March 2017 magazine by Gridiron Football

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

CONTENTS

Breakdown Of All 12 Schools Recruiting Classes

LC Recruiting Class

LSU Recruiting Class

3.1.17

12 La Tech Recruiting Class 14 Grambling State Recruiting Class 16 McNeese State Recruiting Class 18 Northwestern State Recruiting Class 26 Nicholls State Recruiting Class 28 Southern Recruiting Class 30 Southeastern Recruiting Class 32 Tulane Recruiting Class 34 UL Recruiting Class 36 ULM Recruiting Class

20 Interview With Louisiana College QB, Easton Melancon www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

By: John Paul Guidry DPT CSCS

Low back pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems treated today. It is the leading cause of disability in Americans under the age of 45. Although steadily increasing, treatments like surgeries, injections, and pain meds, while helpful for some, are not successful in treating low back pain overall. There is strong evidence supporting manual and movement based therapies for painful musculoskeletal problems; therefore, physical therapy can be a viable option for treating low back pain without the negative effects of the treatments listed above. In this article, I would like to dispel some of the myths associated with low back pain and hopefully give and low back pain. Core strengthening exercise programs have been the readers a better idea of what to do if they experience it. The first shown to be no better than general exercise or even walking in myth: Damage and/or degeneration is correlated with pain. While treating low back pain. The spine is a strong, resilient structure and in damage and degeneration such as disc injuries, sprains or strains, arthritis, stenosis etc. are one factor in why someone may have pain, they most cases people with pain have more issues relaxing the muscles in do not have a direct correlation with pain. Pain is a multi-factorial issue their back rather than needing to increase the strength in them. Thinking that you have a weak back can cause more fear and in which damage or injury is only one factor; social relationships, environment, genetics, stress and anxiety are just a few of the many factors pain and lead to a decrease in function. Your back is not weak or out of place. While core exercises can be a beneficial part of a low back that effect whether someone may experience low back pain or pain in general. Pain is about sensitivity of the nerves not about damage to the pain rehabilitation program, the best course of treatment is proper education, a graded return to full movement and activity, manual thertissues. It is an output of the brain in response to a threat of which can be any number of things with tissue damage being only one. Therefore, apies, general exercise and movement, as well as keeping yourself in no matter what your MRI or X-Ray may show, if severe injury or disease good general physical and mental health. Physical therapy can be a great choice for most people with low back pain without the risks assois ruled out, the rest of the results do not correlate well pain. The second myth: People with low back pain should always avoid certain move- ciated with surgery, pain meds or injections. This information is not a substitute for a proper medical examination and treatment, so if you ments or activities. While acutely some movements or activities should are experiencing low back pain or pain in general please see a Medical be avoided, the goal is to restore all motions of the spine and return to Doctor or Physical Therapist for a proper evaluation of your complaints full activities as soon as possible. A common belief is that people with before starting any type of treatment or exercise program. low back pain should never bend forward or lift, but the reality is that people with low back pain or injury with a properly guided, graded activity and exercise program should be able to return to those activities with minimal to no issues. The third and last myth: Low back pain is related to either your spine/pelvis being out of place or due to a weak back or core. Firstly, there is no evidence supporting that the joints of our spine or pelvis can go out of place. Therefore, when you get manipuwww.guidrypt.com lated by a chiropractor or physical therapist and John Paul Guidry DPT, CSCS JohnPaul@guidrypt.com feel better, it is not because a joint was put back 61700 Hwy 434 Unit D Phone (985) 882-8427 in place, but rather most likely due to a change in Lacombe, La 70445 Fax (985) 882-8429 the threat to the nervous system as well as possible placebo effects. There is also a very poor correlation between core strength or weakness

WE OFFER ONE HOUR 1 TO 1 TREATME T WITH A DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Andrew Bryson, Owner/Publisher LGF

STAFF Andy Bryson- Owner/Publisher

Laura Norsworthy– Senior Editor

Kristen Bryson– Editor

Phil Blanchard– Dir. Of Marketing

Jason Saucier– Photographer

Christian Moore– High School FB

Patrick Mchaffey– Writer

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Wildcats 2017 Signing Class Name

Hometown

POS

WT___

Bruce Newton Deon Thomas Gregory Wyatt Landen Harper Landon Baglio Trelan Langlinias Chase Foster Charles Ford Devin Williams Don Bien-Aime Dontae Washington Dustin Mills Jackson Hetzler Keith Ikerd Kylan King Kyle Sarrizan Malik Smith Orlando Ramirez Richard Breaux Kelcey Miller Wade Simmons Yasser Delgadillo Blair Fernandez Cade Adams Cade Roddy Chris Shelvin Corey Mamon Kendrick Smith Kody Duhon Montell Cormier Tremaine Jones Zachary Thomas Anthony Work Dylan Fuselier Jared Nugent Saxon Cavanaugh Beau Mount Cam Frederick Charleton Arceneaux Cortland Smith Dakota Ard Dauton Sibley Devin Citrano Dylan Fury Grant Ray Isaiah Romero Jarret Stuckey Jordan Richard Kenny Johnson Landry Henson Montrez Flott Sam Shamblin Corey Rojas Jacobi Scott Larry (Wayne) Griffin Cayce Drapper D'andre James Lesley Taylor Melvin Young Ryan Hodge Tyler Blakeman Justin Bertch Latravien Thomas Terry Brown DJ Robicheaux Julius Johnson Russell Watkins Wonzell Dumas Alton Long Jr. Chris Kuler Dontae Johnson Lucas Cormier Micah Dunn Nijul Canada Noah Livings Ermond Williams Davis Alford Kevin Otkins

Silsbee North DeSoto Plaquemine Walker HS Grant Lafayette Southern Lab John Ehret Hahnville West Jeff Ash Arcadia Crowley Oakgrove Sterlington Dutchtown South Plaq Iowa Rayne Minden Parkview Baptist Tioga Hallsville Bunkie St. Amant Abbeville Ruston South Plaquem Comeaux Abbeville Assumption Westminster NISH Beau Chene Tioga Plain Dealing Deridder Tioga South Terrebonne Menard Silsbee Parkview NISH Central Dutchtown NISH Northwood Lakeside Carroll Gilmer Blount Tioga South Plaq Walker Slidell Bridge City Northwood East Feliciana Assumption Tallulah Academy Pope John Paul Comeaux Comeaux Mansfield Berwick Kaplan Lakeview Safety West St John East St John Hallsville Central Vinton Airline Mansfield Cecilia Thomas Jefferson Christian Life St Helena

CB CB CB CB CB CB DB DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL HB/TE K K LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LS LS LS LS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL P QB QB RB RB RB RB RB RB S S S Safety Safety 5'9 Safety WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR OL CB

