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

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

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

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WR Jack Johnson 6-3 191 Amite. A big WR with speed. Might grow into a TE in college. Sleeper IAA/DI going into the 2024 season. Also a really good Safety for the team. 2023 stats 17 catches for 304 yards. ULL has shown a lot of interest early on. GPA 3.0

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WR Ferzell Shephard 6-2 200 Scotlandville. One of the fastest players in Louisiana for a big WR. 4.4 speed in the forty timed recently. Has a few offers from DI programs. Also FS/CB for the team. DI/H. One of the top Track/Football Recruits in Louisiana 400 meter split 46.3 on State 4x4 team. 200 meters 21.3,100 meters 10.6, Long Jump 24-0.25, and Triple Jump 48-9. Offers from Baylor, Texas Tech, Arkansas & UTSA. Committed to Mississippi State

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WR Brooks Capps 6-0 180 Catholic Pointe Coupee. Kid can really run 4.45 legit speed and FS a big time hitter. I have seen this kid play in person he's legit DI. 2023 stats 17 catches for 255 yards with 2 touchdowns, 9 rushes for 195 yards averaged 21.7 yards per carry, and on Defense 64 tackles, 22 solo, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions. Camps over Summer Northwestern State, Nich State, and Millsaps. 1st offer Millsaps. GPA 3.5

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WR Makharee Narcisse 6-2 175 St.Martinville. Sleeper talented WR with 4.5 speed and tough. In college will fill out and be in the 6-2 190 range in another year with speed and hands.

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WR Bryant (BJ) Leon Jr. 6-1 165 Westgate. Looks the part and is gifted. WR/DB for program. Third in State in the Long Jump in Track. DI sleeper. Should get a lot of colleges talking to him after season for both Track & Football. 2023 stats 400 plus WR yardage with 7 touchdowns, 600 passing yards, 300 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. 1st offer Graceland U. Camped Summer UL Lafayette, Grambling State & Southern U. Runs a legit 4.5 forty. GPA 2.8 & Act 19.

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WR Ke’Vonte Landry 6-3 193 Lafayette. Started off as a QB for the team full time. Now a WR. A big time gifted Athlete that has a chance to show everyone in 2024 you can't guard him. Looks like a SEC WR in person. Has a 33 inch vertical jump. Starter for school in Basketball.

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WR Brock Comeaux 5-9 170 Parkview Baptist. Sleeper as a Slot/WR in college. 2023 had an amazing year All State at WR with 1,075 yards receiving with 16 touchdowns. Also been a leader and 4 year starter for the program. Also has played a lot of Defensive Back for the program.

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WR Phillip Wright 6-0 175 Destrehan. Has Legit 4.39 speed in the forty. Was Committed to Michigan now LSU on August 9/2024. 4 year starter. DI. All State in Track 100 meters has a time of 10.46, 400 meters 49.38 & 200 meters 21.41.

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WR Jacob Washington 6-3 185 Archbishop Shaw. Committed to Michigan. Future  big time starter in DI football. Will fill out in college and keep his 4.5 speed. Great kid. Great Student. Also went to Jesuit High School. GPA 4.36. Dad played college football. Hasn’t even hit his full potential yet. Will be over 200 pounds one day in college with speed and all the tools. Has that Brian Thomas Walker HS & LSU built at this stage with the stuff.

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WR Amari Clayton 6-2 200 Catholic BR. Team has 3 WR’s that could sign in 2024. Clayton is a DI player with speed and has all the tools. His year to show everything will be in 2024. 2023 stats 32 catches, 463 yards with 8 touchdowns. Also on the Track & Basketball school teams. Part of a Track team that was runner up for State Title in 2023 and already has one State Title ring in Track and 2 in football. Ran the 4x400 meter team finished #1 in state in 2023. Early offers from Nich State, McNeese State, Lamar U, Grambling State, and Mississippi Valley State. Also has talked to ULL, ULM, Arkansas State, Northwestern State, North Texas, Baylor & Stephen F Austin. Has legit 4.5 speed in the forty. Committed to Nich State

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WR Kylin Wheeler 5-11 178 Rayne. Kid is special. Does everything for his team. WR for college but RB/WR/DB for his team and Special Teams. 4.45 legit speed and might be faster now. Lead State in Touchdowns as a WR in 2023 with over 1200 yards receiving and 600 yards rushing all in 2023. Also had 200 return yards in 2023 & 150 yards Passing. DI all day. 2023 All State as a WR.

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WR Kobe Louis 6-1 190 Hahnville. The complete package Hands, strong, speed 4.5 in the forty and routes like a college WR. A rare 4 year letterman for the program in 2024. Could end up at a number of Power 5 schools by the end of the season.

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WR Quincy McKay Jr 6-2 198 Terrebonne. Has 4.55 speed with good hands. DI long. The next great WR from Terrebonne HS. Two years in a row with a power five WR. First offers were from U Troy, Southern Mississippi, Nich State & ULM of Monroe. Also likes Ohio State, LSU & Tulane.

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WR Jonathan Dartez 5-9 175 Vermillion Catholic. I found a spot for him on the team and projecting for college. This kid is a QB for his team ran for 1,907 yards with 28 Touchdowns in 2023 and passed for 1,602 yards with 19 Touchdowns with only 2 interceptions. His College options would be at another position for a bigger college. If I was an IAA/DI coach I would try and get him on campus as WR playmaker in space 4.45 speed. I’ve seen this work out a few times with players small in stature at QB. Kid has 111 career Touchdowns going into his SR year. All State in 2023

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WR Ty Stout 6-0 175 Sam Houston. Lake Charles area very underrated. Has legit 4.5 speed in the forty. Also good hands.IAA/DI going into the season. GPA 3.25 & Act 18. There's a lot of mutual interest with ULL Ragin Cajuns. His brother is the QB of the team.

