs the forty in 4.59. Impressive Athlete sleeper. OLB/DE for the team. Great Athlete.

CB Michael White 6-0 170 Mandeville. In 2023 was one of the best Special teams returners with 301 return yards & 38.5 Average overall in returns and 1 Touchdown in 2023. Also a shut down CB with 4.5 speed. 

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CB Brent (B.J) Gordon Jr 6-0 180 Cecillia. Legit 4.4 speed in the forty was offered bt several colleges but Committed to UL. WR for the team too. 2023 All State with 137 tackles,5 forced fumbles,2 fumble recoveries,l blocked punt  & 3 interceptions and on Offense 550 total yards, 36 catches with 6 touchdowns. Big time football player.Vertical 30.Starter in Basketball,and State Qualifier for Track in the 4x2.GPA 2.9

CB Derrick Collins 5-11 170 Southside. 4 year starter mature with high IQ of the game. Reads well and tough with 4.5 speed. DI all day. GPA 3.7 & Act 23.

CB Romelo Howard 5-11 189 Slidell. Runs a 10.89 in the 100 meters in track. CB/DB/WR for the team. Does everything for his team. Slidell has had some great skill players over the years. I have covered DB Troy Twillie (LSU) & RB Matt Forte (Tulane) and I could name more. He’s the next sleeper.

CB Jakobie Anderson 6-0 170 McDonogh 35. Brother of DB/WR Jakai Anderson. This kid is also a DI player. 4 year starter with 4.45 speed. Track he is one of the best in the State. Could sign as a WR or DB for college has the speed and talents for both spots.

CB Dalyn Lewis 6-0 175 Acadiana. One of the best CB’s in Louisiana. Might go Junior College first then sign back DI. Fast and reads with football skills. 2023 All State as a Defensive Back.

CB Tabrylon Buchanan 6-0 155 Amite. Gifted player. Long arms and Head Coach calls a freak Athlete. Also big time in Track too. A 3 sport Athlete football, track & Basketball. Runs a legit 4.4 forty. In Track his team ran a 43.44 in the 4x1 in 2023. Made it to state with a Long Jump of 22. A starting Safety & WR for the team. No offers yet but plenty are coming for both Track and Football before it's over.

CB Jermaine Brown 5-10 170 Kentwood. Amazing Athlete. WR/CB for the team. Track one of the best in the state with 100 meter time of 10.55 & 200 meters 21.7 Runs the forty in 4.39. Vertical of 35.5. Early offers from UL and Mississippi Valley State and many are looking his way. 2023 had 4 interceptions and 2 of those for pick 6 Touchdowns and on Offense had 500 plus yards as a WR.

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CB Chris Helaire 5-8 160 Lafayette Christian. Made list because he's different and a football player. Kid has the IT Factor and knows the game. 2023 had 6 interceptions and in  one game against had 3 (Teurlings Catholic HS), 43 tackles and 14 tackles for losses. Team Captain on team. IAA/DI. 2023 2nd team All State. Only 5-7 140 pounds in 2023. Bigger and stronger in 2024. Look for another great  year for scouts. Offers from Graceland, Millsaps, Louisiana Christian, & Grinnell College. GPA 4.14 & Act 24

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CB Darrick LeBeouf 6-1 185 Jesuit. DI all day long. Has all the stuff. Hitter, speed 4.5, and all out. I think he has SEC talent level DI. 2023 stats 21 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries and several defended passes. GPA 3.2 & Act 28. Strong in weight room 450 Squat & Benches 280. Talking to several colleges currently LSU, Tulane, Louisiana Tech, Southeastern, Nich State, Northwestern State & McNeese State.

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CB David Perry 5-11 165 Bonnabel. DI all day with several offers. Legit 4.5 speed in the forty. Also WR/KR/PR for the team. Big time player. Last time a big time DB was overlooked at Bonnabel HS by the big guys was a guy named Arthur Mallett, who is still playing in the NFL. 2023 stats 29 solo tackles,13 passes defended, 3 interceptions with a pick 6, punt return 70 yard touchdown, 60 yard kickoff return for touchdown and 80 yard fumble return for a touchdown. Offers from Marshall, Georgia State, and ULM. 