5'9 5'9 6'2 5'8 5'10 5'11 5'8 6'1 6'0 6'0 6'1 6'2 6'2 6'5 5'8 6'2 6'1 6'2 6'2 5'10 5'6 5'7 5'9 6'1 6'0 5'11 5'10 6'2 5'10 5'10 6'0 5'10 5'8 5'11 5'8 6'3 6'0 6'4 6'5 5'9 6'3 6'5 6'5 6'2 6'2 5'11 6'2 6'2 5'11 6'4 6'3 6'0 6'1 5'11 6'2 5'7 5'11 5'10 5'10 5'8 5'8 5'10 6'1 5'8 5'10 5'10 190 lbs 6'3 5'10 6'3 6'0 5'10 6'2 6'2 6'3 6'4 6'2 6'1

165 lbs 195 lbs 175 lbs 165 lbs 175 lbs 165 lbs 173 lbs 235 lbs 265 lbs 255 lbs 250 lbs 240 lbs 232 lbs 305 lbs 190 lbs 280 lbs 212 lbs 240 lbs 235 lbs 195 lbs 150 lbs 140 lbs 190 lbs 220 lbs 190 lbs 212 lbs 218 lbs 220 lbs 200 lbs 220 lbs 230 lbs 190 lbs 180 lbs 200 lbs 244 lbs 220 lbs 270lbs 240 lbs 290 lbs 180 lbs 270 lbs 280 lbs 280 lbs 250 lbs 245 lbs 265 lbs 300 lbs 280 lbs 310 lbs 290 lbs 270 lbs 240 lbs 190 lbs 170 lbs 190 lbs 190 lbs 180 lbs 230 lbs 180 lbs 170 lbs 160 lbs 170 lbs 185 lbs 160 lbs 180 lbs 193 lbs 195 lbs 150 lbs 180 lbs 180 lbs 170 lbs 185 lbs 200 lbs 185 lbs 190 lbs 275 lbs 165 lbs

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Breakdown Of All 12 Schools Recruiting Classes By: Coach Andy Bryson

In this months issue, we breakdown each schools recruiting class. I am going to use the same formula that I use when I used to scout at the colligate level. So what I do is a assign a player a 1-10 for five categories; speed, strength, hands, size, and technique. Next I tally the combined score then divide by five and get the final score for each recruit. Five star recruits are anyone that scores a 8.5-10.0, four star is 6.5-8.4, three star 4.5-6.4, two star 3.0-4.4, and a one star 1.0-2.9. Now why would I do this. After all you can go to a number of websites and get this info. Well here is the truth about these so call recruiting websites. Those sites are ran by sport journalists with little to no background as a player or coach. So how do they get their rating system then? What they do is go off of who is recruiting the guys. So if a bunch of big power five conference teams are recruiting a guy, then he is a five star guy, if only one or two big schools

and a bunch of tier two power five schools are recruiting him then he is a four star guy. So you can see how the system is somewhat flawed. This why a lot of five star guys fall off the radar and get hidden at times. One of the best evaluators of talent (besides myself) is Frank Wilson. Coach Wilson is the head coach for UTSA, but when I knew him he was the recruiting coordinator and running back coach for LSU. There is a reason why LSU leads the nation with the most guys in the NFL, and a lot of that is due to him. Coach Orgeron has been a good evaluator of talent in the past, remember that Arden Key was his guy last year when he was the D-Line coach and look how he has paned out so far. It should be exciting now that he is head coach and he has the final say on who the Tigers sign. I loved the recruiting process when I was at the colligate level. There is so much that goes into recruiting that I could fill manuals with what I know. We hope you enjoy this evaluation of each recruiting class.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Austin Deculus

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-6, 331 Hometown: Cypress, Texas School: Cy-Fair High School Position: Offensive Tackle

6 10

Tyler Shelvin

10 10

Tyler is a natural nose guard in a 30 system. Has superior strength and hand placement. Needs to work on his starts and stances. A natural run defender.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3, 376 Hometown: Crowley, La. School: Notre Dame High School Position: Defensive Tackle

Kary Vincent 5-11, 172 Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas School: Memorial High School Position: Cornerback

JaCoby Stevens

10 10

8.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 10

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2, 200 Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tenn. School: Oakland High School Position: Cornerback

K'Lavon Chaisson 6-4, 217 Hometown: Houston, Texas School: North Shore High School Position: Defensive End

Grant Delpit 6-4, 189 Hometown: Bradenton, Fla. School: IMG Academy Position: Safety

Todd Harris 6-0, 185 Hometown: Plaquemine, La. School: Plaquemine High School Position: Safety

Edward Ingram 6-4, 327 Hometown: DeSoto, Texas School: DeSoto High School Position: Offensive Guard

10 10 10 7 10 9.4

7 10 8.4

10 7 10

Todd Harris has great hands and good speed. He is a hard hitter and will make for some great competition in the secondary.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9

8.4

Edward has superior size for the interior of the tiger line. He is a mauler in the run protection. He can get the next level and create open lanes.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5 10

Myles Brennan

7.8

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot

6-4, 181 Hometown: Bay Saint Louis, Miss. School: Saint Stanislaus High School Position: Quarterback: Pocket Passer

7 10 10

JaCoby has great instincts and plays on the ball well. His speed allows him the ability to make up space very quickly.

Grant has excellent range as a free safety. He reads the quarterback and has a great reaction to the ball.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9

Kary has great instincts and field vision. He has the speed and the technique to be a great corner. Needs to bulk up to play in the SEC against the run.

Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lavon is a freak athlete. His speed off the ball makes up for his lack of size. He needs to put on another 20 LBS. He range will make him a dangerous edge rusher at the Line Backer spot.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 10 7

Austin has elite size and strength. He can play both guard and tackle. Reminds me of Ethan Pocic.

8.8

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Myles is a natural in the pocket. Has great pocket awareness, great instincts, and technique. He needs to bulk up to play in the SEC, there will be times when he will get hit by 300 pounders. 8

Lowell Narcisse

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot 6-3, 224 8 9 8 9 7 8.2 Hometown: Saint James, La. School: Saint James High School Position: Quarterback: Dual-threat

Narcisse has great size and strength for a dual threat QB. He will create great competition at the QB position this upcoming season. He will need to work on his technique this fall.

