GridironFootballMagazine NickBristol,OsborneTNPG14 Jamaal Levi Lake Charles, LA Madison Prep Chargers: Wide Receiver University Baton Rouge, LA PG 20 DavidHouston,AmadorTxPG17
ADVERTISE WITH FootballGridiron IN DEMAND CONTENT | COMPETIVE PRICING | EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE To AdverTise CAll:132985-789-9351Address:NorThhummelsuiTeC deNhAm spriNg, lA 70726
Contents PG 8 Rickie Collins Baton Rouge, La 9 Hezkiah Dantzler Baton ROuge, La 9 David Roberts Alexandria, La 10 Peyton Smith Jonesboro, La 10 Jayven Claybrook logansport, La 11 Ashton Cozart Flower Mound, TX 11 Seth Davis Katy, Tx 12 Jamaal Levi Lake Charles, La 13 Saimone Davis Forth Worth, Tx 13 Miles McVay St. Louis, Il 14 Nick Osborne Bristol, Tn 15 Jaylon Landry Lake Charles, La 15 Jamond Mathis St Charles, Mo 16 Brennan Parachek Dexter, Mi 16 Eli Masingale Ozark, Ar 17 David Amador Houston, Tx 18 Dylan Senda Dearborn, Mi 18 Devin Strange Flower Mound, Tx 19 Mikal Harrison-Pilot Temple, Tx 19 Chase Hendricks St Louis, Mo 20 Madison Prep Chargers: Wide Receiver U. 24 Fredrick Moore St Louis, Mo 25 Brayden Dorman Peyton, Co 25 Kaleb James Mansfield, Tx 26 Deossie Yancey Houston, Tx 26 Colton Thomasson Spring Beach, Tx 28 Ashton Porter Cypress, Tx 30 David Jones Baton Rouge, La 31 Hunter Fontenot Lafayette, La 32 School Spotlight: Warren Easton 33 School Spotlight: Holy Savior Menard 34 Dickson Agu Geismar, La 34 Abram Murray Shreveport, La To be featured in this publication, have your head coach send us your highlight film andrew@gridironfootballusa.comto All players must have a 2.8 GPA or higher to be featured.
Staff Andy JaceKristenJasonMarcusBrysonCEORandallTalentScoutSaucierPhotographerBrysonEditorLeJeuneLSUBeat/HS Writer Interns Jada Davis Zoii MarileahColinDanielBradienJacobYearwoodStewartErwinDukeO’ShaghenessyNiddrie Bowl Game Board Eric FollowGaryPJJamesTerranceFredCJJustinTylerJamesHoldenShiverLewisCharlesMadienWashingtonBlankenshipTaylorSprunkCowartUs On: “Success is never final, failure is never fatal, and it’s courage that counts.” “Never cease trying to be the best you can be.” “The best competition I have is against myself, to become better.” “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden
Commited kylinZachary,JacksonHSSafety Shelton Sampson Jr Catholic-BR, HS Wide Receiver
JordanWoodlawn,MatthewsHSCornerback
Ray
DenhamMcKneelySprings,HSRunningBack
Committed Rickie Collins BatonQuarterbackclassof2023WoodlawnRouge,LaHT:6’4”WT:190Twitter: @RickieJCollins1 Gridiron Football Rating: 9.4 of Gridiron10 Football Top 300
9
David Roberts HolyclassLinebackerof2023SaviorMenardAlexandria,LaHT:6’3”WT:225Twitter:
Hezkiah Dantzler Wide Twitter:BatonclassReceiverof2024MadisonPrepRouge,LaHT:6’WT:175 @HezekiahDantzl5 Gridiron
@DavidRoberts257 Gridiron Football Rating: 8.8 of 10 Football Rating: 8.1 of 10
Hezekiah Dantzler is a class of 2024 wide receiver from Madison Prep High School out f Baton Rouge, La. Heze kiah has a 4.3 GPA and will be taking the ACT shortly. He stands 6’ and weighs 175 lbs. He is currently being looked at by Grambling State and Nicholls State. Hezekiah finds ways to get open by his good speed, great footwork, and good use of his hands. Hezekiah has the ability to be a huge playmaker in college.