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WR Finn Martin 5-9 165 Holy Cross. 1st big offer was Air Force.Also talking to Harvard & Cornell U.One of the best slot WR’s in Louisiana. Has legit 4.4 sped in the forty with a 39 vertical. Also runs great routes and tough as nails to tackle in open field. 2023 stats 500 plus yards in return yardage. Track 1st leg of the 4x2 team Holy Cross that was in the top 20 in the nation in 2023. Also ran a sub 760 meter dash indoor. GPA 4.27

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WR Kevin Rideau Jr 6-3 180 Westlake. I think a big time sleeper DI. Smart kid with good speed 4.59 and good hands. Long and Athletic lean with a ton of room to be 200 or bigger in college one day. 2023 scored 10 Touchdowns and had 861 yards receiving. I saw Westlake practice in 2023 and talked to this kid the world hard and has the stuff to be great one day. Will be over 200 pounds in college one day. Love his vertical, routes and hands.

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WR Kingston Jones 6-1 175 John F. Kennedy. Transfer from St.Augustine HS. Talented and Committed to Louisiana Tech.Has a chance to become a National Recruit in 2024. Should have a huge year in his senior season. Ran a 4.34 over the Summer.

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WR James Evans. 5-10 160 John F. Kennedy. Big time playmaker for the team and one of the reasons program had a great year in 2023. 4.5 speed in the forty. 2023 All State 7 touchdowns on Punt Returns and had 10 total touchdowns on Special Team returns incredible feat. DI sleeper.

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WR Leyton Faul 6-0 180 Notre Dame. This kid is a big time playmaker with legit 4.59 speed in the forty and might even be faster in 2024. Sleeper DI or IAA all the way. Very good hands and route runner.

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WR Andrew Fields 6-0 180 Dutchtown. 2023 lead team with 3 touchdowns at WR and had a season long pass 65 yards against Zachary HS in the playoffs in a mostly run Offense. Should get more passes thrown to him in 2024 with a really good drop back QB starting. Cleans 265 pounds. Also starter for the Baseball team as a DH for one of the best programs in Class 5A. Committed to Northwestern State for football. GPA 3.5 & Act 20

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WR Oliver Mitchell Jr 6-3 175 Edna Karr. Another DI WR from Edna Karr. I think a SEC type player will get bigger in college and keep speed. 4.45 speed. Will be 6-3 200 in 2 years with 4.45 speed or better in college.Great kid. Committed to Tulane.

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WR Tyron Francis 6-1 198. Edna Karr. Nicknamed Man child before his Freshman season in HS. Committed to LSU. Has much talent. I would not be surprised if his name is the most talked about player in New Orleans this year.Could also be a future All Conference RB for any program in the US.Started off as a Running Back and will still get some carries when needed in the Karr Offense.Francis can run the forty in under 4.40 and thats big time considering hes all most 200 pounds.

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TE Trushaad Bush 6-2 215 University High. Sleeper coming into his own going into his SR season. Can run and has size. Becoming a blocker too. All State in basketball. Improved every year I have seen him play the last 2 years.

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TE/FB Jack Perser 6-1 220 Teurlings Catholic. Great blocker. All State in 2023. Also has good hands and is tough. Could play FB or TE/HB in college. I think he's a DI sleeper. Also LB for the program. Also starter on the Baseball team with a 315 batting average in 2023. 1st offers Graceland & Arkansas Monticello. Talking to UL and Nich State. GPA 3.0

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TE Jacob Hernandez 6-4 240 DeRidder. TE for the team but great feet to become a TE or OT in College. Really good blocker and has a long frame. Also starts for the Track team throws Discus & Shot Put. Power Cleans 235. Colleges talking to Stephen F. Austin, Harding U, Arkansas Monticello, and St.Thomas U. Summer Camped at North Texas, Central Arkansas, Northwestern State, Stephen F. Austin, Harding U, and Arkansas Monticello. GPA 3.5 & Act 23.

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TE Jaydon Bessard 6-4 225 Acadiana. Really skilled and his year to show everyone he's DI. Right now a very good blocker. Once his WR game develops look out he will come full circle and everybody will offer him.Offense they don't throw it a lot but this kid could lead team as a WR in 2024.

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TE Deanel McGee 6-3 220 South Plaquemines. Raw sleeper TE in 2024. Can run and getting better every day. IAA/DI steal in the end. Also could be recruited as a DE if he has good year in 2024. Has 4.79 speed in the forty. I love his toughness. He is a blocker and he can really run too.

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TE JD Lafleur 6-6 250 Sulphur. Dad was a 1st Round pick of the Dallas Cowboys and played for LSU and Westlake HS. JD Came into his own this Summer and in 2023 with 46 catches for 695 yards with 8 Touchdowns. Still a lot more to show which is scary for the teams in 2024. Committed to LSU.

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TE Carter Petry 6-3 245 Kaplan. DI sleeper. Great blocker and has good feet. One of the most skilled Offensive big guys I have ever seen come out of the program.2023 stats 11 catches for 198 yards with 4 touchdowns and caught 6 different 2 point conversions and ran for 2 touchdowns. To catch 11 passes in a run only mostly Offense is big for this program by one player. Strong in weight room Benches 295, Squats 465 & Cleans 245. Can run a legit 4.89 in the forty. Been talking to Northwestern State a lot. Will not turn 17 in age till September so has a lot more growing to do. GPA 3.7 & Act 27

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TE Landon Lipari 6-3 215 Central Catholic. Has a 3.57 GPA. Fast 4.7 speed good hands sleeper IAA. Also started as a Safety in 2023 made All State with 87 tackles & 5 interceptions on the season. Also could play college LB or Safety in the right system. Sleeper in 2024. GPA 3.57 & Act 19. TE/OLB/DE for the team.