Jacob Phillips

Jacob is an aggressive Linebacker that punishes the offense with every hit. He will be a great replacement for Kendell Beckwidth.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-4, 228 9 10 8 8 9 8.8 Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. School: East Literature Magnet Position: Inside Linebacker

Mannie Netherly 6-2, 183 Hometown: Crosby, Texas School: Crosby High School Position: Wide Receiver

Tyler Taylor 6-3, 230 Hometown: Sugar Hill, Ga. School: Lanier High School Position: Inside Linebacker

Clyde Edwards-Helaire 5-8, 201 Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. School: Catholic High School Position: Running Back

Patrick Queen 6-1, 209 Hometown: Livonia, La. School: Livonia High School Position: Running Back

Racey McMath 6-3, 207 Hometown: New Orleans, La. School: Edna Karr High School Position: Wide Receiver

Jontre Kirklin 6-0, 170 Hometown: Lutcher, La. School: Lutcher High School Position: Athlete

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9

6.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 10 10

8.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

6.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

7.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9 10

8.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

6.4

Saahdiq Charles

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6'5'', 320 6 10 6 7 6 5.8 Hometown: Madison, MS School: Madison-Ridgeland Academy Position: Offensive Guard

Aaron Moffitt 6'4'', 250 Hometown: New Iberia, LA School: Catholic High School Position: Defensive End

Neil Farrell

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7 10

7.4

Mannie Netherly is a converted quarterback which gives him good vision. Additionally Netherly has SEC level speed which will make him a valued addition to the LSU lineup. All I need to say about Tyler Taylor is speed, power, and bone breaking. I am really excited to get this aggressive player for LSU. I predict that LSU fans will really enjoy watching Taylor. Clyde Edwards-Helaire has impressive field awareness and he makes defenders miss consistently. He doesn’t have elite speed, but Clyde does have the ability to move explosively up close. In his high school days Patrick played both sides of the ball. As a running back in the SEC he will need to bulk up. Queen has good hand usage to catch the ball and he can break tackles. Racey uses his hands well to catch the ball. What’s more, he has excellent breakaway speed. In looking at McMath’s hudl film I notice that he makes defenders miss consistently. As a former quarterback, Jontre Kirklin knows the reads and has excellent situational awareness. Jontre is a 4.4 guy, and has the potential to become a great cover corner. Saahdiq has excellent size to play the interior of the offensive line. Once he bulks up and adds muscle to his huge frame, he will be a huge upgrade on the line. Aaron, being the son of the Strength and Conditioning coach at LSU, already knows what is expected of him when he shows up. He has excellent size and speed. He will get stronger and faster and will provide great competition at the END/Outside Linebacker position.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot Neil is an aggressive interior lineman. His take off 6'3'', 295 7 8 7 8 9 7.8 could make him a dangerous lineman in the 30 set. In Hometown: Mobile, AL a 40 defense, he will play a 3 tech. School: Murphy High School Position: Defensive Tackle www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com 9

Justin Thomas 6'4'', 255 Hometown: Spanish Fort, AL School: Spanish Fort High School Position: Defensive End

Tory Carter

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7

6.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'', 255 Hometown: Leesburg, GA School: Lee County High School Position: Fullback

Seth Stewart 6'8'', 320 Hometown: Point Pleasant, WV School: Point Pleasant High School Position: Offensive Tackle

5.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8 10

8.6

Justin does have a thick base, but he will need to bulk up his upper body. He has an explosive first step. However he will need to be coached to have better use of his a better use of his hands and control the line of scrimmage. Tory has a thick frame with an explosive first step. With his strength he blows defenders back. With Carter LSU gains a punishing power back.

Seth looks to be a highly underrated prospect. He is super aggressive and is a mauler along the line. His quickness gets him to the second level. He can play both inside and at tackle. His size is quite impressive as well.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Jaiden Cole 6-1, 195 Hometown: Monroe, La. School: Neville High School Position: Athlete

Amik Robertson 5-10, 170 Hometown: Thibodaux, La. School: Thibodaux High School Position: Cornerback

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9

7 10 8.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

6.4

Elijah Walker

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-3, 201 8 8 6 4 6 6.4 Hometown: Amite, La. School: Amite High School Position: Quarterback: Dual-threat

Joshua Mote 6-3, 274 Hometown: Oak Grove, La. School: Oak Grove High School Position: Offensive Guard

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

5.6

Cualan Williams

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-3, 205 8 10 6 4 5 6.6 Hometown: Lewisville, Ark. School: Lafayette County High School Position: Wide Receiver

Jacorion Andrews 6-1, 180 Hometown: Monroe, LA School: Neville High School Position: Safety

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

6.4

Brady Farlow

SP SZ KP KA TQ Tot 5-11, 190 3 4 6 6 7 5.2 Hometown: Purvis, MS School: Jones County Junior College Position: Kicker (JC)

Kollin Hurt 6'0'' 170 Hometown: Gilmer, TX School: Gilmer High School Position: Safety

Conner Estes 6'4'' 300 Hometown: Hurley, MS School: East Central High School

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

4.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

4.6

Cole will most likely wind up playing running back or wide receiver . His speed will create a favorable miss-match against defenders.

Robertson has good field vision and plays on the ball. He is fast and can contribute in the kicking game as well.

Walker has a strong arm, but he tends to put a little too much air under the ball. He has good release so with a little coaching he will improve.

Joshua Mote has a big body. He needs work with his footwork and hand placement, but with coaching he has a lot of room to grow.

Cualan is a large receiver who was a very big fish in a small pond previously. He will need to tune up his technique to compete at the collegiate level.

Andrews has good speed which allows him to recover. He will need to improve his technique, but nothing the coaching staff at Tech canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle.

Farlow has a good strong leg and will greatly increase the depth for La Tech special teams.

Kollin has great instincts and can make good plays on the ball. Hurt lives up to his last name and can really make a hit too.

Conner Estes fills some major space and gets to the second level very quick. Its difficult to find a big guy who is quick, but it looks like Tech has found one.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

George Scott 6'0'' 190 Hometown: Natchez, MS School: Adams County Christian School Position: Wide Receiver

Tristan Allen

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

4.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'2'' 215 Hometown: Atlanta, TX School: Atlanta High School Position: Outside Linebacker

3.4

Griffin Herbert

George is a quick receiver that can be used in the slot. Will need to work on his follow through. He tends to look downfield before the catch.

Tristan is a hard hitting linebacker that could also play safety.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6'2'' 200 7 8 4 2 3 4.8 Hometown: Lafayette, LA School: Saint Thomas More High School Position: Wide Receiver

Griffin has the size and speed to be a homerun threat every time he touches the ball.

Milton Williams

Milton has a great first step. His speed off the edge is unmatched. He needs to bulk up in college to be an every down end.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'3'' 225 Hometown: Crowley, TX School: Crowley High School Position: Defensive End

Kennedy Madison 6'3'' 275 Hometown: Monroe, LA School: Ouachita Christian High School Position: Offensive Guard (LQ)

Hanner Shipley 6'5'' 295 Hometown: Marble Falls, TX School: Blinn College (JC) Position: Offensive Tackle

Robert Drew Kirkpatrick 6'3'' 310 Hometown: Uvalde, TX School: Blinn College (JC) Position: Offensive guard

3.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 2

3.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

4.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

4.2

Randy Hogan Jr.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6'0'' 220 4 6 5 4 6 5 Hometown: Pascagoula, MS School: Pearl River Community College (JC) Position: Inside linebacker

Jordan Baldwin

Kennedy is a bulky guard that will need to add a lot of strength to play inside.

