2025 Louisiana Football Magazine All Louisiana Pre-Season Team for North Defense
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2025 Louisiana Football Magazine All Louisiana Pre-Season Team for (North Defense) by Lee Brecheen.
Scouting since 1991. Watched most of the students play and went over again with the Head Coach of every school this Spring & Summer. Also watch our TV Podcast which some of the players from the All LA Team and some not on the team are interviewed (The Sports Scouting Report with Lee Brecheen on YouTube)
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(Team was picked solely by Lee Brecheen since 1997 for Louisiana Football Magazine.)
DE Nathaniel Kemp 6-2 250 Parkway.This kid is a sleeper and has some interesting hobbies outside of football like MMA fighting and Boxing.Did Wrestling in 2024 but has stopped to pursue more in MMA.Kemp has good feet and strong.Squats 525,Deadlifts 585 and Benches 315 pounds. If he doesn’t get a chance to play college football you will possible hear his name in the Ring one day as a MMA Fighter.
DE Ian Gray 6-2 250 Byrd. DI Sleeper Strong kid with a motor great feet for a kid with a 250 pound frame. Can run legit 4.89 forty to 4.9.Also excels in Track in the Discus 130 feet, and Javelin 118’5.GPA 3.8
DE/OLB Jakaveon Collins General Trass 6-3 210 .Has a motor and does a good job rushing the passer. Lots room to fill out the frame in college.DI player
DE/OLB Jamarion Powell 6-3 230 General Trass.Another talented Pass Rusher from Trass High School.Has good feet.DI stuff.
DE Smoltz Lilly 6-4 240 West Monroe.GPA 3.30 with a ACT Score 22.Has 4.75 speed in the forty.I love this kids frame with the ability to add a lot more muscle and keep his speed.Smoltz will have a chance to be 6-4 260 or bigger in college once filled out. Committed to Navy
DE Winfred Avant 6-2 225 Southwood.Coach thinks if he can go Junior College get bigger and stronger would become a IAA/DI player in 2 years
DE Brady Baden 6-3 255 Pineville.Gained a lot of weight since the 2024 season filled out.Looks the part now.Benches 285 pounds and Squats 505.IAA sleeper
DE/DT Tavon Bell 6-3 264 Franklin Parish. If you watch film it's hard to tell who’s who on Defense between him and Chris Addison two of the most gifted Defensive Lineman on a unit at the same time i’ve seen in many years .In the Spring Florida State,Mississippi State,Texas Tech,Louisiana Tech,and North Texas to name a few offered.Moved to Defensive Tackle for the team but can play both DE/DT in college.Since 2022 as a starter has 127 tackles,6 Sacks,31 tackles behind the line and one 60 yard interception return for a touchdown. Can bulk up to 290 one day DT or stay 264/ 265 and play DE in college.Quick and Athletic.Commited to Texas State.
DE Jake Glass 6-5 250 Grant.Has gained 20 more pounds of good weight since the 2024 season. Kid is a Specimen in build and can run. I think most colleges just want to see what he does with the added good weight in 2025.This is his year to dominate on film.DI Sleeper.GPA 4.0 and ACT 26.Has huge hands too which colleges like when it comes to a pass rusher on the field.LSU did ask about him in the Spring and most State Colleges came by to see him.
DE Jaiden Moore 6-2 250 Grant.This Athletic player was a LB/DE in 2024 and now has grown into a Defensive End in 2025.Can run in the low 4.8 and still add more weight.Also Tight End for the team.DI
DE Chris Addison 6-3 248 Franklin Parish.I think the most gifted Defensive End in the state.This kid is a Sack artist rushing the passer.Since 2022 as a starter 137 tackles,13.5 sacks,32 tackles for losses, and on Offense 889 yards as a WR,10 touchdowns,41 catches and 2 blocked punts. Committed to Michigan State.Benches over 300 pounds.
DE Alex Simpson 6-3 240 North Desoto.Built like a DI player.Runs like a Linebacker and strong like a Defensive Lineman.I saw this kid play as a Freshman at Cedar Creek High School in Ruston,LA before he transferred to North Desoto High School in 2024.Alex was a man among boys back then. 2025 is the year to put it all together and i think he will to show his ability to dominate and show he can get up field and make plays sideline to sideline which i have seen already early on.Runs a legit 4.8 forty or better.GPA 4.0
DE Gabe Thomas 6-6 240 Bunkie.1st year playing Varsity football was in 2024. Has a ton of raw talent to become a DI or IAA player in time.His senior season should be his year for film for colleges.
DE/DT Jaden Bayonne 6-4 280 Alexandria.Looks the part has the NFL build all muscle.2025 year to show his full upside as a Senior DI player.1st year to start in 2025.DI all day.GPA 3.1.ULL,UNLV and Tulane are some of his early offers DI.