After speaking with Holy Savior Menard High School head football coach Justin Charles yesterday, David Roberts was certainly one of the biggest takeaways I had in my conversa tion with Coach. At 6-3, 225 pounds with 4.7/40 speed, David has all the physical attributes of becoming a big time linebacker at the next level. In the weight room, he can bench press 265 squat 330, and power clean 255 pounds. As one of the best linebackers in the CenLa area for the Class of 2023, David hopes to get that first offer as he has been drawn a lot of interest from schools like McNeese State, Northwestern State, ULL, Louisiana Christian, and Belhav en. Coach Charles says that David is a type of player that sets the tone with his actions as he has a 3.8 GPA and is one of the school’s student ambassadors. Not only is he a great player, but he is a great leader for the Eagles as he never lets his teammates down and holds himself accountable for his actions.
@jayven7_ Football Rating: 8.7 of 10
10
Peyton Smith defensive End class of Football Rating: 8.3 of 10
Wide logansport,classReceiverof2023LogansportLaHT:6’1”WT:210Twitter:
Jayven Claybrook is a Class of 2023 wide receiver for Logansport High School in Logansport, Louisiana. At 6-1, 210 pounds, Jay ven is one of the most underrated upcoming seniors in the state. Although his name is not known nationally, he has accomplished quite a lot during his high school career. Jayven is coming off an incredible junior season in which he had 85 receptions for 1,541 yards and 23 touchdowns, which are all single season school re cords at Logansport. Not to mention, he also had five more touch downs on the ground. The 1st Team All-District and All-State wide receiver led the Tigers to the Class 1A State Championship game last season. This big physical wide receiver has deceptive speed and attacks the football in the air as good as anybody that I saw play last year. He is the main offensive weapon for the Tigers, but he is also just as dangerous when he is involved in the blocking game. The Tigers have produced some great offensive playmakers such as John Stephens Jr. and Key’Savalyn Barnes, who are both playing for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns. Now, Jayven Claybrook will certainly be the next great player to come from this accomplished program.
Jonesboro-Hodge2023jonesboro,LaHT:6’4”WT:268Twitter: @NoNoise58 Gridiron
Jayven Claybrook
Peyton Smith plays for the Jonesboro-Hodge High Tigers in Jonesboro, La. Peyton is a class of 2023 defensive end. He is 6’4” and weights 268 LBS. Peyton has a 2.8 GPA. Peyton has a powerful first step and strong hands. He lead the state in 2022 in tackles while also having 9 sacks. Peyton is one of the most under rated players in the 2023 class. His head coach, coach Blankenship, said to me, “he is strong and a good run defender. He will be a sleeper for someone.”
Gridiron
Seth Davis is a class of 2023 Running Back for Katy High School in Katy, Texas. At 5’8” 170 lbs., Seth has the ideal build to make defenders miss in the open field and burn the de fense for long runs. Davis possesses lightning fast speed and quick acceleration that allows him to potentially make every run a big play. He proved this last season by averaging 8.9 yards per carry as a Sophomore. His contributions to his team helped lead Katy to a state championship along with him winning offensive MVP. The star running back is currently being looked at by colleges such as, Arkansas State, Clemson, Florida, TCU, and Utah. With unlimited potential in his high school career, Seth Davis is a player to watch out for in his senior season.
10 Ashton Cozart Wide FlowerclassRecieverof2023MarcusHighMound,TXHT:6’3”WT:181Twitter: @Ashton_Cozart25 Gridiron Football
Ashton Cozart is a Class of 2023 Wide Receiver for Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas. Ashton has a great build that allows him to create separation off the line of scrimmage and leave his defender in the dust at 6’3” 181 lbs. Ash ton primarily torches defenses through the art of the long ball with routes like long posts, digs, and fades. He does this with his elite speed as he ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. He also possesses excellent route running that helps him make big time plays. With his ability to make the big play, Ashton Cozart is a player to look out for in his upcoming Senior season.