Shipley is a big offensive lineman that has a nasty streak. Tends to put his hands outside the numbers at times.

Robert is a big strong guard. He will need to work on better hand placement and footwork in college.

Randy is an aggressive Linebacker that can make punishing hits. He reads the offence well. Will be an asset in the run game for the Bulldogs.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6'0'' 185 7 7 5 3 3 5 Hometown: Amite, LA School Iowa Central Community College (JC) Position: Safety

Jordan is a quick safety that can make plays on the ball. He will need to work on his tackling technique in college.

Michael Sam

Michael has a lot of rang on the field. He is a quick corner, with decent hands and technique.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6'1'' 195 6 6 5 3 4 4.8 Hometown: Athens, TX School: Trinity Valley Community College (JC) Position: Cornerback

Davan Dyer 6'4'' 230 Hometown: Queensland, AUS School: Griffith University (JC) Position: Kicker

SP SZ KP KA TQ Tot 4

5.6

Davan has a strong leg. He should be able to compete for playing time this next season.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Lyndon Rash 6-2 | 195 School: Madison Prep HS Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. Position: Wide Receiver

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9

6.6

Christian Morris

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-6 | 315 6 10 6 6 6 6.8 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. School: University of Mississippi (TR) Position: Offensive Tackle

Trevor Fleming

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5-10 | 210 6 4 6 6 7 5.8 Hometown: Gonzales, La. School: East Ascension High School Position: Long Snapper

Kenan Fontenot

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-0 | 175 9 8 6 3 4 6 Hometown: Lake Charles, La. School: Hamilton Christian Academy Position: Defensive Back

Edgard Franklin 6-5 | 300 Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. School: Madison Prep HS Position: Offensive Lineman

Wesley Green 6-0 | 305 School: De Soto HS Hometown: De Soto, Texas Position: DL

Dorrell James 6-3 | 230 School: Leon HS Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla. Position: Tight End

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3 10

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

3.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

5.4

Cameron Richardson

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-3 | 270 School: Tucker HS 5 6 4 5 4 4.8 Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga. Position: Defensive Lineman

Malik Route

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5-7 | 165 9 4 5 3 6 5.4 School: Griffin HS Hometown: Griffin, Ga. Position: Wide Receiver/Returner

Lyndon is a big receiver who has a huge upside. His mixture of size, speed, and use of hands makes him a dangerous tool at wide receiver. Morris is a 6-6, 315 lbs. FBS transfer from the University of Mississippi. The Memphis, Tenn. native was a 4 star prospect, Army All-American Selections, and was listed as #10 Best Offensive Tackle in the nation when he left Memphis East HS. Trevor has good snapping technique. He will add depth to the roster and fill a need at Grambling.

Kenan has great speed and range. He has good ball skills and can become an elite corner with the right coaching.

Edgard is a hard nose lineman that plays at another level. With his frame and size he should be playing on the edge, but I think he could be a better interior lineman.

Wesley is a gap crusher. Ne is a natural 3-tech defensive lineman.

Dorrell has the ability to separate himself in the passing game. He will need to bulk up to help in the run game.

Cameron has the size and frame to put on a lot of muscle while at Grambling. His speed off the line will make him a dangerous asset on the gridiron.

Malik may be small but he is fast. When he gets the ball in his hands, he does some magical things with it.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Garrett Urban

SP SZ KP KA TQ Tot 5-9 | 175 5 4 7 7 6 5.8 School: Fort Bend Travis HS Hometown: Richmond, Texas Position: Kicker/Punter

Demontrey Jacobs 6-6 | 250 School: East Ascension HS Hometown: Gonzales, La. Position: Defensive Lineman

Kevin Victorian 6-3 | 250 School: LaGrange HS Hometown: Lake Charles, La. Position: Defensive Lineman

Devanir Martin 5-10 | 170 School: Dothan HS Hometown: Dothan, Ala. Position: Defensive Back

Preston Davis 6-3 | 295 School: Neville HS Hometown: Monroe, La. Position: Offensive Lineman

Demontrey has good size and speed to play the edge as an end. He is an aggressive lineman. He needs to work on his hand placement in the run game.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

4.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

Kevin has long arms to make those tackles and give him that separation from the offensive line. I think he needs to bulk up in the gym and he will be a dominate lineman.

3.6

Devanir has great speed and range as a corner. He can also help out on special teams. He has good field vision.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7

4.4

Preston is an inside lineman who can play both center and guard. His wide body makes it difficult for defenders to get around.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 2

3.4

Joseph Garza

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-4 | 295 5 School: Richmond Foster HS 4 7 6 4 4 Hometown: Richmond, Texas Position: Offensive Lineman

Rodney Jackson 6-2 | 290 School: East MS Community College Hometown: Bastrop, La. Position: Defensive Lineman

Garrett has a good leg and has demonstrated good accuracy during his high school career.

Joseph has decent footwork and hand placement. He could be a sleeper in this years class.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

4.6

Miguel Mendez

SP SZ KP KA TQ Tot 5-10 | 150 4 School: Hartnell Community College 2 4 6 5 3 Hometown: Gonzales, CA Position: Kicker/Punter

Rodney is an aggressive tackle who could play both nose and the 3-tech. His first step is what separates himself from the offensive line.

Miguel has a decent leg and has also shown good accuracy.

Kalen Whitlow

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot 6-1 | 190 5 School: MS Gulf Coast Comm. College 6 4 6 4 5 Hometown: Prattville, Ala. Position: Quarterback

Juac Angoi 6-4 | 315 School: Bishop Lynch HS Hometown: Dallas, Texas Position: Offensive Lineman

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3 10

5.4

Kalen has a strong arm and is accurate. He can hold the pocket and give his receivers time to get open.

Juac is a huge lineman who plays like he is not scared of no man. He will be a huge benefit in the run game. He needs to work on his pass blocking.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Chris Aye , OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-5 • 300 3 9 4 6 3 5 Hometown: Houston, Texas School: Cypress Ridge HS/ Louisiana Tech

Mac Briscoe, RB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-0 • 185 Hometown: Bellville, Texas School: Bellville HS

Nate Briscoe, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-9 • 170 Hometown: Lake Charles, La. School: Barbe HS

Quincy Cage, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-10 • 177 Hometown: New Orleans, La. School: De La Salle HS

5.8

4.2

Tyrique Gibson, DE

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2 • 250 Hometown: Port Sulphur, La. School: Ponchatoula HS

Donovan Carter, OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-4 • 270 Hometown: Hattiesburg, Miss. School: Hattiesburg HS • Hinds CC

Kordell Williams, DB

5.4

5.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-10 • 172 Hometown: Carencro, La. School: Carencro HS

Cody Roscoe, DE

4.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-0 • 230 Hometown: Houston, Texas School: Heights HS

Hanif Muhammad, CB

3.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-0 • 170 Hometown: La Marque, Texas School: Clear Falls HS

Harris Tafah, DT 6-3 • 270 Hometown: Mansfield, Texas School: Legacy HS/ Navarro Col-

4.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

4.2

Chris is a big and physical lineman. Tends to play on his heels at times. Will need to clean up his footwork and hand placement.