DE Austin Sewell 6-1 220 Natchitoches Central.Kid can flat out run and tough.Only under the radar because of height but will get bigger in college.D2 signee but could develop in time at a IAA school.
DE Kelek Singelton 6-2 250 Madison.Has the skill set to become a IAA starter and maybe even DI.Also plays OG for the team.
DE/OLB Cullen McIntosh 6-4 225 Oak Grove.Dad played for Louisiana Tech.Great frame and lots of upside Sleeper IAA player.Southeastern and Northwestern State also offered early.Commited to McNeese State Cowboys.GPA 3.8.
DE/OLB Adonnus Smith 6-2 230 Woodlawn/Shreveport.A sleeper player .Also Tight End for the team.Moves well still learning the game.Has the frame and stuff to become a IAA signee sleeper.
DE Samuel Davis 6-1 220 Bastrop .Could become a MLB in college or get bigger stay DE
DE Jaydon Bennett 5-11 240 Caldwell.Highly skilled player under 6-0 tall.Has really good feet and tough coming off the snap every play.D2 sleeper for college.
DT Cam Allen 5-10 255 Mangham. Sleeper D2 or D3.
DT Daniel Whitlock 5-10 315.Quick feet and strong.If he was 6-0 tall would be DI for many.You might see a DI team give him a chance has special feet.
DT Ashton Dawson 6-2 285 Evangel Christian.Commited to Arkansas U. kid has the ability to become a starter in the SEC. Leader tough and strong.2024 was 3rd in State in the Heavyweight class of powerlifting.Benches 345 pounds & Squats 500.GPA 3.3 and Act 18.
DT Conner Brookshire 5-11 260 Calvary Baptist.Born to play Noseguard in college as a DT.Strong determined player.GPA 3.75 and Act 22.D2 or D3 sleeper.Benches over 300 pounds.
DT Jordan Hives 5-10 290.Feet and all out player.D3/D2
DT Derrick Martin Jr 6-1 270 Franklin Parish. Moved to Offensive Line in 2025 for the team but can play both OL/DL in college. I like him as a Defensive Lineman next level with good feet and ability to get heavier.D2/IAA sleeper.
DT/NG Jerelle Palmer 6-0 425 Natchitoches Central.Probably the quickest big guy in Louisiana.It’s scary if he can lose and get down to 365 how quick he would be for college.Coaches think he has the stuff to become a college player.Was 450 pounds start of Spring Pratice.Cant move this kid not just big but strong.D2/IAA sleeper
DT Karsten Clinton 6-1 295 River Oaks.A strong starter at both OG/DT For the team.I think could be a NG sleeper for many D2 schools.
DT Dylan Berryman 6-2 330 Ouachita.Man among boys on the field. Strong and quick. Squats over 400 pounds and Benches over 375.I think he is a generational talent as a Noseguard/DT because he has NFL Hands and leg strength with power right now you dont see from most high school lineman from what i saw on film and i meet him in person for the TV Show we do (The Sports Scouting Report) and he is a NFL ready player.Texas Commit.One of the best Defensive Tackles i have ever seen play from the Monroe area in my 32 plus years scouting.GPA 3.0 and ACT 17.
DT/NG Madden Blalock 6-2 285 Grant. A 3 year starter warrior on the OL/DL.I think would make a perfect IAA noseguard for several teams.
DT Blaise Conant 6-0 305.Lost over 40 pounds from a year ago. Can max on Squats 500 pounds.Benches 355.All out player.Also starter on the Offensive Line.
DT/NG Osborne Demery Jr 6-0 317 Captain Shreve.A sleeper late bloomer with size and toughness to get a chance to show out in 2025.IAA/D2 sleeper.
DT Galvin Reed 6-3 320 Madison.Raw but has feet and stuff to become an IAA player in time .
DT Achilles Greer.6-3 265 Richwood.OT/DE/DT For team good feet Sleeper DI
DT Frazier Brendon 6-1 250 Minden.Late bloomer new starter in 2025.D3 Sleeper.
DT Calvin Hale 6-3 330 Oak Grove.Brother Burt Hale OL started for Louisiana Tech.MIght have to start at a JC or IAA school.Has the DI stuff just raw right now.
DT Korde Sharp 6-0 285 Parkway IAA sleeper
DT Jordan Fobbs-White 6-1 280 Neville. The next DI Defensive Tackle from Neville HS. Has good feet and strong a future DI starter.Brother is a starter for Baylor Matthew Fobbs-White who transferred from Tulane U as a Defensive End/OLB.