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TE Jackson Byerley 6-2 215 Parkview Baptist. Here’s a kid who can get recruited as a LB/OLB/DE or TE. I put him at TE because he can grow into a true TE quicker than a DE/OLB for college. 2023 Stats 37 tackles, 4 Sacks, 8 tackles behind the line, 3 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 1 Defensive Touchdown. Was voted Defensive MVP at Parkview Baptist in 2023. Also excels in Track & Powerlifting.1st offer Milsaps of many to come. Summer camps Tulane, South Alabama, MS College, Belhaven, and Milsaps. GPA 3.98 & Act 28.

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TE Parker Lanaux 6-3 215 Mandeville. Great blocker and can play WR spread out wide. 4.65 speed. A Lot bigger in 2024 and stronger. Can still line up as a WR for the team. I saw him play in 2023 against Walker HS and was a good blocker in that game and runs well.

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TE JoJo Fagin 6-3 240 John Curtis. Really polished blocker and leader. Also getting better as a WR. Program has produced a lot of DI Tight Ends in the last 10 years. 2023 stats caught 4 passes but averaged 26 yards per catch and the team doesn’t throw to the TE much. Also getting looks as a FB for college too. 1st offers Millsaps,and East Central U in Oklahoma. Also talking to Lamar U, a few Southland Conference teams & Arkansas Tech. Also threw the Discus for the Track team with a best of 141 and went to State for that event in 2023. Also on the Basketball team for school. GPA 3.3 & Act 20

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TE Jamiris Breaux 6-3 218 Ascension Catholic. Has the DI frame and is now starting to fill out. Becoming a DI player. 2024 just needs to show a good year 2024 and should move up fast. Has a GPA 3.0 & Act 18. Also Center for schools Basketball team. Starting DE for the team too. I think he is going to have a great senior season. 

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TE Derrick Johnson 6-4 225 Holy Cross. Most gifted TE in Louisiana. Kid, I think one day could be a high NFL draft pick. Lines up as a WR or TE for the team, he's that Athletic.Has offers. 1st big offer was Boston College & Pittsburgh. Looks 4.55 speed in the field in a uniform

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TE Treylon Carmouche 6-4 205 Comeaux. Never sleep on Comeaux players remember Malik Nabers and current Ole Miss All American Tre Harris both played at Comeaux neither where highly recruited till late in the process. Here's another gem with a lot of room to grow and speed. 1st Offer Southern Mississippi figured it out early rest will come after season or during. He is the Center on the Basketball team averaged 6 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks a game. Track he High Jumped 6-3 in 2023

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TE/FB Chase Ravain 6-3 230 St. Pauls. Has a DI frame and moves like a DI TE. Also a good blocker now too.2024 will be a 3 year starter in the program.Also on the Track team & Basketball team.Was voted St.Paul’s Student Athlete of the year his Freshman season in high school.1st offers from Northwestern State and also offer from Trinity in San Antonio,Texas.Also talking to several colleges.

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TE Zach Thomas 6-4 210 Pine. Has 4.6 speed and more room to fill out. Sleeper IAA/DI. 2023 played at 195 pounds so way bigger and looks DI right now. All All District in Basketball. Runs a legit 4.64 forty time. Benches 300, Cleans 260 & Squats 405. GPA 3.7 & Act 24

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TE Nathan Uhhovwa 6-2 228 St. Louis. Big time sleeper. Looks like a DI TE in uniform. 2024 his year to show off his skills. Has 4.8 speed in the forty with a 495 Squat max. 2023 stats 10 catches for 174 yards with 5 touchdowns which is a lot for the program that doesn’t throw to TE much prior to 2024. GPA 3.9 & Act 24

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FB Kade Fontenot 6-1 210 Southside. TE for the team. Great tough blocker already. IAA all day and DI Walk On to one day start. Kid goes all out and is tough as nails.

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FB Collin Stephenson 5-11 235 Liberty. Battery ram blocker. IAA or D2 sleeper. GPA 2.7 & Act 18. 1st year to really be full time FB in a Offense that needs a big FB. Strong in the weight room Benches 365, Squats 520  Cleans 245. GPA 2.8

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FB DeAndre Herron 5-11 225 Leesville. Athletic 4 year starter on varsity DE mostly for the team. IAA sleeper or D2. 2024 will play Defensive Tackle & Tight End for the team. Benches 330 & Squats 470. 2023 stats 68 tackles.

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FB Jonathan Daniel 5-10 225 St. Helena Central. DE/RB for the team. Make one heck of a FB with speed in college IAA or DI

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FB Frank Finicle 6-2 245 Jesuit. Old school tough blocker. DI/IAA sleeper. Kid would do great in a Power I Offense. Also a tough Rugby player for school. 2023 stats team targeted him 5 times and he caught 5 passes. Strong too Benches 300 & Squats 485. GPA 3.8 & Act 27.

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FB Caden Sanderson 6-0 225 Jesuit. Part of a rotation of several TE/FB for the program with size and strong blocker. IAA/DI sleeper. 1st offers Millsaps & Rhodes. Southeastern has shown interest recently. Strong too with Bench Press 295, Clean 270 & Squat 425. GPA 3.52 & Act 24.

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RB Harlem Berry 5-11 185 St. Martins. Committed to LSU. I think the best player in Louisiana. Most gifted. Generational Athlete. Ran for 2,080 yards with 37 Touchdowns in 2023 and caught 20 passes for 401 yards & 7 Touchdowns. Defense had 36 tackles and I pick 6. Had 2 Touchdowns on Special Teams returns. All State in 2023.The first time I saw Berry in a game was in 2022, and back then I knew he was different. I guess the best way to describe his talent is to say this, if he played for a Class 5A powerhouse would still be the best player in the state and I would say yes. I had him on my TV show when he was a So and he is also an amazing kid.The show is still up to view on YouTube. I would compare him to Reggie Bush in college USC but smoother as a runner. I also see some Alvin Kumara in his game because of his hips and feet, burst to get outside in a hurry.