Mac has the skills to be an immediate impact for the cowboys this season.

Nate may be small, but his speed and ball skills is unmatched. Nate can really stretch the field.

Quincy is a quick receiver who has the potential to be a game changer.

Tyrique will be an immediate impact for the Cowboys. He is fast off the edge and has the arm length to separate himself from the O-Line. He is also a punishing tackler. Donovan fine tuned some of his skills in Juco. His size makes him a prime candidate to play at the guard position. He will need to work on his pass blocking skills. Kordell is a solid defensive back. He has good speed and decent ball skills.

Cody has a burst of speed off the edge. His size will most likely move him to the outside linebacker spot.

Hanif has decent speed and has developed good ball skills.

Harris is a force in the middle of the line. He is a natural 3-tech.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Dontay Hargrove, ATH

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2 • 220 Hometown: Wharton, Texas School: Pickering HS

Jacob Logan, TE 6-3 • 225 Hometown: Deer Park, Texas School: Deer Park HS

Camron Peterson, DL 6-5 • 235 Hometown: Houston, Texas School: Kempner HS

Cory McCoy, ATH 5-10 • 180 Hometown: Leesville, La. School: Leesville HS

5.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

3.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

4.2

Colby Richardson, CB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2 • 175 Hometown: New Orleans, La. School: McMain HS

4.4

Dontay is a unique athlete. He has that rare combination of size and speed.

Jacob can stretch the field with his versatility as a Tight End. He can block like a lineman and catch the ball down the field. He needs to bulk up a bit for college. Camron is a huge defensive tackle that has a great first step. He needs to add some weight . He also needs to use his hands better to get off blocks.

Cory is a dual threat athlete. He can play backer an wide out. He is fast and can catch the ball well. He can make a good slot.

Colby’s largest asset is his speed. He needs to work on his ball skills this offseason before he reports to camp. His speed can make him a weapon on special teams.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Stadford Anderson, RB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1, 213 Hometown: Baton Rouge School: Glen Oaks HS

J.P. Arceneaux, OL

5.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1, 280 Hometown: Houma, LA School: Vandebilt Catholic HS

3.4

Tanner Ash, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2, 200 Hometown: Benton, LA School: Evangel Christian Academy

Xavier Bell, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-9, 152 Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA School: Southern Lab HS

5.2

William Bordelon, OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3, 305 Hometown: St. Mary's, KS School: Holy Savior Menard (LA) HS

Jackson Carroll, LB 5-11, 210 Hometown: Natchitoches, LA School: St. Mary's HS

Marquisian Chapman, WR

6-5, 230 Hometown: Cecilia, LA School: Cecilia HS

Duke Dantzler, DL

2.8

6-2, 185 Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA School: Parkview Baptist HS

SP SZ HD ST TQ

5.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ

Tot

4.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ 5

3.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ

Tot

Xavier Bell played for me in the All American Bowl game. He is an extremely fast slot receiver who can also burn you in the kick return game. William has a good frame and can hold his ground in the trenches. He needs to improve his hand placement. Jackson is an aggressive linebacker. He has good instincts and a good pop. He needs to do a better job of wrapping up and finishing the tackle. Marquisian catches the ball well in space. He is quick and has great hands.

Braylon is a good edge rusher with good technique and size.

Duke is a big guy that stuffs the middle of the line.

Obinna is a quick end that gets off the ball well. He has long arms and can avoid blocks. Will need to improve his technique.

3.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 1

Tanner is a speedster with decent size and hands. He will need to work on looking the ball all the way in for the catch.

Tot

J.P. plays the inside of the line and will most likely play center for the Demons. He will need to add some bulk and get a little stronger for college.

Tot

6-2, 245 4 4 Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX School: South Grand Prairie HS (Tyler JC)

McKane Kinchen, LS

Tot

6-2, 300 1 4 Hometown: Purvis, MS School: Purvis HS (Southwest Mississippi CC)

Obinna Iheoma, DE

SP SZ HD ST TQ

5-10, 190 7 5 7 Hometown: Jackson, MS School: Murrah HS (Northwest Mississippi CC)

Braylon Daigle, DL

Stadford played for me during the All American Bowl game. He is a fast and he hits the hole hard. He has the ability to dominate on this level.

2.6

McKane played for me at the All American Bowl Game. MaKane is a converted Quarterback. During the Bowl Game, MaKane showed that he is a hard worker and willing to accept any challenge.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Jazz Ferguson, WR 6-5, 223 Hometown: St. Francisville, LA School: West Feliciana HS (LSU)

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8 10

7.2

Parker Fink, TE

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3, 247 Hometown: Jena, LA School: Jena HS

2.8

Kaleb Fletcher, QB

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot

5-10, 187 Hometown: Mesquite, TX School: Poteet HS

Jake Gore, DT

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2, 280 Hometown: Sugar Land, TX School: George Ranch HS

LaTerrion Green, DT

2.6

2.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

Jazz comes over after one season with the Tigers. Jazz has all the tools to be an elite receiver in the right offence. Parker Fink can do a lot as a Tight End. He has the size to get off blocks in the receiving game and he can run block on the edge to give his backs space. Kaleb is a fighter at the Quarterback spot. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let his size fool you. He continues to prove people wrong. He has a strong arm and decent accuracy. Jake is a 3-tech d-lineman. He has decent size and frame, but he will need to bulk up and work on his starts and stances this offseason.

2.4

LaTerrion has the size to play as the 0-tech d-linemen. He will need to live in the gym this offseason to bulk up to compete for a starting spot this fall.

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot 6-0, 200 1 4 4 4 3 3.2 Hometown: Katy, TX School: Taylor HS (Northwest Mississippi CC)

Clay has the potential to be a great college Quarterback. He will need to do a better job of moving around in the pocket and improve on his technique.