By: Colin O’Shaughnessy
11
running back class of 2023 Katy high school katy, tx HT: of Rating: 9.1 of 10
By: Colin O’Shaughnessy Seth Davis
Twitter:WT:5’8”170@_SethDavis21 Gridiron Football Rating: 8.8
Gridiron Football Top 300 Committed
Jamaal Levi Wide lakeclassReceiverof2023BarbeHighCharles,LaHT:5’8”WT:155Twitter: @Jamaallevi6 Gridiron Football Rating: 8.4 of 10
on everyone’s radar. Saimone Davis tight end class of 2023 catholic high fort worth, tx HT: 6’4” WT: Twitter:245@SaimoneDavis Gridiron Football Rating: 8.1 of
13
Saimone Davis is a Class of 2023 Tight End for Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. At 6’4 245 lbs., Saimone can be seen making leaping catches out of the backfield or laying defenders out on pull plays. Not to mention Davis already has a great build to play football at the collegiate level. Something that separates Saimone from his peers is his relentlessness in his blocking, as he will block until his guy is in the dirt or the whistle is blown. He had such a big impact in his district last season that he won Newcomer of the Year. Saimone is also a beast in the class room as he currently has a 3.7 GPA. Going into his junior season, look out for Saimone Davis next year. Miles McVay is an Offensive Tackle in the Class of 2023 for East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Illinois. He has incredible size for his position, standing in at 6’7” and 345 lbs., McVay will do anything to keep the defense out of his backfield. If I had to describe his playstyle in one word it would be dominance, nobody at this level stands a chance getting past him! He combines his great size with spectacular strength and bulldozes opposing defensive players downfield or to the ground. His size and strength are impressive, but his IQ and work ethic are just as great, as he is often times seen blocking downfield, blocking mul tiple people in a play, and always playing to the whistle. With in credible potential and 2 more years of high school football ahead of him, Miles McVay should be a player 10
Miles McVay Offensive Tackle class of 2023 East St. Louis high St. Louis, il HT: 6’7” WT: Twitter:348@mcvaymiles Gridiron Football Rating: 9.3 of 10 Gridiron Football Top 300
Nick Osborne Twitter:TennesseeclassLinebackerof2023Highbristol,TnHT:6’WT:195 @osbornenick4 Gridiron Football Rating: 7.4 of 10
Jamond Mathis is a multi-position player in the Class of 2023 for Duchesne High School in St. Charles, Missouri. Standing in at 6’4” and 205 lbs., Mathis has a build that some college play ers would dream of having. Mathis utilizes this incredible build at defensive end and seems to live in the offensive backfield. He is often seen bulldozing past offensive lineman and easily blowing up any play the offense throws at him. On offense Mathis is a defenses worst nightmare, playing running back and wide receiver. At run ning back, he plows through the defense with his incredible speed, agility, and strength. At wide receiver he is able to use his size and speed to expose defenses and make huge plays downfield. His hard work and success on the football field transfers right into the class room as he posted a 3.4 GPA! With seemingly unlimited potential and 2 more years of high school football ahead of him, Jamond Mathis is a player everyone should look out for. Line Rating: 7.9 of 10
Jaylon Landry Defensive
class of LCCP2023 Lake Charles, la HT: Twitter:WT:6’2”315@5two__ Gridiron Football
Jamond Mathis Twitter:StDuchesneclassAthleteof2023HighCharles,MoHT:6’4”WT:205 @MathisJamond Gridiron Football Rating: 7.7 of 10
15
Jaylon Landry is a defensive lineman in the class of 2023 for Lake Charles College Prep in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Standing in at 6’ and 275 lbs., Landry is not a player you should underestimate on the line. With great quickness off the snap, combined with his incredible strength, stopping him from getting into the backfield is a lost cause. His physical attributes may be impressive, but his IQ and ability to see the play stands out to me, he is always one step ahead of the offense. Combine all Landry has to offer, and you have yourself an unstoppable force on the defensive line. His work ethic on the field carries right over into the classroom as he posted a 3.62 GPA! With two more years of high school football and unlimited potential, Jaylon Landry should be a player everyone is looking out for.