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RB Gabe Mocek 6-0 215 St. Thomas More. One of the strongest and toughest bursts you will see from a RB in HS and has some speed. DI.This is the kind of kid you have to go watch play in person and if your a college coach might walk away saying we need to offer this kid. Did not play the full season in 2023. Had 9 touchdowns in 2023. State Champion in Track in 2023 in the 4x400 meters. A strong kid Benches 365, Squats 465 & Cleans 300. UL locally has shown a lot of interest lately. GPA 3.4 & Act 20.

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RB Courtney CJ Williams 5-11 205 Patterson. DI RB all day. Can run a 10.89 100 meters in Track. Also basketball for school. FS for the team too. Squats over 405 and led the team in tackles in 2023. GPA 2.9. RB/FS/OLB for the team. This kid would be the number one ranked RB in many states this year. Grew up watching Texas & LSU games.

RB Tamajh Johnson 6-0 195 Franklin. Sleeper DI. 112 tackles in 2023 Defense & Offense scored 21 Touchdowns. 4.59 speed. A great talent and also a very impressive kid. One of the bigger sleepers in the state for both RB & OLB/Safety all three could play for colleges.

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RB Tanner Spears 6-0 200 Oak Forest. Has big time speed for his size with power. Committed to Southeastern. Also a pretty good LB for the team. 4.53 speed in the forty. Stats in 2023 887 yards rushing on 93 carries with 15 touchdowns. Benches 365, Squats 485 & Cleans 300. Also has a 36 vertical. Track run a  10.86 100 meters. GPA 3.6 & Act 20.

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RB Jasper Parker 6-1 200 Archbishop Shaw. Committed Michigan. The Wolverines came into Louisiana, in my opinion, got a RB with not only a college starting future but NFL future. Reminds me of a young Joseph Addai former LSU and NFL Back.Smart kid and smooth running style on a 200 pound frame. Started High School at Jesuit. GPA 3.3.

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RB D’Shaun Ford 6-0 225 Opelousas. Since his Freshman year, the first time I saw him play he was 6-0 195, and was DI then. Special player with rare size and speed 4.45. Still haven't even scratched the surface of his ability. I think 2024 will be his best year. Reminds me of Alley Broussard Acadiana HS & LSU. 2023 All State ran for 1,836 yards with 19 touchdowns.2025 week one had 5 touchdowns rushing and close 300 yards rushing.Has several DI offers and recently offered by LSU.

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RB Eric (EJ) Jones 5-11 182 Barbe. Sleeper 4 year starter. Athletic and fast 4.5 speed in the forty. DI back. Ran for over 1,100 yards in 2023. One of the best Running Backs in the Lake Charles area the last 2 years. GPA 3.5

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RB Davian Jackson 6-2 182 Westgate. RB/WR/CB for the team. Coach thinks he can be a big time RB in college DI. Has offers early from Miami, Arkansas, Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss and several others. Runs a 10.5 100 meters in Track. Committed  Mississippi State

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RB Trenton Chaney 5-9 175 Lutcher. I think he is an incredible DI player. Power, speed vision, and burst has all 4 for DI football. I saw in person in 2023 he's the real deal. Has IT factor.

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RB Calvin (CJ) Smith Jr. 5-11 200 Hahnville. Early offers Southeastern, Mississippi Valley State, Graceland, and Southern Runs 4.57 in the forty and vertical of 34 with speed and power. Will get DI offers all year. 2023 stats 700 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards with 10 touchdowns. Also on the Basketball team with over 10 points a game and also really good in Track. Power Cleans 300 & Squats 400. GPA 3.5. Committed to Southeastern.

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RB Ramon Singleton Jr. 6-1 206 Southside.1st offer was from Louisiana Tech.This kid i think has more power than any RB i saw in 2023 with speed and burst.Hes the complete package.Deep year for RB’s in Louisiana but hes the real deal i’ve seen him play in person wow has some talent.DI/H.2023 ran for 1,200 yards & 22 Touchdowns.GPA 2.9 & Act 19.Think former Acadiana HS RB Alley Broussard.

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RB Rejohn Zeno 5-9 185 Jennings. Big time Athlete with 4.45 speed. 2023 2nd team All State at RB. Sleeper with a big time skill set. Also a great dedicated kid. GPA 2.9.

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RB Tashod Badon 6-2 213 Pearl River.Big time back sleeper DI. Ran for over 1,434 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2023. Power with rare speed for size 4.59 frosty speed. Track went to State at LSU in the High Jump. Summer Camped at ULM of Monroe.

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RB Jamar Michael 6-0 210 Comeaux. Coach Newsome thinks he's DI and so do I. legit 4.55 speed with room to get bigger and can play for a lot of DI programs.Had a great Spring & Summer. Another underrated player from Comeaux HS. Squats 425 in the weight room. Also starter in Basketball for the school.

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RB Armariyan Asberry 6-0 207 Southern Lab. Committed to Southern U. Dad is the Head Coach. DI all day to me. He's got power and speed and a really good burst hitting the hole. Biggest sleeper in state at the RB spot. GPA 3.9

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RB Lekedrin Harvey 6-0 192 Dutchtown. Can run 4.55 speed and has power full throttle. DI sleeper.2023 2nd team All State. Big time player who will get the ball a lot in 2024. I would not be surprised if he had a 1,000 plus yards rushing in 2024.

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RB Chad Elzy Jr. 5-9 195 Ascension Catholic. 2023 All State.Ran for  2,911 yards total Offense in 2023 with 50 total Touchdowns.A complete back with speed, burst and power. Also has over 3.0 GPA. DI prospect. Lead the State in 2023 in rushing yards with 2,528 and 41 touchdowns.

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RB Tavias Gordon 5-10 195 Westgate. Big time RB in a deep group of backs in Louisiana in 2024. Ran for close to 2,000 yards in 2023 with 37 Touchdowns. Runs a legit 4.5 forty with a vertical of 22. During Spring Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, North Alabama, Southeastern, Grambling State and Arkansas all were impressed and offered. Will play RB/WR/LB for the team in 2024.