DT /NG Peyton Hobbs 6-1 295 Alexandria.Has the DI Feet and frame and strong for many colleges.Moves well and sky is the limit for his future.DI/IAA sleeper.GPA 3.1.Had a great 2024 season with 6.5 tackles behind the line, 2 sacks and 35 total tackles 18 of those solo.
DT Kyron Atkins 6-0 255 Jonesboro Hodge.IAA Sleeper
DT/NG AJ Washington 6-1 345 Ouachita.State Champ in Powerlifting Benches 415 ,and State Best Squats 725 pounds. Perfect NG for DI ball.Dad played for Ole Miss and Carroll HS in Monroe Alex Washington current head coach at Bastrop HS.GPA 3.5
Move to OG Mason Guillory 6-2 275 North Desoto.Benches 300 pounds,Squats 465 and Deadlifts 455.Tough kid and a leader.Mauler type as a Offensive Lineman.Has experience playing Defensive Line also in HS.GPA 3.6.IAA or D2 Sleeper Prospect
DT Keontei Harris 6-0 285 Neville.2025 really has come on as a new player to watch for.Runs like a Middle Linebacker with toughness and good feet for a big man in the trenches. I was impressed watching him play in 2025 early on.
MLB Brody Otwell 5-11 225.Tough nosed football player.IAA sleeper.
MLB Tomarion Burch Sterlington 6-1 240.MVP Defense in District in 2024.Leader of the Defense.4.7 speed Sleeper DI Nationally.Also a prospect in Baseball plays 1st Base and 3rd Base with power and a good hitter.2024 intercepted a pass that helped win the game late in the 2024 State Title game against St. James High School.Burch plays big in big games and one of the biggest sleepers in North Louisiana.
MLB Sjavien Champion 6-1 218 Tioga.Has the burst you need 4.65 speed to play Linebacker in college.Also TE/HB for the team.IAA sleeper in 2025.
LB Mark Copenhaver 5-9 185 Parkway. Football player D3.2024 District MVP of the Defense as a Linebacker and All State.
LB Hayden Horton 5-11 198 Loyola Prep.Vocal player tough and strong.Captain for team.2024 107 tackles.D3 sleeper
LB Travis Palmer 6-0 215 Marksville. Actually a starting Defensive End for the team and FB.I think would make a great Linebacker in college because he is tough and reads.He
is the leader of the Defense for his team.Only played half the season in 2024 and still had 8 Sacks.
LB Alonzo Joseph 6-0 200 Peabody.Team leader and captain of the team.DE/OLB for team.College move to more of a Linebacker spot.Big time pass rusher for the team.Runs a legit 4.7/40.IAA Prospect
LB Luke Normand 5-7 185 Bunkie. Just a big time Football player with over 300 tackles in his career.D3 Sleeper
LB Brady Prine 6-1 195 Parkway.Leader for both the Football and Baseball teams in Bossier City Louisiana for Parkway HS.Will have a chance to sign in Baseball as a Outfielder and in football will get the chance to show again he is a gamer for the program.
LB Cayden Vanderburg 6-2 210 River Oaks.Had really back to back great years in 2023 and 2024.2025 should be his best as a bigger and stronger player to have film for colleges.D2 sleeper going into the season.DE/LB for team.
MLB LaMelvin Adger 5-11 215 Captain Shreve.Big mobile LB will get his chance to show on film what he can do in 2025.IAA/D2 sleeper
LB Briggs Savage Captain Shreve 6-1 220 .Tough kid with a high IQ of the game.Also can run really well and i think his film will show that in his senior year for coaches.IAA sleeper.GPA 3.9 and a ACT of 21
LB Ke’adre Garner 6-1 220 Airline. Big,strong DI frame player with tons of upside.1st offer from Lamar U.One of the most Athletic Linebackers in North Louisiana with 4.52 speed in the forty.I was able to interview back in March of this year check out (The Sports Scouting Report with Lee Brecheen on U Tube TV Show) GPA 3.7
MLB Braylyn Jackson 6-0 225 Airline.Sleeper with a early offer from Grambling State U.Productive Linebacker in 2024 with 124 tackles,10 tackles behind the line and 1 Sack.GPA 3.0 and Act 20.
OLB Jaden Turner 6-1 185 Ferriday. 2024 did not play because of a injury.Runs a legit 4.6 in the forty.Track runs the 300 Hurdles.Also a RB for the Offense.Also will line up as a OLB/DE for the team.Strong for his size too.IAA sleeper.
MLB Aiden Cannon 5-11 230 Pineville.Moves well for a kid 230 pounds playing LB in high school.Also a hard worker.IAA/D2 sleeper
DE Parker Rachal 6-2 210 Pineville.Sleeper in 2025 for D3 program.Kid keeps getting bigger and stronger.
LB Zion Lee 5-11 220 Bunkie.A leader and team captain.Could be a RB or LB in College All District at both positions.DI sleeper.