Twitter:ozark,HigharHT:5’11”WT:185
Eli Masingale
Gridiron Football Rating: 7.4 of 10
Brennan Parachek is a Tight End in the Class of 2023 for Dex ter High School in Dexter, Michigan. Parachek has a build that most players dream of having, standing in at 6’6” and 240 lbs.; he has the ability to block as well as lineman while being able to run routes as well as receivers. His route running ability really stands out as he often catches DBs on their heels and makes big plays for his offense. If you are somehow able to guard him on a route, there is no way you are going to be able to knock the ball out of his hands, his catching ability is on par with college or pro play ers! Parachek displays his unselfishness in the run game as he takes the role of a lineman and defends the backfield, he will do anything for his team to win. His hard work on the gridiron transfers right into the classroom as he currently has a 3.5 GPA. With a great work ethic and 2 more years of high school football ahead of him, Bren nan Parachek should be a player on everyone’s radar in the future.
Twitter:Dexter,HighMiHT:6’6”WT:240
16
Brennan Parachek Tight End class of 2023 Dexter
Running Back class of 2023 Ozark
@eli_masingale
Eli Masingale is a Class of 2023 Running Back/Outside Line backer for Ozark High School in Ozark, Arkansas. Eli has an excellent build that allows him to play both sides of the ball at a very high level at 5’11” 185 lbs. On offense, he can be seen tearing defenses apart with his quick acceleration and his ability to break tackles. He proved this last season by rushing for over 1,000 yards with 11 touchdowns! On the defensive side of the ball, Eli shows off his elite presence off the edge by doing everything from sacking the quarterback to stopping the run. The dual position athlete also shines in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA. With plenty of time left in his high school career, Eli Masingale is a player took look out for.
@parachek Gridiron Football Rating: 8.2 of 10
David Amador wide northclassreceiverof2023shorehighhouston,TxHT:6’1”WT:185Twitter: @IIAmador8 Gridiron Football Rating: 7.3 of 10
Devin
Marcus
Twitter:dearborn,HighMiHT:6’5”WT:280
Twitter:WT:6’3”215@17primald Gridiron
@DylanSenda2023 Gridiron Football Rating: 8.5 of 10 Committed
While on offense, Senda uses his size and strength to stop defenses in their tracks and allow his backfield all the time in the world. On defense, he combines his strength with precise technique to get into the backfield and stop anything the offense throws at him. His size and strength may be impressive, but what really stands out to me is how he gives his 110% effort every snap and doesn’t give up until the whistle is blown. With his impressive work ethic and great potential, we should be excited to see what Dylan Senda is going to do in the future.
Devin Strange is a Class of 2023 Defensive End for Liberty Christian High School in Argyle, Texas. Even in his early high school career, Devin possesses an awesome build to actively make the quarterback feel his presence at 6’3” 215 pounds. This build allows for him to be fast enough to get around tackles and tight end, but still be able to make the big hit. One thing that stands out about Devin’s game, is that he never gives up on a play; this can be seen as he doesn’t stop until the whistle blows and it seems like he is always going to be a part of the tackle. Strange has a high football IQ that is shown on the field by his ability to read the backfield with ease. This knowledge of the game translates to his class work as Devin has a 3.5 GPA. Look out for Devin Strange to terrorize offensive lines his entire Junior season. Strange End class of 2023 High Flower Mound, Tx HT: Football Rating: 7.9 of 10
Dylan Senda Line class of 2023 Divine child
18 Dylan Senda is a Lineman in the Class of 2023 for Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Michigan. Senda has an incredible build for his position standing in at 6’5” and 295 lbs.; this build allows him to wall off defenders at Offensive Guard and Center, while plowing through the O-line at D-tackle.