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RB Xavier Ford 5-11 205 Leesville. Another great back for the Wampus Cats. 4.5 speed with power and a great kid. 3 year starter.early offers from Central Arkansas, ULM Monroe and ULL and has several more and many more to come. All State in 2023 with an incredible 2,425 yards rushing with 32 touchdowns. The Wampus Cats have a strong history as Running Back U.

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Athlete Diesel Solari 5-8 185 Cecillia. One of the best Athletes in Louisiana the past 4 years.4.40 speed looks faster. QB/RB/everything for the team. DI/JC, 2023 special year All State 2,966 total yards with 52  total Touchdowns in 2023, 33 of those Rushing Touchdowns. Also had 411 Kick Return yards & 3 Kick Return touchdowns. Helped lead Cecilia HS to there first State Title appearance since 1995.

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Athlete John Barley Dawson 6-3 210 Silliman. Sleeper Athlete in the MAIS league. Kid can run with great hands. DI in my opinion WR/OLB. LB/WR for the team. Uncle Shannon Dawson is a college DI Offensive Coordinator. GPA 2.8 & Act 18. Also a starting LB for the team.

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Athlete Russell Babineaux 5-9 175 Acadiana. One of the most gifted Athlete’s in the state. Legit 4.4 speed or faster in the forty. Also big time in Track. WR/RB for the team and Special Teams one of the best in State.Committed UL Cajuns.2023 2nd team All State as Athlete.

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Athlete McAllister Callejo 6-1 195 Country Day. TE/LB/LSP in 2023. Sleeper Athlete with 4.6 speed. A 4 year starter and just a really good Athlete. This kid every time I see Country Day play he makes plays. Talking to Southeastern, and Nich State. Kid is a 3 sport Athlete football, Basketball & Baseball. One of the best Javelin throwers in the District with a long of 145. 2023 stats in football 40 catches, 460 yards, averaged 11.4 yards per catch and on Defense 30 tackles with 1 interception. GPA 2.77 

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Athlete Mason Wilson 5-10 185. Archbishop Shaw. QB for the program. Big time leader with a good arm. He can be a college QB but also could be a WR or CB for the right college. 4.5 speed in the forty and had over 2,500 all purpose yards in 2023. GPA 3.3

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Athlete Jy’Heim Williams 5-8 165 South Plaquemines. 4 year starter with serious speed on the field and playmaker. IAA sleeper all day. WR/RB/DB for the team. 2023 All State as a Kick Returner with 569 return yards with 5 touchdowns on returns. GPA 3.0

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Athlete Christian Doyle 6-2 200 Martin Luther King. One of the most gifted players not many people know about. Since his Freshman season he's been a starter and difference maker. Kid has 4.65 speed, power and is a smooth runner. DI/H. I think he's Special and hidden for the big schools. FS/SS also for the team. Talked to Florida State & UL in the Spring. 2023 stats scored 10 touchdowns, 6 forced fumbles, 35 tackles, 5 sacks and 991 yards receiving. Also starter on the Basketball team and runs Track the 4x200 relay. Made it to State in Track. Also has over 1,000 career points in Basketball. GPA 3.2 & Act 20

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Athlete Brennan Gibson 5-8 160 Port Allen. Dad is the Head Coach at Port Allen HS. 1st offer ULM of Monroe. 10.75 in the 100 meters & 21.57 in the 200 meters. Also DI in TrackWR/RB/CB/K for the team. 2023 Stats 1,053 total yards on Offense with 16 touchdowns. 2nd team All State as a Athlete. Bigger and stronger since the 2023 season. Offers from Grambling, ULM, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State, Southeastern, and Lamar. GPA 3.4.

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Athlete Conner Magee 5-10 170 Franklinton. QB for the team and does everything. WR next level or CB. Great hands and speed. The next great skill player from Franklinton HS. His role Model is former Franklinton RB Terrance Magee GPA 3.0

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Athlete Jaylon Coleman 5-10 170 Vandebilt Catholic. I think best Athlete in Louisiana.Track has run  a 10.29 & 10.40 100 meters in Track and a 200 meters of 21.48 2023 State Champion in 200. He has great football speed too, 4.3. 4 year starter. I was able to see him play in his first game as a Freshman and I thought he was DI then. He just has special stuff God gifted and a great kid. Dad is the Head Basketball coach at the HS.He had 21 DI offers in May of 2024.2023 2nd team All State as a RB. Committed Liberty. I think the kid has a NFL career and could play CB/RB or WR in college and be the best player on the field or a lot of college programs. GPA 3.17 & Act 19. Also had early offers from South Florida, Pittsburgh, Virginia, and Tulane.

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Athlete Nate Sheppard 5-11 185 Mandeville. All State in 2023. Had 36 total Touchdowns in 2023 with over 2,000 total yards on Offense in 2023.Has several DI offers going into the fall. Legit 4.40 speed in the forty. Really likes Northwestern, Duke, California & Georgia Tech all offered. 2023 All State as a RB.

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Athlete Jahari Carter 5-11 185 Covenant Christian. Sleeper IAA/DI player FS/WR for the team. Head Coach is his uncle. 4.59 speed in the forty.Big time sleeper in the city of Houma for football.

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Athlete Jatari Harris 5-9 170 DeRidder. Sleeper IAA or D2 DB or WR for college. 4.5 speed. Head Coach Parmley is a big fan of his hard work and ability. Does everything for the team.