CB DeMarcus Grant 5-11 185 East Ascension. Big time CB transferred from Ascension Catholic HS after the 2023 season. 4.59 speed in the forty with a vertical of 25.   Tulane offered early, Arkansas, Penn, and Ole Miss Great student and big time CB prospect for college. 2023 stats 12 pass break ups, 2 interceptions, 70 tackles and on Offense 542 yards rushing with 14 touchdowns. Also will run Track in 2024. Played Basketball for 3 years at Ascension Catholic HS.GPA 3.0

CB Marcus Eichelberger 6-0 165 St. Martinville. Sleeper DI/IAA tough with 4.55 speed in the forty with a broad jump of 113. Kid can play the game. 2023 stats 38 tackles,2 interceptions,1 forced fumble and 8 passes defended.Big time sleeper DI.Has a few small offers but those will grow with a good season in 2024. GPA 3.0

CB Garry White 6-0 175 St.James. Another DI Defensive Back for the school. Kid can hit and run. Has perfect size for CB and perfect speed and Athlete.

CB Lennis Finister 5-11 178 Archbishop Rummel. Big time player with 4.5 speed in the forty. 4 year starter. Great kid I visited with him over the Summer. Early offers from Tulane, Georgia Tech & Vanderbilt. Has a 3.6 GPA. I think he's LSU good.

CB Landon Hammond 6-0 165 Opelousas. Has legit 4.5 speed in the forty.Offers from Boston College, Arizona State, Arkansas,Georgia Tech, and Ole Miss. Several more have offered. Great in coverage 3 year starter.

CB Khylon Antoine 5-10 185 Westgate. DI player with 4.4 speed in the forty. A huge part of the team that won State in Track in 2023. I think he could play several positions in college.

CB Ja’Boree Antoine 6-1 183 Westgate. Was committed to LSU and now Committed to Miami.Has several national big DI offers. I think the best CB in the US if there's one better like to see that. Missed weeks 8, 9, 10 and playoffs with an injury in 2023. Has a GPA 3.0

CB Cayden CJ Jones 6-1 190 Catholic BR. Big time DI talent fast and covers man. 1st offer from DI Marshall. Will be a 200 pound CB or Safety in college in 2 years starting for a power five team.

CB Zyre Colar 5-11 165 Jeanerette. Sleeper grew a lot since the 2023 season. IAA sleeper with speed. 2023 All State with 45 tackles & 6 interceptions. 2023 was 5-9 150 pounds.

CB Jhase Thomas 6-2 180 Destrehan. Gifted and next great player from Destrehan HS. Big time hitter with 4.45 speed. Committed to LSU over everyone in the US.Same High School Destrehan HS produced former DB All American Ed Reed NFL Hall of Famer and several DI players over the years at Defensive Back.

CB Kyrie Paul 5-10 175 Istrouma DI. Explosive Athlete 4.5 speed. 2023 All State as a Kick Returner with 570 return yards with 6 touchdowns. Also had in 2023 1,400 total yards on Offense with 20 touchdowns. Also on the Track & Basketball teams. Starting RB & Safety also for the team. Offers from Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech, Southern, Grambling State, Lamar & Alcorn State. GPA 3.2.

SS Montez Randall 5-11 175 De La Salle. Big time leader. Brings it. 4 year starter. GPA 3.59 & Act 18. CB/OLB/FS for the team. 4.5 legit forty speed. 2023 Stats 70 tackles,1 interception and many balls batted down. I think he can play SEC ball.

SS Dyron Jackson 5-10 180 Bogalusa. Big time Football player. 2023 had 32 catches for 560 yards with 4 Touchdowns and on Defense 83 tackles (37 Solo) and 2 Interceptions. Coach thinks he's a DI player and so do I as a Safety in College. RB/DB/WR for the team.