Defensive
Offensive
Mikal Harrison-Pilot is a Class of 2023 Athlete for Tem ple High School in Temple, Texas. At 6’0” 185 lbs, Mi kal has a universal build to play wide receiver, free safety, and quarterback at a very high level. Mikal primarily shows off his talent at the receiver position with over 500 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns this last season. MHP can either turn a simple screen pass into 6 or burn a hole through your secondary. However, this isn’t the only position Pilot masters, he can tear defenses apart through the air or on the ground at quarterback. The dual position athlete can also lock up your offense with his elite pass coverage skills and speed, as he ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. With his variety of positions and skills, Mikal Harrison-Pilot is a player to look out for in his junior season.
Chase Hendricks Wide Twitter:classReceiverof2023stMarysHighstLouis,moHT:5’11”WT:185@ChaseHendricks_ Gridiron Football Rating: 7.7 of 10 Mikal Harrison-Pilot Twitter:classAthleteof2023TempleHightemple,txHT:6’WT:185 @MikalPilot Gridiron Football Rating: 8.6 of 10
Chase Hendricks is a Wide Receiver in the Class of 2023 for St. Mary’s High School in Saint Louis, Missouri. With a build of 5’11” and 185lbs., Hendricks has become a nightmare for op posing defenses with his incredible speed and quickness. His abil ity to explode off the snap and make separation from the defense is next level, once he gets into open field, nobody is able to catch him. If you are able to keep up with him, good luck tackling him, his agility and shiftiness in open field makes him nearly impossible to tackle and take down. Hendricks is a very unselfish player and takes pride in his blocking ability as he is often seen walling off de fensive players allowing his team to progress downfield. Hendricks is only a sophomore in high school and has already proved that he is an elite player and should be a player to look out for in the future.
19
20
The class of 2020 was no different for the Chargers. They were led by Major Burns, initially committed to Georgia as a Safety then later transferred to Louisiana State University, and Joel Williams, who committed at the University of Kentucky as a Cornerback. These two defensive backs played both ways at Madison Prep and excelled at receiver and the defensive roles.
Fast forward to the 2022 season. The Chargers are once again led by a young quarterback. Tylan Johnson is a class of 2025 prospect that says he is more of a pocket passer than a run and gun quarterback. “I am probably going to bring more of a Joe Burrow/ Brice Young type of playing ability. I am more of an improvisor and not so much as a dual threat. I am going to try and get the ball to my receivers and let them make the plays,” Tylan told me during an interview. Why is Madison Prep Wide Receiver U? There a bunch of great programs across the state including in city rival Woodlawn. Woodlawn is loaded with talent from top to bottom. The same can be said about South Oak Cliff
Madison Prep Chargers: Wide Receiver U.
Madison Prep sits in the shadow of the capital in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Madi son Prep has a rich history of producing some of the top college talent in the nation. This program just recently won the 2020 3A State Championship over Union Parish by a score of 50-0. That team was led by Zeon Chriss, class of 2022 Quarterback signed at Uni versity of Louisiana, and Quency Wiggins, class of 2022 Defensive End signed at Louisiana State University. Zeon began his career at Madison Prep as a Freshman and had instant success. After interviewing and follow ing his career over the four years he was at Madison Prep, I learned two things about Zeon, he keeps God first in his life and he works hard at everything he does. Zeon competed at several quarterback competitions over the years and consistently ranked in the top of the quarterbacks at those camps. Quency is no different. He too worked hard to become one of the top pass rushers in the country before committing to the Tigers. If asked, they would both say that they were highly encouraged during their careers at Madison Prep to be the best.
2023David2025JohnsonQBJonesWR/CB
Tylan
What astonishes me on this Madison Prep team, is not just the talent of the upper classmen, but the depth and talent of the younger guys. Soph. Semaj Pierre has al ready received offers from school like Mississippi State, Louisiana Tech, and Grambling to name a few. “Semaj is one of the best rout runners I have ever had the pleasure to coach,” said receivers coach Anthony Jones. Semaj is joined by Andre Gipson, QB Tylan Johnson, Calvin Spears, and Brandon Blunt in the class of 2025. The incomming Freshmen class is as talented as well with Keyon Robinson and Javen Holmes. Going into the 2022 season, the Madison Prep Chargers are talented, young, and deep with skill players. I look forard to wathing this sqad perform this season.