6-1, 300 Hometown: Winnfield, LA School: Winnfield Senior HS

Clay Holgorsen, QB

Landon King, LB 6-1, 220 Hometown: Pineville, LA School: Pineville HS

Guy LeCompte, TE 6-4, 235 Hometown: Mandeville, LA School: Mandeville HS

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

Isaiah Longino, LB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1, 240 Hometown: Humble, TX School: Humble HS

3.6

Kalen Meggs, TE

Landon has great speed and instincts as a linebacker. However, I thing he could be a better hybrid player as a Safety. Guy LeCompte has decent size and hands to develop into a receiving Tight End. He needs to do a better job of getting off blocks and catching the ball at its highest point. Isaiah is a decent looking Linebacker. He is aggressive and can shed blocks. He needs to work on his technique to excel in the Southland Conference.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-1, 245 4 4 4 4 4 4 Hometown: Richton, MS School: Richton HS (East Central CC)

Kalen has the size to play either full back or tight end in college. He can catch the ball well and make punishing blocks.

Darion Miller, LB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1, 188 Hometown: Many, LA School: Many HS

Darion looks more like a safety than a linebacker. He has decent speed, hands and tackling technique. He is more set to play a Rover or a Strong Safety spot.

Rashuad Powell, DE 6-3, 225 Hometown: Houston, TX School: George Bush HS

2.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

2.8

Rashuad is a solid End. He has a high motor and a quick first step.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Interview With Louisiana College QB, Easton Melancon

By: Andy Bryson

When I first started Louisiana Gridiron Football,

You had an impressive career at LC, who do you attribute that to?

Coach Dennis Dunn from Louisiana College was my first interview. I could have interviewed Les Miles, or Ron Roberts since I had been a part of both staffs in one way or another. But I started with Louisiana College because I wanted to show how much talent there was in this state. Louisiana College was and is the only DIII school in Louisiana, and they had some rare Louisiana talents.

First of all, God gave me all my abilities and talents, and he gets all the credit. I know that I could never have done all the things that I have without God. Secondly, the coaches were encouraging to me and always helped with whatever I needed. And of course, my parents were very supportive and gave me the means to play at Louisiana College and to get my degree. Having my family at games cheering me on meant the world to me.

One such guy that caught my eye at Louisiana College was Easton Melancon. Even at 5’11” he is one talented quarterback. He has a strong arm, and great ball skills. He is a field general out there. I watched him on several occasions put the team on his back and fight for the win. I had the pleasure of interviewing him this month and the following is a little about the guy who is only the third person to throw for 3,000 yards in a season and the third guy in the state to throw for 10,000 yards in a career. How and when did you get into playing football? I was about 6 years old. My dad wad was always there for me, and he got me into playing sports. He is the one I really credit with starting me playing recreational ball. I was the youngest kid on the team but I was one of the best players on the team. When I got to high school, I played multiple sports so I like a little bit of everything. But, football is my main passion. How was your recruiting experience? How many schools were recruiting you? I had a couple of schools that wanted me to be a walk on or gray shirt, but when coach Brian Wallace came to my school he made it known that Louisiana College wanted me. My first impression of the school was that I really liked how all the coaches knew the players. Some schools aren’t like that, so it truly makes a difference that at Louisiana College they do. I wanted to stay in state so my parents could come and see me play. Family is important to me, and the coaches tried hard to make game day at Louisiana College a family environment.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Easton Melancon, SR Quarterback Louisiana College Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Hometown: Ama, LA High School: Hahnville HS

Career Stats

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Games Played

Total Passing Yards

10,020

Ave YPG

264

Passing Touchdowns

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Did you like playing at LC? If so, what would be some advice you would give to future recruits? I definitely enjoyed playing here. Not only did I enjoy it, I love it up here in Pineville. At first it was a culture shock for a city kid from New Orleans to come to a country town. But once I was here, I found the people in this area are so nice and welcoming. I will say that even though this school is smaller than some, recruits coming to Louisiana College should not think that anything is going to be given to them. If you want something you have to earn it. It is hard for a lot of recruits because some think that playing time is a given, but it has be earned by putting in the work in the weight room and on the field. I think that is part of what makes Louisiana College’s football program so strong. LC is known for its academics as well as being a religious university. How would you say that affected your college experience? It wasn’t all that different from how I was raised since I have been young I have been a strong catholic in faith. Even though Louisiana College is a Baptist school and we had chapel every week, I think any Christian would find Louisiana College an enriching place to go to school. In my opinion there is not much difference between the different denominations of Christianity because they all love God and that is the focus. What was your favorite football moment while at LC? That is a tough one. I would probably have to say my favorite football moment at Louisiana College was my second game my freshman year, against Weber University. Now, I wasn’t the starter yet, but Coach Dunn put me in at halftime since we were behind and struggling. I helped lead the team to a victory with a score of 18-12. After that, I have started every game since. There is something very www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

rewarding about knowing you earned your starting spot and kept it for that long.

What is next now that you are graduating?

God has a plan for me, if he wants me to continue playing ball then I would love the opportunity. If anyone took a chance on me, I wouldn’t let them down. I just love playing ball. I hope to be able to continue I was the third person ever to pass over 3000 yards in one year playing for as long as I can. I did get a degree in education, so I hope to in the state of Louisiana. There have been some great players be a coach when my playing career is over. over the year’s here in Louisiana and to be the third person How have the coaches at LC prepared you for your next life adventure? ever is really humbling. I mean you have to consider that inEver since I got here as a freshman, they have told us that football cludes players from LA Tech, LSU, Southern, University of Lafawould end one day. They always prepared us for the real world, to be a yette, Tulane, and others. So, to be able to accomplish that great husband, and a good father. They taught us how to put in the was a great feeling. work, and I feel that learning how to work hard will improve every area Who do you think will carry the torch next season as the Wild- of our lives. cats new QB? I have a feeling that I will be seeing him continue to play at some level They have about 7 quarterbacks on the roster, so it is going to in the coming years. Easton’s work ethic and determination to succeed be a dog fight. D'Ondre Joseph (QB) was my backup last year. is second to none. He surely will be missed this next season at LouisiHe has a strong arm and can do a lot great things with the ball. ana College. As a three time All LGF player, he is truly a great guy on Mason Jordan transferred in last year and was a red shirt, he is and off the field. a very smart kid, he knows the plays and has a strong arm. It really comes down to who puts in the hard work this spring. Coach Dunn told me the other day that it is going to be very different now not seeing #7 on the board. What would you say is your biggest accomplishment while at LC? Why?