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QB Peyton Renfro 6-1 190 Iota. Sleeper. Completed 62.8 of his passes in 2023 for 2,400 yards & 31 Touchdowns. 2023 2nd team All State. A lot bigger and stronger in 2024. Look for his best year in 2024  for the colleges to see even more. Also went to state in Track throwing the Javelin 168 feet in 2023. Has 4.7 legit forty speed with a 28 inch vertical. GPA 3.9 & Act 23

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QB Eli Friend 6-1 205 Newman Cannon Arm. What's really impressive is his 4.7 GPA in the classroom. Looks to be the 1st QB to lead Newman to a State Title game in 2024 and this is QB U for high schools.

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QB Jerry Horne 6-2 210 Denham Springs. Head Coach Beard said he is vastly improved and thinks he's going to have a big time SR season. Always had the arm and stuff. I watched this  kid in a fall scrimmage and he is DI now. Has improved day and night since 2023 with his arm and ball placement. Competes too which I like tough kid and now finishes plays when rushed in the pocket. Squats 335 & Benches 225. 2023 stats 1,570 yards with 10 touchdowns and ran for 3 touchdowns. Missed most of his Junior season with an injury. Also Team Captain in 2024. Talking to McNeese State, South Alabama, Louisiana, Tech ,Tulane, UL, Baylor, Stanford, Princeton, Dartmouth, Penn, Yale and some others. Also a big time Baseball player. Oldest brother played for Denham Springs Hayden Horne and another brother Jude Horne was a captain in 2023 as a starting LB.

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QB Emile Picarella 6-2 205 University High. Transferred in from the State of Mississippi in 2023 and looked great as the starter 1st year at U High. Has cannon arm and size. Threw for 34 touchdowns in 2023 and had 2,313 hard passing with just 3 interceptions. Moves well in the pocket.

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QB Gavin Stout 6-0 175 Sam Houston. Sleeper with a strong arm and good in the pocket. Will set many school records as a QB in 2024. GPA 3.89 & Act 19. Stats in 2023 where he passed for 1,852 yards 24 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions & ran for 153 yards with 1 touchdown. Really like ULL Ragin Cajuns a lot.

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QB Jackson Firmin 6-2 200 Central. Had a great year in 2023. Threw for over 2,000 yards in 2023 & ran for over 500 yards. Great command of Offense. I think the kid is DI. Has gained 30 pounds since the 2023 season. I think from what I saw recently in the 2024 jamboree in person he has come full circle runner, passer and feet in pocket. I noticed watching in person kid flat out competes in games.

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QB Troy Sylve 6-2 210 Walker. Athlete that's becoming a really good QB.  2023 1st year to start 2023 had a great year with 1,671 yards passing 18 touchdowns and ran for 447 yards with 5 touchdowns. Wears a # 48 Jersey not something you see in today's game. 4.6 speed and again great Athlete arm getting better every day. Also a starter on the Basketball team and one of the best players on the team. A hidden gem in Baton Rouge area. GPA 3.5

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QB Colton Morris 6-0 205 Loranger. Tough has a great arm and is a strong kid. IAA. Been a leader and star for this program since day one of his Freshman season. 2023 stats 1,067 yards passing with 1,243 yards rushing with 24 total touchdowns. Offers from Kentucky State, Louisiana Christian, and Grambling State. Has maintained a 4.0 GPA all 4 years in high school. Runs a 4.8 in the forty. GPA 4.0 & Act 21

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QB Luke Husser 6-7 215 Springfield. I saw this kid play in 2022 and was impressed then. Built like former Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett same movement. 2023 stats Completed 108/147 passes in 2023 with 1,335 yards with 15 touchdowns in more of a running Offense. Also a starter as a Center in Basketball. 4 year starter. Sleeper. Can throw a football 55 yards. GPA 3.5 & Act 21.

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QB Elijah Murphy 6-3 235 East St.John. New starter for the program with DI raw talent. If he has a good 2024 season will become a DI player fast.Built like a OLB but runs like a Dual QB. Was at Destrehan HS but from Laplace. 2023 played Basketball. Benches 265, Cleans 255 & Squats 375. Has a 4.85 in the forty and has a 32 inch vertical. 1st offer from Tuskegee College. 2024 will be his first year to start on varsity. Big time sleeper for many colleges.

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OT Rory Lambert 6-5 310 Catholic Pointe Coupee. Moves well for a big kid. Offered by Nich State, Southeastern, Louisiana Tech, Northwestern State and others. IAA but with a great year could end up DI. Dad played for LSU as an Offensive Lineman. Committed to Nich State. 2nd team All State in 2023 as a Defensive Tackle. Has family also in Lutcher where his dad played High School football. Has a brother who plays football for Nich State, U Reed Lambert a starting Offensive Lineman at Right Tackle for the Colonels.

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OT Colton Guillory 6-5 270 St. Louis. Gifted but still so much to show in 2024.. 2024 has a chance with a good year to move up DI in the end. Coach says he has 4.89 speed in the forty.Squats 455 & Cleans 245.

OT Amauri Barnes 6-5 320 East Feliciana. Gifted big man sleeper DI. Late bloomer and will become a developed gifted player for some lucky college.

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OT/OG Brett Bordelon 6-5 300 Newman. Gifted, strong and mean. Committed to LSU. Brother Bo Bordelon is a Offensive Lineman for LSU currently and dad played for LSU Ben Bordelon and San Diego Chargers in the NFL was also a Offensive Lineman. All State in 2023. Benches right at 400 pounds in the Bench Press. I love his toughness as a lineman has that edge of all out effort that you need to be great in college as a lineman.

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OT Juelz Baptiste 6-5 285 St. Augustine. I think the biggest sleeper in state, as an OT for DI. Smart kid with good feet. Lean for 285 to 290 pounds. Left Tackle for the team. Long Arms. Committed Tulane.

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OT Abrum Lewis 6-6 330 Covington. Some early offers are Southern Mississippi, Louisiana Tech, Arkansas State, Colorado State, Troy, Southeastern, McNeese State, Nich State, Central Arkansas, Arkansas and several others. Has good feet. 3 year starter. Started off as a TE for the team 3 years ago. 2023 2nd team All State. Strong in weight room Squats 420.