High School in Dallas, Tx or IMG Academy in Florida. Both of those programs turn out national talent every year. So why Madison Prep? “The Chargers are loaded with surrounding this young quarterback, Tylan, with 10 receivers that could start on any other program,” said coach Anthony Jones, “Senior receivers David Jones and Treylan James have gained a lot of attention from a number of top-notch college programs including Ne braska and Grambling State to name a few.”
Twitter:BatonQuarterbackclassof2025MadisonPrepRouge,LaHT:5’10”WT:180 @Tylanjohnson_7 Gridiron Football Rating: 7.3 of 10 Calvin Spears 2025 WR Brandon Blunt 2025 WR Andre2025GipsonWR Keyon2026RobinsonWR Treylan James 2023 WR Roman2025TrosclairWRHezekiah Dantzler 2024 WR Semaj Pierre 2025 WR Thomas2023MoorisTEJaven2026HolmesWR
20
Tylan Johnson is a class of 2025 quarterback from Madison Prep in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This season, coach Landry Williams is turning over the reigns of the Madison Prep Chargers over to sophomore quarterback. This is noting new since coach Williams is known for trusting in his players. Four years ago, he started fresh man Zeon Chriss and for the past four years Zeon set records with the Chargers that will be difficult to match. However, now that Zeon is headed to the University of Louisiana, it is time for the newcomer to begin his legacy. Tylan spent his freshman year soaking up all that Zeon could pass down as well as perfecting his own skill sets. In the classroom, Tylan has a 3.25 GPA. He currently has one offer to South ern University with several schools already interested in him.
Tylan Johnson
21 School Spotlight Get your school in the Gridiron Football Magazine and Newsletter for free. Contact us via andrew@gridironfootballusa.comemail www.GridironFootballUSA.com
Fredrick Moore wide Twitter:Cardinalclassreceiverof2023RitterstLouis,MoHT:6’1”WT:175 @FredrickMoore6_ Gridiron Football Rating: 8.3 of 10 Committed
Kaleb James Defensive End class of Twitter:Mansfield2023High-Mansfield,TxHT:6’4”WT:265 @kalebeazyflex1 Gridiron Football Rating: 8.6 of 10 Brayden Dorman Twitter:VistaQuarterbackclassof2023ridgehighPeyton,coHT:6’5”WT:190 @brayden_dorman Gridiron Football Rating: 8.8 of 10 Committed
Kaleb James is a Class of 2023 Defensive End/Tackle for No lan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Kaleb has an NFL caliber build at 6’5” 235 lbs., and the crazy thing is he is only a Sophomore in high school. His build leaves offensive lines frustrated for the entire game; he proved this last season with 11 sacks. That number may be impressive, but you have to remember Kaleb is so good that he’s getting double teamed and sometimes even triple teamed the whole game. He is also versatile on the de fensive line as he can line up anywhere and immediately have an impact. Kaleb may mainly be known for his success on the football field, but he also succeeds in the classroom with a 3.3 GPA. With numerous offers and endless potential, Kaleb James is definitely player to look out for in the future.
Brayden Dorman is a Class of 2023 Quarterback for Vis ta Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a Sophomore, Brayden already has an NFL ready build that allows him to see over tall offensive lines and make perfect reads at 6’5” 190 lbs. Brayden possesses a level of poise in the pocket that most quarterbacks would dream of having. Dorman’s fear lessness allows him to make throws all over the field, leaving the opposing defense decimated. He proved this last season by having 1,829 yards and 24 touchdowns in only 5 games! Brayden may be primarily known for his ability to make plays on the gridiron, but his presence in the classroom can’t go unnoticed as he currently has a 3.98 GPA. With a combination of size and accuracy, Brayden Dorman is definitely a player to look out for in the next two years and at the next level.