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Bradston Burnside, OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’3” 280 lbs School: East Central Community College Hometown: Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Lorran Fonseca, K

3.6

SP SZ KP KA TQ Tot

5’10” 177 lbs School: Contra Costa Community College Hometown: Hercules, California

4.4

Demetrius Gleaton, G

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’2” 290 lbs School: East Mississippi Community College Hometown: Pope, Mississippi

Dontaze Costly, WR

3.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’1” 170 lbs School: St. James High School Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

5.4

Dai'Jean Dixon, WR/ SS

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’3” 200 lbs School: Edna Karr High School Hometown: St. James, Louisiana

Danquan Edwards, DE/DT

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’1” 265 lbs School: De La Salle High School Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

Hunter Bell, DE/ DT 6’3” 240 lbs School: Chalmette High School Hometown: Chalmette, Louisiana

Kohen Granier, QB

5.2

4.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

3.8

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot

6’0” 170 lbs School: Destrehan High School Hometown: Destrehan, Louisiana

3.8

Grid Isidore, Jr., S

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

School: Salmen High School Hometown: Slidell, Louisiana

David Mosely, TE/FB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’2” 240 lbs School: Archbishop Rummel High School Hometown: Metairie, Louisiana

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Bradston has the size and frame to add a lot of muscle. He tends to get beat at the point of attack. He needs to improve his technique to compete at the DI level. Lorran has a strong leg and decent accuracy.

Demetrius uses his hands well to block defenders. He needs to work on his feet, at times he looks like he is on skates. Dontaze is a fast receiver that can separate himself from defenders. He catches the ball well. Dai’Jean can play either position: Safety or wide receiver. He has the speed you are looking for in either position.

Danquan is a special kid. He has a good takeoff out of his stance and has some speed. Hunter can pay either inside or our on the d-line. He needs to add some bulk for the inside at the DI level. Kohen has a good release and good form. He also has good field vision for a QB. Grid has excellent speed and can cover the middle third of the field. He is a hard hitting safety. He needs to add some muscle. David is built like a fullback but runs like a tight end. He has good instincts and can lay some punishing blocks. 26

Everett Rodrigue, T

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’4” 285 lbs School: Terrebonne High School Hometown: Houma, Louisiana

3.4

Everett played for me during the All-American Bowl game. He is a huge young man with a lot of potential. He plays very aggressively. He will need to be a gym rat his first year at Nicholls.

Zach Trahan, G

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5’10” 280 lbs School: Vandebilt Catholic High School Hometown: Houma, Louisiana

2.6

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Zach will be playing his college ball in front of a home crowd. Due to his size, he will need to bulk up and play with perfect technique.

Shykee Thomas

Maverick May

Robert "Tre" Square

4.8

Maverick has decent hand placement inside the numbers. He will need to bulk up and put some weight on to play DI football.

3.6

Robert has a quick first step. He has a strong rip. He will need to work on his handwork to be a better pass rusher.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3 240 Baton Rouge, La. Catholic H.S. Position: DE

Dylan Walker 6-4 230 Hometown: New Orleans, La. School: Brother Martin H.S. Position: DE 5-11 215 Hometown: Marrero, La. School: John Ehret H.S. Position: SAM

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-2 265 Hometown: Livingston, La. School: Springfield H.S Position: C

Keyshawn Acker

Shykee has good speed for a back. He can take the ball out of the backfield as well as make defenders miss.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-10 171 Hometown: Valley, Ala. School: Springwood H.S. Position: RB

3.8

Dylan is quick off the line. He has decent handwork, but will need to work on his extension.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

3.8

Keyshawn is a fast defensive back who will be used in special packages.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 5

Jacoby "Bubba" McDaniel SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot 6-2 200 Hometown: Dothan, Ala. School: Dothan H.S. Position: QB

Brian Williams 6-4 315 Hometown: Riverdale, Ga. School: Riverdale H.S. Position: OT

Jalen Ivy 6-4 250 Hometown: Ball, La. School: Tioga H.S. Position: DT

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3 10

5.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

4.6

Jacoby is very comfortable in the pocket. He has a strong arm and is accurate inside 20 yards. He will need to work on his release and bring the ball down a little. Brian is a dominant left tackle. He tends to have his way with defenders. He plays a little high at times and his hands go outside at times.

Jalen is a natural 3-tech defensive tackle. He a quick first step and can cover his gap. He will need to put some weight on and do a better job of his punch.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Jonathan Bishop 6-2 302 Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. School: Ramsay H.S. Position: OG

Maurice Campbell 6-7 330 Hometown: Ellenwood Ga. School: Cedar Grove H.S. Position: OT

Kendall Catalon 5-9, 175 Hometown: Burleson, Texas School: Mansfield Legacy H.S. Position: ATH

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 2

3.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3 10

4.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

5.4

Jonathan is a wide body in the interior of the line. He will need to work on getting to the second level better and controlling the line of scrimmage.

Maurice is a big body. He tends to play a little high at times. He has a huge frame so he will need to work on his bend and hand placement.

Kendall has excellent speed, but with his small frame, he will most likely play slot or speed back. He will be a huge asset on special teams.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Dalton Brabham, TE

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1 – 230 Hometown: Amite, La School: Oak Forest Academy

Chandler Eiland, QB 6-1 – 195 Hometown: Canton, Texas School: Kilgore College/Canton HS

3.8

5.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-11 – 201 Hometown: Stonewall, La. School: North DeSoto HS

Elijah Hayes, OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7

Marquis Johnson , DB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1 – 180 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga School: KIPP Atlanta Collegiate HS

Drew Jones , OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

Marquis is fast, good size, and has good field awareness. He also can help out in the run game.

6-5 – 280 Hometown: Jackson, Miss School: Hinds CC/Provine HS

Jackson has long arms and good separation speed. He also can catch the ball at the highest point.

4.6

Lorenz Jones , OL

Elijah is an aggressive lineman. However he tends to let his hands reach outside at times.

6-3 – 175 Hometown: Stockton, Calif School: Merced College/McNair HS

Delmonte is going to fit in nicely with SLU’s stable of backs. He has a good combination of speed and power. He can be an every down back.

5.8

Nih-Jer Jackson , WR

6-1 – 286 Hometown: Des Allemands, La. School: Hahnville HS

Chandler has great field awareness and a good arm. He has a good release. He has good pocket awareness that can give his receivers that extra second to get open.

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot

Delmonte Hall, RB

6-2 – 315 Hometown: Destrehan, La School: Destrehan HS

Dalton can separate himself from defenders while making a catch. Could develop into a nice weapon for the offence.

4.6

Imani Mitchell, DL

Drew is well coached. I feel that he needs to bulk up to be able to play the interior of the line in the Southland Conference. Lorenz is a man amongst boys on the gridiron. He has great size and strength. He also has good hand placement while keeping the defenders at bay.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-2—275 3 4 3 4 3 3.4 Hometown: Compton, California School: East LA College/Long Beach Poly HS

Imani has good size and technique to build upon. He is a hard hitter and plays with a nasty streak.

Kyle Nevels , LB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3—235 Hometown: Walker, LA School: ULM/ Walker HS

Kyle looks the part and at time plays the part of a good linebacker. He has great size, speed, technique to be a good LB for the Lions.