SS Jarrell Williams 6-1 180 St. James. One of the best all around DB’s in Louisiana. DI all day but also could be either a DI CB or Safety either spots SS or FS in college. 4.5 speed and big time hitter. 2023 All State as a Safety. Look for another big time season from Williams, he's bigger and stronger than his frame, 6-0 170 in 2023.

SS Tyrik Brigalia 5-10 185 Edna Karr. DI all day. 4 year starter leader can run and hit. 2023 stats 30 tackles with 6 tackles behind the line.Run a legit 4.5 in the forty.Another DI Defensive Back from DB U for Karr high school.Has been in  talks with Alabama State U lately.One of the best hitters in the New Orleans area. Kid has a high IQ of the game

SS Cooper Smith 6-1 185 Sam Houston. One of the best Safeties in South Louisiana. Tough reads and good speed. IAA/DI sleeper with 8 interceptions and 51 tackles in 2023 as a DB. 2023 2nd team All State. Benches 275, Squats 365 & Cleans 245. Has a vertical of 30 with a forty time of 4.6 GPA 3.9 and Act 24.

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SS Gavin Duplechin 6-1 190 St. Thomas More. A big time hitter in space. I think DI sleeper. STM has produced a few DI safeties over the years and he's the next one. GPA 3.5. Has legit 4.6 speed with a big frame. 2023 stats 55 tackles, 4 interceptions, 8 passes defended and several big time hits. Also on the Track team. Squats 330 in the weight room max. Summer Camped at South Alabama, Tulane, UL, Northwestern State, Southeastern, & McNeese State. Offers from Millsaps and Graceland. Mutual interest with UL, Tulane, Southeastern & Northwestern. Before the season is over, be shocked if he doesn’t have several big time offers. Runs a legit 4.53 forty. GPA 3.5

SS Seth St. Martin 6-2 185 St. Augustine. Smart big time sleeper DI in my opinion. GPA 3.0.I think SR season will be a big one for Seth and he will get many offers in the end. GPA 3.0. This kid has the ability to be a starter for a power five team. Really mature and committed football player.

 

FS Gregory Hamer 6-2 185 Central Catholic. Athletic player 4 year starter tough as nails also a DB for the program. Also a big time prospect in Baseball. Kid has the IT factor, high IQ of the game to play college sports for a lot of programs in the end. A really good Athlete. GPA 3.1

FS Kyron Moore 6-1 180 Opelousas. DI sleeper for a team loaded with talent in the secondary. 4.5 speed and big hitter.Also will play some WR in 2024 for his team and could get recruited there too. Talking to Arkansas State,Arkansas U,Grambling State & Graceland offer. GPA 3.7

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FS Nico Blanchard 6-1 200 St. Thomas More. Sleeper for IAA/DI. 2023 stats 130 tackles. A tackling machine. Talking to Millsaps, Arkansas Monticello, Louisiana Christian, Graceland, ULL and St.Olaf. A huge LSU & ULL fan. Baseball plays Centerfield for one of the best HS programs in Louisiana. Benches 300, Squats 450 & Cleans 285. Runs a legit 4.58 in the forty. 2024 will play MLB and some Safety for the team. Really good tackler in space and Football player. Will get bigger in college. GPA 3.4 & Act 24.

FS Cohen Charles 6-0 170 Iowa. IAA/DI sleeper 4.59 speed in the forty. 35 inch vertical.Can read with the best of them. Hard worker. Football player. 2023 stats 75 tackles,6 batted down balls, 2 interceptions.Also plays Basketball & Track. 3 year starter.The program has produced a few big time Athlete’s in the last 7 years including Andre Sam (LSU) and now NFL Philly Eagles and you can add Charles to that list. Commited to Northwestern State

FS J’Sonte Duhon 6-1 190 Sam Houston. I think a big time Safety. Big hitter with closing speed. GPA 3.2. I really like this kids game. I have seen him play and he was born to play Safety hitter and reads.

FS Sedale Jackson 6-1 178 Booker T. Washington. Kid flies around the football every play and is highly skilled. Sleeper DI. 4 year starter. I think he will be 6-2 210 in college at some point with speed and size of a Linebacker as a Safety and could end up a star in college. Track runs the 400 in 55. Runs the forty in 4.5 speed in the forty.