23
Smithson
24
Deossie Yancey is a Class of 2023 Offensive Tackle for Lamar High School in Houston, Texas. At 6’6” 370 lbs., Deossie has the perfect build to protect his quarterback from incoming defenders. Deossie utilizes his size to gain an advantage over anybody in front of him, espe cially on goal line fronts. It seems like every time you run be hind Yancey; the running back is putting up 6 points on the scoreboard. The versatile lineman can play anywhere on the offensive line, which makes him an asset in any short yard age situation. Something that differentiates Deossie from his peers is just his ability to go to the whistle, he doesn’t stop until it blows or the guy in front of him is on the dirt. Still early in his high school career, Deossie Yancey is a player to look out for in his junior season.
Twitter:houston,highTxHT:6’6”WT:370 Football Rating: 7.9 of 10
Colton
Gridiron Football Top 300 Deossie
@DeossieLYancey Gridiron
Offensive
WT: Twitter:325@coltonthomasson Gridiron Football Rating:
class
Colton Thomasson is a Class of 2023 Offensive Guard for Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas. Only going into his junior year, Colton possesses a build with great potential at 6’8” 325 lbs. Colton is an offensive coordinators dream player as he can do everything he is asked to do from pulling around the edge and putting a linebacker on his back to stopping incoming defensive lineman in their tracks. Thomasson may be known for his presence in the trenches, but he’s also a star in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA. Colton Thomasson is definitely a player to look out for in his promising young career. Thomasson Offensive line class of 2023 valley Spring beach, Tx HT: 6’8” 9.3 of 10 Yancey line of 2023 Lamar
Ashton Porter Defensive End class of 2023 Cy Ranch Twitter:Cypress,HighTxHT:6’4”WT:235@fontenothunter2 Gridiron Football Rating: 9.1 of 10 Committed Gridiron Football Top 300
Gridiron Football All-AmeriCANBowlgAmeClAssof2023iNTeresTediNplAyiNg? emAil: ANdrew@gridiroNfooTBAllusA.Com SEND HUDL LINK CONTACT INFO Details will be published in August on www.GridironFootballUSA.com
David Jones Twitter:BatonclassAthleteof2023MadisonPrepRouge,LaHT:6’WT:190@fontenothunter2 Gridiron Football Rating: 9.0 of 10 Gridiron Football Top 300
Hunter Fontenot AscensionclassLinebackerof2023EpiscopalLafayette,LaHT:6’1”WT:210Twitter: @fontenothunter2 Gridiron Football Rating: 7.7 of 10
The team will certainly be challenged in the first three games of the season as Warren Easton will be playing against Louisiana pow erhouse programs including Ruston High School, Catholic High School (Baton Rouge), and Edna Karr High School before even getting into the meat of the schedule. By: Jace LeJeune
The Warren Easton Fighting Eagles have proven to be one of the best programs in the entire state of Louisiana regardless of classification. Located in New Orleans, the Eagles are one of the many football teams in the area to produce collegiate talent every year including the likes of guys such as Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson, UL Ragin’ Cajuns quarterback Lance Legendre, and Tulane running back Ashaad Clayton just to name a few. Under the leadership of head coach Jerry Phillips, the team has always been in the conversation of contending for a state champi onship. In fact, since 2014, the Fighting Eagles have been at least to the semifinals every season and also made the state championship game four times during that span including last season. However, the team is still searching for its first state title since 1942. Heading into the 2022 season, the Fighting Eagles definitely want to get that elusive monkey off their back, but right now, the team is only fo cusing on what they can control today just to get themselves ready for the upcoming season. I got the chance to catch up with Coach Phillips and see what the Fighting Eagles have cooking for the fall. The Fighting Eagles have had themselves a very busy offseason, and because of that, the team is right on pace to start off the season where they want to be. “We did a few seven on sevens. We went to Southeastern, LSU, South Alabama, and UL. We got a lot of seven on seven work this summer because we have a lot of new guys at receiver that need to catch the ball as much as possible, but I think we have had a productive summer. Spring has also been really good for us too so I think we are back on the right track.”
This weekend, the coaching staff is taking the team on a team retreat in order to build even more camaraderie before the start of the sea son. For the coaches, it is another opportunity to grow this team even more while continuing to preach their overall message to the players. “It is all about sticking together and account ability. They have done a great job in doing that. They are holding each other accountable and this just seems to be one of these teams that are really bonded. It means a lot when the players are holding each other accountable.”