MLB David Weeks 6-1 230 Calvary Baptist.Just a football player dont time just watch on film has football speed,tough and strong.D2/IAA sleeper.Benches 315 pounds.GPA 3.8 and Act score 21.Defensive End for team but i think MLB for college.
MLB Xzavier White 6-0 235 Alexandria.This kid is ready to play college football DI.Tackling Machine.Makes tackles all over the field.1st offer was Lamar U.Had 115 tackles to lead team in 2024.I think he is a big time player.In my 32 years of scouting the best Linebacker i have seen play at Alexandria High School.Had a few offers before the season even started.
MLB Justin Reeves 6-1 225 Calvary Baptist.A student of the game makes tackles all over the field.High IQ of the game.Dont time him watch film football player.D2 or D3 sleeper for college.GPA 4.0
LB Donta Matthews 5-9 205 Neville.A new starter with good speed and 1st year to start. D2 sleeper.
LB Javion Harderson 5-11 190 Union Parish.Also a RB for the team.A big time hitter downhill player.4.6 speed in the forty.IAA/D2 sleeper
DE/OLB Marvin Davis Jr 6-2 220 Ferriday.Kid is a big time Athlete with 4.7 speed and a big time pass rusher and plays the run.IAA/DI Sleeper.One of the best college prospects on a team with several college players coming up.
LB Damari Drake 6-0 215 Evangel Christian. A big time football player. Dont time him sign him.Go off tape or in person scouting.Kid is a tackling machine and has the quickness and reads to become a All Conference Linebacker in college.Also excels as a Running Back for the Offense the last 3 years with power and a burst.Commited to Grambling State.GPA 3.0
MLB Malik Grayson 6-1 215 Neville.A really quick Defensive End for the team. I think in college he moves inside to his more natural spot Linebacker.Could be the steal among several recruits in the 2026 Class at Neville HS.IAA/DI sleeper.
DE Brodie Thurman 6-2 240 West Monroe.GPA 4.0 with ACT Score of 24.Has 4.79 speed in the forty.Grown into a Defensive End for the team from Linebacker.Has added more muscle for his senior year in 2025.
MLB Treyvion Fielding 6-0 225 Haynesville. This kid is a big time OG/MLB for the team and sometimes DE.I love his energy and effort and quick .I think a big time sleeper IAA
MLB Ja’Myrian Jackson 6-0 237 North Webster .Freak build and talent. Hidden i think DI player .I saw play in 2024 wow kid has talent.1st offer Louisiana Christian. Big time hitter
MLB T.J Winzer 5-7 210 Woodlawn/Shreveport.Short in stature but a big time football player and leader.D2 sleeper
LB Mel Washington 5-7 205 Woodlawn/Shreveport.Another short compact linebacker for Woodlawn.One of the strongest players in Louisiana .Benches 355,Squats 460, and Dead Lifts 400.
LB Gage Lummus 6-0 195 Northwood.Just a football player and leader.GPA 4.0 in the classroom
MLB Kolby Turner 5-11 205 Northwood. Big time player with 4.6 speed.IAA sleeper.
LB Michael White 6-0 205 Carroll.Has 4.65 speed in the forty.Sleeper looking to have a break out year in 2025.IAA sleeper
LB Beckett Moore 6-0 200 Benton.Big time leader of the Defense.A football player D3 sleeper.
MLB John Rachal 6-2 240 Southwood.A starter Offensive & Defensive Line but coach thinks he can move outside to LB because he can run 4.89 in the forty to a 4.9.
SS Marcus Van Buren 5-11 200 Richwood.Sleeper IAA.Leader of Team on Defense.Can run a legit 4.6 in the forty.OLB for the team but fast enough to be a Safety i think in college.
OLB Lamerrius Norman 5-11 210.4.7 speed.Covers and a leader.IAA sleeper
OLB Zion Johnson 5-11 200 Minden.A football player reads and tackles.4.6 speed in the forty.IAA sleeper.
OLB Harlem Gilmore 6-2 185 Delta Charter.DE/OLB for team.Great Track guy.A lot left to fill out. Legit 4.6 speed in the forty.IAA Sleeper.Track competes in High Jump and Long Jump.
MLB Jeremiah Nelson 6-1 215 Delta Charter.Has 4.6 legit speed in the forty.Sleeper IAA.Coach Wheeler loves his upside as a sleeper.
LB Kolt Vercher 6-2 195 Buckeye.Best Athlete on team.Sleeper recruit .Will play OLB/RB/QB for the team in 2025.Has legit 4.7 speed and tough as nails.Also a rare 4 year starter on varsity.IAA Prospect sleeper.In 2024 lead his school as a QB stepped in for the starter because of an injury and won a game to clinch a home playoff game for the 1st time in 10 years for the school.