FS Jacob Bradford 6-1 185 Catholic BR. Great hitter and strong. Runs well. Brother is a 2026 Grad and he's also a big time DI player. Committed to Houston. 2023 All State. I think this kid could help a lot of colleges at Safety in the near future.

FS Jakai Anderson 6-0 180 McDonogh 35. One of the most gifted players in the state. 4 year starter with legit 4.39 speed in the forty. Committed to LSU. Also a WR for the program. Could start either position in college . Future NFL player. Excels in Track too. One of the fastest high school football players in the US. 

Punter Cole Pesson 5-11 165 Ascension Episcopal. Sleeper. School became known for developing Kickers & Punters. Pesson can Punt or Kick in college with a strong leg and does both well. IAA or DI sleeper depends on the year he has. 2023 stats Punting averaged 38 yards per punt with a long of 52 yards and a hang time of 3.6. Has talked to Southern Mississippi & Graceland U.

Punter Isaac Darela 6-6 212 Comeaux. Biggest, most Athletic Kicker in Louisiana. Goalie for the Soccer team. Great leg. Just starting to come into his own. Can’t wait to see his best season ahead in 24. Did not play football in 2023. Already has a 55 yard punt in Jamboree in 2024 against Cecilia HS. Has kicked a 60 yard Field Goal in practice. He plays club Soccer too named Lakrewerush. One of the best Goalies in the District last 2 years. Also played for a team in Spain called Cadiz CF Academy in Soccer and a German team named FC Schalke 04 Academy.

Punter Cohen Danos 6-5 205 Houma Christian. Sleeper with a Cannon leg. Also TE for the team. Also on the Soccer team and Tennis teams. Made it to State Quarterfinals for Tennis in 2023. TE/WR/DE/Punter for the team. 2024 1st year to play football on varsity as a starter. GPA 4.6 & Act 33.

Punter Cameron Ott 6-1 175 Assumption. Great leg as a true Punter in HS. All State in 2023 as a Punter. 2023 Averaged 45 yards per punt. 2023 in a game against Lutcher Punted and pinned the ball on the Lutcher 5 yard line twice in the game.Same game against Lutcher caught the game winning touchdown. Longest punt was over 60 yards in 2023. GPA 3.8

Long Snapper Parker Westmoreland 6-4 195 Albany. Sleeper DI/IAA. Dad is also a Football coach. Transfered from Live Oak HS where his dad was the Head Coach. Dad is now coaching at Albany HS. Been starting as a Long Snapper now for 4 years.

Long Snapper Silas Hall 6-4 220 Episcopal. Pretty good at this position. Ranked #1 in Louisiana as a LSP. Also thought of as one of the best in the US for all LSP. Offers from Tulane, Air Force, & ULL. GPA 3.9 & Act 27.

Long Snapper Luke Higgs 6-2 240 Archbishop Hannan. A sleeper Long Snapper with size. Also an IAA recruit as a DE for college. Benches 310 Pounds & Squats over 500. GPA 3.4. A tough gritty football player.

Long Snapper Miles Theriot 6-0 198 New Iberia. Sleeper. Also starting OL for the team. Went to many camps, for Kicking, and was one of the best at the camps for LSU, UL, Stephen F. Austin, Tulane, Kohls Snapping and many others. 2 time semifinalist for Under Armour All American as  LSP. Also 4 year varsity powerlifter and captain 1 year for powerlifting. Squats 405, Deadlifts 500 & Cleans 255. GPA 3.7 & Act 32.

Long Snapper Shawn Puissegur 6-1 208 Ponchatoula. Also starting WR/TE/FB for the team. Sleeper at any of those spots. Athletic in Offense and will line up as a WR too for the program. 2023 stats 6 catches for 150 yards with 3 touchdowns. Squats 405 & Cleans 270. Can run a legit 4.79 forty. GPA 4.0 & Act 27

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