Holy Savior Menard High School goals during the spring and in the summer. Now, it is time for the Eagles to focus on what is ahead of them, which is the 2022 season.
“This summer has been the best summer since I’ve been here going into my third season. Our attendance has been so high. Our partic ipation has been great and we are starting to find some leaders. We still have some ways to go, but I am very proud of the way our kids have worked this summer.”
Winning games will not be easy as the Eagles will have to face the likes of the Avoyelles Mustangs, which was a minute away from reaching the Class 2A State Championship last season, and the Rosepine Eagles, which was a team that made the Quarterfi nals for the first time in school history. The team also has their hands full in non-district as well playing teams such as St. Freder ick, Pineville, and Sacred Heart to name a few. However, the Menard Eagles have a brand of football that could help them achieve that winning season.
Coach Charles has been impressed with how much the players have believed in each other and trusted each other during this pro cess. That alone could go a long way in determining a lot of foot ball games this fall. In terms of goals for the upcoming season, the coaching staff is just trying to limit to short term goals focusing on the task right ahead of them. So far, the team has accomplished its
Holy Savior Menard High School is located in Alexandria, Louisiana and plays at the Class 2A level. The Eagles are coming off a disappointing 1-9 season, but the program has a chance to soar to new heights in year number three for former Louisiana College Head Coach Justin Charles. I got the chance to catch up with Coach Charles and get an update on how his team is looking over the summer.
What Coach Charles likes most about this year’s squad is that ev erybody knows their role as this team has a good mix of both expe rience and leadership. Although there are only eight seniors on the roster, 16 underclassmen started on last year’s team. Because of all the experience coming back, Coach is confident that 2022 can be the year that everybody can sync together. “We wear a shirt that says [Be The Standard]. We want to set the standard and raise the standard everyday. We want every other team to be where we want to be. We want to be the standard in everything that we do and not just on the football field.”
“The defense is going to be very exciting to watch. Our defense plays so fast and that is the side of the football that everybody is going to watch out for. On the offensive side of the football, we are going to be a team that runs the football. We are going to run some power, some counter, and some iso. Everybody knows what we are going to run, but being more experienced on that side of the football, we will execute a lot more.”
By: Jace LeJeune
“As far as this year’s win total, I do see us with a winning record this year.”
Twitter:Shreveport,classKickerof2024C.E.ByrdhighLaHT:6’1”WT:180
Dutchtown High School, which is located in Geismar, Lou isiana, just had another one of their own commit to play for a college football team. Senior linebacker Dickson Agu has decided to stay within his own state and commit to the Tulane Green Wave. “Tulane was the second school to extend an offer back in December and since then, the whole staff has been welcoming, inviting me to every event that they host.”
@DAGU_25 Gridiron Football Rating: 8.5 of 10 C.E. Byrd High School junior kicker Abram Murray an nounced his commitment to the Miami Hurricanes this past Sunday. Murray is rated among a lot of kicking gurus as the number one kicker in the entire country. Because of his booming leg and high ceiling, big time college football programs were all over him as early as his freshman year. Despite having two entire years of high school eligibility left, Murray feels that he has already made a connection with the Hurricanes that cannot be touched.
@_abrammurray
Gridiron Football Rating: 8.9 of 10
Dickson Agu DutchtownclassLinebackerof2023highgeismar,LaHT:6’2”WT:220Twitter:
By: Jace LeJeune
30
By: Jace LeJeune Abram Murray
“It is not as early in the recruiting process as it seems for me. I’ve been fortunate to have been engaged in the process with the programs I wanted for some time, including Miami. I was impressed with Coach Cristobal’s approach while going through the process with Oregon, so when he moved to Miami, I just had a sense that was where I needed to be. Coach’s vision for the program, the incredible staff he assembled, the awesome Miami fan base, and program history came together and sealed the decision for me. Miami will be THE program in college football in the near future, and I want to help bring that national championship home to The U family.”