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OT Jackson Jones 6-7 298 Pine. Last DI starter to come out of Pine HS was Derrick Dillion, a pretty good player. Jones already has an offer from TCU, Houston & Purdue those were the early offers will get more before season starts. I’ve talked to opposing coaches in the District and they all think we will start DI and become a great player in college. Committed TCU

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OT Tommy Bower 6-4 270 E.D White. A gifted big kid with more room to be 285 to 300 easy in college. Smart dedicated kid. GPA 3.1 & Act 22. 1st offer was Nicholls State right in the back yard and most recently offered by Southeastern. Starting Left Tackle for the program.

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OG Caleb Smith 6-3 308 Brother Martin. Looks the part. Strong old school mauler. This kid looks right now he can hold his own in a college weight room Benches 315 & Squats 500. I think he has SEC talent, not just DI talent. Track District Champion in the Discus in 2023. Did not allow a sack in 2022 or 2023. GPA 3.5 & Act 24. Committed to Nich State.

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OG Thomas Dupree 6-3 325 Brusly. A 4 year starter who looked the part as a Freshman 4 years ago. One of the strongest Offensive Linemen in Louisiana. Benches 335 & Squats 505. Hasn’t given up a sack in 3 years. 1st offer is Culver Stockton College. I saw play in person and he could play for many IAA/DI schools. Old School mauler blocker. Qualified for College.

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OG Clifton Webb 6-3 290 Zachary. Moves well and sleeper. 1st offer was Texas A&M Commerce. I think he is more of a run blocker right now. Strong kid and tough.

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OG Luke Bryant Dutil 6-2 265 Southside. OT for the tea but has great feet to be a DI or IAA OG in college. I think he could also learn Center in college because he's strong and quick. GPA 4.1 and Act of 28. LT for the team.

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OG JaMard Jones 6-3 275 Archbishop Rummel. OT for the team sleeper tough with good feet. I think this kid will get even better in college because of his work ethic and has all the tools to be a big time starter DI. GPA 3.66 & Act 21. Starting OT for the team. Open to all colleges.

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OC Landon Mouton 6-2 265 Notre Dame. Starter for the team at OT but in college has the feet and hands to become a Center. Sleeper IAA. I was able to see him play in person in 2023.

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OG Kaden Bourgeois 6-3 275 Holy Cross. Moves well with the ability to play DI. OT for the team. Talking to Nich State & Rhodes college Keep eye on this kid 2024 will be his year to show all. GPA 3.43 & Act 20.

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OG Gresham Perry 6-5 305 Teurlings Catholic. Really talented tough kid. DI size and feet. 2nd team All State in 2023. A lot bigger than his 6-4 285 frame in 2023. This will be his best year coming up for colleges. Dad & brother played for LSU. One of three brothers to be over 6-4 and over 300 all to play for Teurlings Catholic HS and the youngest brother.Weight Room Benches 325,Squats 400 & Cleans 245.Had over 10 power five offers. Committed to Tulane. GPA 3.4 & Act 24.

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OG Henry Thompson 6-2 270 Country Day. Mauler strong. 4 year starter. Good feet. Also a starter on the Soccer team and in Track throws the Shot Put. I saw this kid play a few games over the years. He's tough and has the feet to play for a bunch of schools.GPA 2.8 & Act 22.

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Center Marlon Jones 6-1 275 Edna Karr. One of the best Centers in Louisiana. Quick, strong and agile. I love his high IQ of the game at all times as  a complete Center. Big time leader for the team too. Starter since his So year in High School.

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Center Cooper Hughes 6-2 270 Barbe. A 3 year starter for program leader. Good feet and plays OG for the team. I think he would go to bigger schools as a Center in college. GPA 3.75.

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Center Erv Smith 6-2 285 Catholic BR. All day DI. Kid I saw in Spring he's so quick and has great feet and hand placement. Comes off the ball like a DI Center. 2023 All State. I think the most polished Center in the 2025 Class coming out of Louisiana.Has a big list of college offers Grambling,Southern,Mcneese State,Lamar,South Alabama,Louisiana Tech,Southeastern,Nich State, and many others.Also talking to Tulane,UL & Arkansas State.Track throws the Shot Put with a throw of 48”11 finished 8th in the state in the indoor.Weight Room Benches 305,Squats 535,& Cleans 315. Committed to Louisiana Tech. GPA 2.9 & Act 20

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Center Chris (Deuce)Rideau II 6-2 280 Opelousas. 4 year starter leader with great feet. Strong and quick too. DI sleeper. Old school mauler as a blocker.2023 stats 30 pancake blocks.Also starter 1st Base in Baseball with a .305 average with 2 home runs.Strong in the weight room with a Bench Press of 315,Squat 450 & Cleans 230.1st offers Tuskegee & Grambling State. Also talking to Southern U,Central Arkansas & Prairie View A&M.GPA 4.1 & Act 23

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Center Kenneson Jefferson 6-3 305 Warren Easton. The third straight Center from the school to be DI as a Prospect. Changed body coach said since 2023 season looks really good for 2024.

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Center Gavin McCoy 6-1 265 St. Augustine. Smart kid and good feet. DI all day long. GPA 3.3. Tough kid too. Will play Center & OG for the team in 2024. High IQ of the game.

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Center Cole Sharkey 6-2 290 Amite. Bigger and stronger in 2024. 4 year starter leader with good feet. 1st offer was Air Force then Virginia. Also talking to Tulane, UL, and a few other schools. Benches 365 & Squats 515. Also All District in Baseball & Throws the Shot Put in Track and on the Basketball team. GPA 3.7 & Act 22. Also has 33 college credit hours already in High School.