MLB Rakeem Potts 5-10 228 Ruston. Defensive Tackle for team. Could slide out to LB because he runs a 4.78 to 4.8 forty and looks 4.5 in the forty the way he moves in the open field .IAA/D2 sleeper.This kid has incredible quickness and determination every play.GPA 3.2
MLB Porter Doyal 6-0 220 North Desoto.Has a chance to sign in both Baseball and Football.Baseball a infielder and Football Linebacker.2024 had 131 total tackles as a LB.I would call him a old school football player meaning he plays the game full throttle and leaves it all on the field.GPA 3.62
LB Jylon Dade 6-1 215 Richwood.State Champion in Basketball as a starter at Forward in 2024.TE/OLB/SS for team. Really good Sleeper Athlete with speed and quickness.Also All District in Baseball in 2024 as a Outfielder.Can Max in the Squat 400.
LB Keyshawn Williams 6-1 220 Green Oaks.2024 had a great year with 89 tackles and 6 Sacks with 12 TFL.A 3 Sport Athlete and 4 year starter in the program.Throws the Shot Put 46 feet.DI sleeper.GPA 3.5
OLB Marquis Baker 6-0 210 Jonesboro Hodge.IAA Sleeper.Also a Baseball player for the program too.
CB Reggie Roberson 5-10 175 Mangham. Offer from Northwestern State U.Also Kick Returner for team. Legit 4.5 speed in the forty.Covers Wide Receivers like a blanket.GPA 4.0 and Act 21.
CB Dewayne Robinson 5-10 160 Bossier 4.6 speed D2
CB Raymond Johnson 5-11 170.Sleeper with 4.55 speed in the forty.Also might get a Track Scholarship.Runs the Hurdles in Track.
CB Jaden Lee 6-0 170 Many.1st year to start with a high upside.IAA sleeper if he has a good year in 2025.
CB Justin Thomas 5-11 160 Northwood.2024 had 81 tackles,2 blocked punts,1 interception, and 1 sack.Also on the State Champion Track Team in 2025 4x1 and 3rd in 4x2 Northwood HS.Thomas has overcome a lot he plays football with just one hand.He likes Arkansas State,ULL,LSU,Grambling State and Texas growing up.IAA sleeper for college.
CB Kash Oxley 6-0 165 Many.Also starting WR for team.A leader and soon to be 3 year starter with 4.55 speed in the forty.Also Track runs the 100 meters & 200 meters.
CB Jaylan Bradley 6-0 180 Airline.New starter with long frame and the talent if he has a good SR season to put himself in position to sign for college football.
CB Damarcus Anderson 5-11 165 Peabody.Big time sleeper.Coaches love his frame and length as a CB.IAA/DI Prospect.GPA 3.0
CB Paityn Collins 6-2 180 Ferriday.Kid does everything for the team.A great Athlete.CB/WR/K/P for the team.Has 4.45 speed in the forty.Tall and Athletic.Also might get recruited in Track for college.IAA sleeper.Also All District and State Runner up in Track.GPA 3.5 Committed to McNeese State.
CB Damarion Berry 6-1 160 General Trass.2024 had 8 interceptions on the season.A true shut down CB.DI prospect.
CB Tristan Burns 5-9 155 Delta Charter.4.5 speed in the forty.1st year with the program.D3/D2 sleeper.
CB Camron Williams 5-9 145 Byrd. Late bloomer.Sleeper for a few D3 schools.
CB Jeremiah Jackson 6-2 185 Peabody.Ball Hawk and God gifted Athlete.Guard in Basketball and WR/DB in football with 4.5 speed or better in the forty.New to football new starter. DI Sleeper
CB Jaquarian (Jay)Frazier 5-7 155 Alexandria.Kid reminds me a little bit of the Honey Badger LSU Mathieu.BIg time hitter,playmaker and reads everything on Defense.4.3 speed in the forty.IAA sleeper.
CB J’Tavian James 5-9 160 West Monroe.Athletic with 4.5 speed in the forty.Missed the 2024 season so yes a sleeper in 2025.
CB Braylen Delton 6-2 185 North Desoto. Has 4.45 legit speed.All District in Track.Late bloomer with football.DI stuff.Placed 2nd in the State Meet in the 4x1,6th in the 200 meters, 22.4,and 7th in the 100 meters 10.85 in 2025.
CB Shauntrevion Fielding 5-9 150 Homer. Not a big player but a big time CB in coverage.Has also legit 4.5 speed in the forty.Also Safety/WR for the program.D2 or D3 sleeper.
CB Jameson Harden 5-8 165 North Webster.4.5 legit speed in the forty.Also teams Kick returner.Also can play some RB/WR for the team.