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Center Kaden Adams 6-1 325 Central Lafourche. Gifted and strong. I think DI all day. Threw a state best 57-0.5 feet Shot Put in Track. 2024 indoor State Champ in Shot Put and 2024 outdoor runner up. Also AAU All American in Track. Talking to Knox college for Track. Also talking to Northwestern State, ULM, and Mississippi College. Man among boys in his District. 15 pancakes in 2023. Right Guard for the team on the Offensive Line. Benches 300, Squats 545, and Cleans 300. Looks like a college lineman now. GPA 3.6

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Center Earl Catchings 5-11 280 Carver. 4 year starter. Made this list because he's a warrior on the field and super smart. He has the IT factor to be a college player. Also owns a horse and they call him Cowboy at the school. True Leader. GPA 4.0. Plays Center & OG for the team too.

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Kicker Creighton Wilbanks 5-11 185  Mandeville. One of the best Kickers in Louisiana. 1st offer was Virginia Tech U. Made 3 field goals over 40 yards in 2023, and 1 over 50 yards. As a Punter averaged 40 yards a punt in 2023. Made 52 extra Points. Had 50 touchbacks on kickoffs in 2023. DI/H

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Kicker/Punter Rafael Costa 6-3 175 Zachary. Has a DI leg as a Kicker and in 2024 will Punt and show off his DI Punting leg. 2023 stats Kicker 64/68 in extra points and went ¾ in Field Goals. Longest Punt in 2023 was 63 yards. Been Kicking since 7th grade in school. Started Punting in 9th grade. Kicked a 55 yards Field Goal in practice in 2023. Also starter on the Soccer team since Freshman year and was Captain in 2023. GPA 4.0 & Act 33

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Kicker Henry Zelaya 5-11 155 Archbishop Shaw. Cannon Leg. Coach Hank really likes this kid. Sleeper DI. Has a 50 yard leg now. 80% percent Kickoffs are touchbacks.

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Kicker Carsen Hebert 5-10 190 Covenant Christian. Can kick the ball 50 yards for Field Goals. 4.5 speed in the forty as a WR/Safety for the team. I think he is DI one as a Kicker or Slot/WR for many colleges.I have seen this kid play on full game film hes got the It factor.

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Kicker Drew Talley 5-9 160 St. Paul’s. Has a cannon leg from a program that produces a few college Kickers over the years. IAA sleeper. All State in 2023 as a Kicker. 2023 stats was 10/12 in Field Goals with a long of 47 yards, 33/34 in extra points the one miss was blocked. Kickoffs were 41/59 in touchbacks 70%. Stats so year 33/34 extra points mishandled snap only miss, 7/10 Field Goals long of 43 yards and hit the game winning 41 yard Field Goal to win a playoff game. GPA 4.36 & Act 25. Summer Camped at UL, Tulane, Arkansas State, and Southern Mississippi.

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Kicker Zachry Sugandi-Truitt 5-8 180 ST. Louis. Has a DI leg and has shown the upside in games. Stats as a Kicker in 2023 45/55 in touchbacks for kickoffs, Longest kickoff 75 yards, average kickoff 59 yards. Will be the new starting kicker in 2024 full time and kickoffs in 2023. 1st offer McNeese State U. Holds the school record for most touchbacks on kickoffs in one game(8). GPA 3.8 & Act 28.

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Kicker Eduar Hernandez 6-0 160 Acadiana. Sleeper DI Head Coach McCollough thinks and I agree 2024 will move up fast with a good year.Also a very good Punter. One of the best Kickoff Kickers in Louisiana averages 57 yards per kickoff and state record 60 yards in 2023. 2024 will be only his 2nd year to kick ever. Also really good in Soccer, the team won the District Championship for the first time since 2015. Team's leading scorer on the team. Self taught Kicker learned without a coach to start off Kicking. GPA 3.5

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Kicker Sean Perret 5-11 175 Catholic Br. Another Catholic HS Kicker with a strong leg. 2023 made a long of 45 yards Field Goal. On Kickoffs was 65% on touchbacks and had a 36 yard punting average. His dad Kris Perrett played football for LSU. Had two uncles play Basketball for Catholic HS. Won the field goal competition at the LSU camp. GPA 3.4 & Act 26

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Kicker Cooper Helmke 6-3 185 St. Martins. DI player strong leg. Also WR for the program starter leader. 85% on touchbacks on Kickoffs and 5/7 on Field Goals with a long of 43 yards. As a Punter has a long of 50 yards with 4.5 hang time. Made a 70 yard Field Goal in practice in 2023. 2nd team All State in 2023. A lot bigger in 2024, 2023 was 6-3 165. Will show more range his SR season which should get even more college attention. GPA 3.0. Committed to Boise State.

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Kicker/Punter Jake Thibodeaux 5-11 165 Westgate. Has a leg for over 50 yards Field Goals. 2023 stats 3/4 in field goals. Also a swimmer and soccer player for the high school. Also a Long Snapper for the team too. Talking to UL, Tulane, TCU & LSU. GPA 3.8 & Act 22

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Kicker Brek Schultz 5-9 180 Live Oak. One of the top Kickers in Louisiana. I saw this kid in games and practice, he doesn't miss under 50 yards and can kick them close to 60 yards. DI/H. Will be a 4 year starter.

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Kicker/Punter Charlie Mader 6-1 175 Teurlings Catholic. Has DI talent in both Soccer and Football. Also a very good Punter. 2nd team All State in 2023 as a Kicker. Stats in 2023 7/8 in field Goals with a long of 43 yards, and 55/56 in extra points. Has a offer to William & Mary in Soccer and talking to LSUE for Soccer. GPA 3.4 & Act 21.

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Kicker Ty Powell 6-0 180 E.D. White. 2023 was 2nd team All State. Was 6/8 on Field Goals. Had 47 touchbacks on Kickoffs. I have watched this kid play for 4 years. He's a National Recruit Kicker. GPA 3.2 & Act 21. Dad went to Pace High School in Florida as a Football player.