CB Kevin Jones 5-9 170 Avoyelles.Also starting RB for team.Tough and quick.D2 sleeper.
CB Daron Jenkins 5-9 160 Avoyelles.Might be the fastest player at Avoyelles High School with 4.59 speed in the forty.Tough and brings it as a hitter plays bigger than his frame.IAA/D2 sleeper
FS Ja’Cari Williams 5-11 195 Byrd.2024 had a great year with 72 tackles and 1 interception.Might grow into a OLB for college.Tough kid sleeper as a Safety for college with 4.6 speed in the forty.
FS Treshunn Young 5-10 180 Minden.Also starting WR for team.4.5 speed in the forty.Reads as a DB .2 interceptions in 2024.
OLB Kameron Williams 6-4 220 Minden. Most Athletic big guy playing Defensive Back in Louisiana.Also a TE/WR for team.Kid can run a legit 4.59 forty.I have seen this kid play he's the real deal. Also a starter in Basketball.
CB Aavery Lewis 5-11 185 West Monroe.Has 4.6 speed in the forty. Sleeper in 2025.
CB Dylan Brice 5-8 160 Neville.Late bloomer with 4.43 speed in the forty and tough kid for his size.GPA 3.3
CB Brandon Mays Jr 5-8 160 Captain Shreve.Not a big kid but tough as nails and a great cover Cornerback.4.59 speed.IAA/D2 sleeper.GPA 3.5
CB Nate Green 5-11 180 Huntington.Transfer from Evangel Christian HS.Very talented player with 4.45 speed in the forty.DI.Commited to Louisiana Tech.
CB Hy’Keem Mix 5-7 175 Pineville.Not tall but a Football Player on the field.All out and tough as nails 3 year starter in 2025.4.65 speed and again tough competes.D3 sleeper.
CB Azariae Barfield 6-2 182 Byrd. A late bloomer with 4.5 speed in the forty.Also returns Kickoffs for the team too.Sleeper IAA
CB J’bion Newson 6-0 165 General Trass .Runs a legit 4.59 forty.WR for team too.Big time sleeper for college IAA/DI
CB Darius Woods 5-10 175 Ruston.New starter sleeper D2.Tough and runs well 4.5 in the forty.
CB Devondre Johnson 5-7 165 Booker T Washington.Not a big player but tough and covers man with WR’s.D2 sleeper.
FS Eli Cobb 6-4 180 West Ouachita.New from Basketball.4.65 raw speed.Has a lot to work with.Sleeper D2 or IAA with a good football season in 2205 can move up fast.
FS Julian (Ju Ju) Burns 6-3 200 Neville. Committed to North Carolina.Burns looks like a NFL player in build.Also a great kid.Senior season i think is his coming out party as a prospect and North Carolina will have a hard time holding on too his commitment i think in the end.Has all the tools be a great one and we still havent seen the best of this kid yet.
FS Kameron Jenkins 5-9 160 Woodlawn/Shreveport.A big time hitter for a small in size Defensive Back.Leader and dont let the size fool you he can play.IAA Signee.Coach think she can go DI also.
FS Tyde Hurley 6-3 185 Oak Grove.A 3 year starter in 2025 and leader. Great frame just needs to fill out.In college will be 6-3 210 or bigger and could be a steal right out of HS.Also a really good Baseball player for the program.
FS Jeremiah Johnson 5-11 160 Northwood.2023 was the District Defensive MVP.2024 missed the season with a injury.Track in 2025 part of the 4x1 State Champs in Track for Northwood HS.Runs a legit 4.59 forty.Got early looks from Arkansas State,ULL & Louisiana Tech U.
FS Avery Johnson 6-0 178 Franklin Parish.Another FS DI player with 4.5 speed and a big time hitter.Spring schools like Louisiana Christian,ULM,and Northwestern State was interested.IAA/DI sleeper.Since 2022 as a starter 113 tackles,4 interceptions,and 3 kickoff returns for touchdowns and only played in 3 games in 2023 because of an injury.
FS Nagee Wayford 6-2 170 Peabody.New starter that can cover the whole field as a Safety.DI/IAA sleeper.Another new starter with big time upside.
FS Luke Miller 6-0 190 Calvary Baptist.Dad was All State at Evangel Christian Mark Miller, and brother was All State at Calvary Baptist Cole Miller.I think Luke is the best of all three when it comes to football speed, and hitting.I saw the dad play and brother this kid i think would make a great starting Strong Safety in college DI.GPA 4.0.2024 104 tackles in 11 games.
FS Hunter Traxler 6-1 200 Ouachita Christian.OLB for team.Track can run a 11.5 in the 100 meters.Sleeper for IAA/D2 schools.Big time hitter and leader.2024 had 58 tackles and 12 tackles for losses.
FS Dezyrian Ellis 6-3 185 Franklin Parish.Gifted player i was able to interview 2 years ago at the school Franklin Parish and you could tell 2 years ago this kid was going to become a player with a special frame and now starting to fill out. Expect a great senior season and the best season so far for Ellis in 2025 but he plays QB for his high school just like Kevin Faulk did for Carencro HS, and Laron Landry for Hahnville two greats in the past for LSU and the NFL.Since 2022 as a starter has over 6,000 total yards as a WR/RB/QB,and 66 touchdowns.GPA 3.6.Committed to LSU.
FS Stephen Hanlon 6-3 195 Neville.Hanlon grew a lot from his Junior season in 2024. Looks the part now and if he has a good senior season will get some DI looks fast.
FS Chalin Gandy 5-10 160 St. Mary’s.Won State in Pole Vault in Track.4.6 speed in the forty.D2 sleeper
FS Isiah Washington 6-1 175 Haynesville. Was a hidden gem till this Spring.Actually was DI in 2024 if you ask me i saw him play wow kids hits,can run and long looks 6-3 in height and will weigh easily 200 pounds in college and not be bulky.All State in Track also won the 110 Hurdles,300 Hurdles had the fastest time, and one of the best in the state in the Triple Jump.A 4 year starting QB but again one of the best Safeties in the state also. Committed to LSU. The 1st big offer was Baylor .
FS Cameron Jones 6-0 170 Red River.Runs a 4.59 forty.Sleeper with IAA/DI upside
FS Malique Smith 6-2 185 Red River.QB and FS for team.DI/IAA sleeper.Smart kid that would i think be a great FS in College.
FS Jayden Raphiel 6-2 175 Evangel Christian.DI player lead team Interceptions in 2024.Great size and range and has the chance to be over 200 pounds in college at 6-2 in height.GPA 3.4
Please move to South Team Defense.FS Johnny McCarty 6-1 197 St. Michael.Great Athlete with size.2 way starter as a WR/DB for team.Has 4.6 legit forty speed.I like his toughness to go along with his frame and ability.IAA/DI Sleeper.
FS Jonathan Hollis 5-11 170 Benton.Leader football player.QB of the Defense.D3 sleeper
SS Bradon Stephens 5-8 165 Evangel Christian. Sleeper among many talented Defensive Backs at Evangel.Great student GPA 4.0 with a ACT score 24.Also student of the game with 4.55 speed in the forty.IAA or D2 sleeper
SS Orlando Freeman 5-10 175 Ouachita.A Football player.IAA/DI Sleeper.MVP for Ouachita High School Defense last 2 years voted by players coaches award they give every year won it 2 years in a row in 2024 and 2023.1st offers from Ottawa U,Centenary,and interest from ULM,Arkansas Pine Bluff,Tulane and Grambling State.GPA 3.8
SS Kerrick Gaines 5-10 175 Alexandria.Tough with 4.59 speed in the forty.Could also play some Nickel CB in college inside.IAA Signee.Also excels in Track and Field.GPA 3.9
SS Alex Mitchell 5-10 190 Loyola Prep.Caused several forced fumbles in 2024.Has a knack for making tackles and reading plays.OLB for team.2024 55 tackles and 2 interceptions.D3 sleeper.Squats 420 pounds.GPA 3.98
SS Grayson Nunn 5-10 185 Loyola Prep.Has conquered technique for blocking punts one of the best in state.Also RB/WR for team.D3 sleeper.
SS Jeremy Lowe 6-0 190 Natchitoches Central.One of the best keep secrets in all of North Louisiana.KId can play the game tough with speed 4.59 in the forty and a big time leader.Also a hard worker on and off the field for the game.More of a OLB for the high school.Also returned one Kickoff for a Touchdown in 2024.IAA signee upside.
SS Zyion Sheppard 5-9 160 Ferriday.A big time hitter on Defense.Not a big player but again brings it every play and not scared with contact.D2 Sleeper.
SS Maurice Goins 5-9 175 Benton. Big time football player.Linebacker for team.
SS Jayden Reed 5-11 185 Neville.Big time hitter.I think the best Defensive Back on the team with a few talented DB’s.Has a long frame also. I love tough kids who will tackle and read.Has a great future ahead of him in college.A legit football player.Committed to ULL.
SS Max Carter 5-11 185 Neville.Sleeper in a talented DB group.This kid is a leader and big time hitter coach on the field.IAA sleeper
SS Tray Moore 5-10 180 Booker T Washington.Starter both WR/DB for team. 2024 had 558 yards receiving with 4 touchdowns.Sleeper D2 player
SS Charley Abraham Jr 6-1 185 Evangel Christian.Sleeper because he plays all over the field for Evangel.Also a star WR for the team.GPA 3.7 & Act Score 19.
SS Clayton Turpin 6-0 185 St. Frederick.OLB/CB/SS for team. Leader tough kid. Sleeper D2/IAA
SS Jameson Durant 6-2 175 General Trass.A big time hitter and closes when he reads.DI prospect.
SS Lucas Mose 5-11 185 Bunkie.Sleeper 2024 District Defensive MVP.Runs a 4.7 forty.Big time hitter.Also a recruit in Baseball for the school.
SS Jeremiah Epps 5-8 185 Airline. Tough leader.Strong big Safety.FS for team but i think SS for college.2024 had 78 tackles with 5 tackles for loss.
SS Tucker Johnson 5-10 183 St. Mary’s.A star LB/OL for team. I think could make the switch to SS because perfect size and athletic enough to pull it off.A leader for the program
SS Elijah Thomason 6-0 190 West Monroe.Made the list because he is a tough kid with a strong build to play somewhere in college.
SS Trindon Moore 5-11 195 Ruston. 1st year to start was in 2024. Sleeper going into his 2nd year as a starter .Hitter with 4.65 speed in the forty. Looks faster on the field.
SS Larien Brokenberry 5-10 190 North Desoto.
Safety Jatavius Hester 6-0 160 Delhi. Just needs to fill pout more and will in time. All District in 2024 in Basketball.Great Athlete still learning the game of football.D2 Sleeper in 2025.
SS Terrance Williams 5-10 170 .OLB for team with 4.6 speed in the forty.Won State in 300 Meter Hurdles.IAA sleeper
SS DeAndre Mansfield 5-10 160 Ouachita.D2 Sleeper
SS Brennon Chatman 5-10 190 Carroll.New player moved to Monroe from Baton Rouge.GPA 3.8.Tough devoted player to the game. IAA sleeper
SS Demarion Price 5-10 190 Wossman.Smart High IQ game.4.6 speed.IAA sleeper or DI
Punter Matthew Hicks 6-2 180 Menard.This kid is a 3 sport Athlete in Tennis,Football,Track Pole Vaults, and i think he is an under the radar Punter. Starts also as a WR/CB for the the team.Also Forward on the schools Basketball team.Has a GPA of 3.8
Punter Joe Sutherlin 6-0 189 Caldwell. A sleeper Punter.If he has a good Senior year on tape could get some interest here.Also the teams starting Quarterback.
Punter Jordan Sheppard 5-9 175 North Caddo.All District as a Punter in 2024.Has a very good leg.Also teams Kicker.
Punter Brock Case 5-11 170 Lakeside.Has a underrated Leg at Punter.Also team QB/Safety.Best Athlete on team.Runs a legit 4.6 forty.
Long Snapper Jayce Warren 6-0 195 Marksville.Also a starting Defensive End for the team in 2024 and 2025.Really good Athlete sleeper as a LSP.
Long Snapper Ridge Coats 6-1 200 Ouachita Christian. Also a star Linebacker/FB/RB/TE for team.Will be recruited as a LB/SS or LSP for college.Also in Baseball starting Catcher and Outfielder.Benches 315 and Squats 405.Will have a chance to sign in both Football and Baseball.
Long Snapper Keaton Cason 5-11 185 Logansport.Starting OLB/WR for team too.Was a QB for the team.Has 4.6 speed but a pretty good LSP for college.
Long Snapper Cole Yopp 6-3 178 St. Mary’s.WR/CB for team but a hidden gem as a LSP for college.Also a really good Golfer for the Golf team.GPA 3.9 and Act 20.
Long Snapper Ryan Randolph 6-0 275 Lincoln Prep.Has a chance to become a LSP prospect did a great job in 2024.Also starter as a OG/DT for the team.
Long Snapper Tucker Landry 5-10 255 Tioga.Offer from Louisiana Christian.Also starting Center for the team and some OG.A leader and 4 year starter .Dad is also a coach.GPA 3.7
Long Snapper Davis Shelby 5-8 170 Neville.Sleeper for college.One of two players handling LSP for Neville but both players are good at it for college.
Long Snapper Grant Psalmond 6-2 230 Loyola Prep.Has good feet as a starting Defensive Tackle for the team.
Long Snapper Michael William Wyss Captain Shreve.6-1 225.One of the best LSP in the state.Also All District in LaCrosse.Has over a GPA over 4.5.IAA/DI Sleeper.
Long Snapper Gage White 6-1 220 Glenbrook.Also a really good starting Tight End for the team. IAA LSP Prospect.
Long Snapper Cade Kelly 6-3 200 Ruston.2024 was a Punter and now in 2025 the teams Long Snapper.Runs under a 5.0 in the forty a good Athlete sleeper.
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