5.8

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Ferlando Jordan, DB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-0 – 170 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. School: Mays HS

Rendon Miles-Character, OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3 – 290 Hometown: New Orleans, La School: St. Augustine HS

4.8

4.4

Jon Miller, DL

Ferlando is a typical Ron Roberts recruit at corner. Fast, great hands, and has great field vision.

Rendon has a great combination of size and strength. He is an aggressive lineman that uses his hands well.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-1 – 272 3 4 4 3 3 3.4 Hometown: Pelham, N.Y. School: Hudson Valley CC/Pelham Memorial HS

Jon has a lot of power and blows the offensive line back every play. He wraps up well and can find the ball behind the line of scrimmage.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

Sexton is a quick DB with good technique. He can both man and zone coverage. He can locate the ball well and make the interception.

Jah’mar Sexton, DB

6-0—160 7 5 Hometown: Elk Grove, California School: Sierra Collge/ Monterey Trail HS

4.6

Kyle Strickland, OL

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6-5—285 2 7 6 6 6 5.4 Hometown: Brandon, Miss. School: Copiah-Lincoln CC/ Brandon HS

CJ Turner, WR 6-2—170 Hometown: LaPlace, LA School: East St. John HS.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

5.8

Kyle is a big lineman who is got the strength to plow the road for his running backs. He also sets up well for the passing game. CJ played for me at the All American Bowl Game. He is a good receiver. Very raw talent with a lot of room to grow. He can really separate himself from defenders and catch the ball at its highest point.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

K.J. Vault, OLB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-0, 197 Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. School: Hoover High School

Michael Scott, OLB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'3'' 228 Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla. School: North Florida Christian H.S.

6.8

Khalil McClain, ATH

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3, 219 Hometown: Fairburn, Ga. School: Creekside High School

Torri Singletary, DE

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-4, 215 Hometown: Baldwin, Fla. School: Baldwin High School

5.6

Will Wallace, TE-Y

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-4, 240 Hometown: Natchez, Miss. School: Cathedral High School

Corey Dublin, OG 6-3, 272 Hometown: New Orleans, La. School: Jesuit High School

Dane Ledford, QB 6-0, 182 Hometown: Argyle, Texas School: Argyle High School

Stephon Huderson, RB 5-9, 178 Hometown: Petal, Miss. School: Petal High School

Vault is fast and has good field vision. Tulane really beefed up their linebacker corps this season.

6.6

Although he is not quite as fast Vault, Scott has some size which will help him compete for reps this season. Khalil has good size and speed and will add depth to the Tulane roster. He will most likely play wide receiver at Tulane. Singletary is a stout defensive end who has good natural ability. He will likely need some coaching to improve his technique at the next level.

Singletary is a stout defensive end who has good natural ability. He will likely need some coaching to improve his technique at the next level.

6.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot 2

4.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

4.4

Monty Montgomery, S

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? Hometown: Norcross, GA School: Norcross High School

A New Orleans native, Dublin is a big offensive guard who has a noticeable presence on the line.

4.4

Ledford is young but has natural talent. With the proper coaching Ledford will make a difference for the Green Wave. Huderson is a little small but has a lot of drive. He will need to add some bulk at the next level.

Monty is an impressive safety. He is one of several signed this season. He will have to play aggressively to earn reps this season.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Marvin Moody Jr., OLB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'' 200 Hometown: Bryant, AR School: Bryant High School

Kevin LeDee, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'3'' 180 Hometown: Houston, TX School: Cypress Ridge High School

Travis Tucker, TE-H

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’3” 215 Hometown: Senatobia, MS School: Senatobia High School

Quentin Brown, S

4.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'' 190 Hometown: Conroe, TX School: Conroe High School

Cameron Jackel, OT

4.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’5” 300 4 10 Hometown: Marrero, LA School: Archbishop Shaw High School

7.8

Willie Langham, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’0” 175 Hometown: McCalla AL School: McAdory High School

Chase Kuerschen, S

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6’0” 200 8 8 6 4 7 6.6 Hometown: Knoxville, TN School: Knoxville Catholic High School

Jaylon Monroe, CB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5’10” 165 Hometown: Mesquite, TX School: West Mesquite High School

4.8

Jaetavian Toles, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’0” 175 Hometown: Houston, TX School: Stratford High School

Tirise Barge, S

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5’11” 180 Hometown: Moultrie, GA School: Colquitt County High School

Cameron Sample, DE

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’3” 240 Hometown: Snellville, GA School: Shiloh High School

5.2

5.6

4.4

Patrick Johnson, DE

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’2” 250 Hometown: Chattanooga, TN School: Notre Dame School

4.8

Moody is another linebacker selected this season for Tulane. He has decent size and speed. He will be another strong contender for reps this season. LeDee is tall and has an uncanny knack for coming down with the ball. He will need some coaching at the next level, but should be fun to watch. Tucker is a large tight end. He has decent speed and will add needed depth to the Green Wave.

Brown is a little small for a safety, but he plays strong and has a lot of heart. He will make a good addition to the team this season. Cameron is a big strong Tackle. I am surprised that he was overlooked by bigger schools. He is everything you want in a tackle. Big, strong, and aggressive. Willie is a good receiver who stretches the field with his speed. He has decent hands and a great jump.

Chase is a prototypical big, strong safety who can either cover a receiver or play deep third.

Jaylon is a fast corner with good ball skills. He may have some difficulties with bigger receivers.

Jaetavian has good field vison and good hands. He can stretch the field with his speed.

Tirise has good speed and field vision. He is a hard hitting safety that is good in the run defense.

Cameron is a hard hitting end with relentless speed off the edge.

Patrick is a long end with long arms. His size and speed off the edge is a huge asset for the Wave. He needs to work on his starts and stances to get a better takeoff.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Lavante Epson

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3, 307 Hometown: Greenville, Miss. School: Washington School Position: Offensive Guard

Chase Rogers 6-3, 228 Hometown: Bay Saint Louis, Miss. School: Saint Stanislaus High School Position: Tight End-H

Ziyon Hill

6-3, 196 Hometown: Morgan City, La. School: Central Catholic High School Position: Safety

5-10, 169 Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. School: Scotlandville Magnet High School Position: Athlete

6-0, 175 Hometown: Lafayette, LA School: Acadiana High School Position: CB

Carlos Rubio 6'5'' 250 Hometown: Lafayette, LA School: Acadiana High School Position: OT

5.4

Chase has good hands and decent speed as a receiving tight end. He needs to work on his run blocking to be a more complete tight end.

Ziyon has good speed for a 3-tech tackle. He uses his frame well to stop the run.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 9

SP SZ TP TA TQ Tot 5

5.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7

5.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 4

Jalen is a fast safety that controls the middle of the field. He has good vision and ball skills. He needs to work on his tackling technique.

5.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-3, 180 4 Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas School: Memorial High School Position: Quarterback: Pocket Passer

Bralen Trahan

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

Levi Lewis

Kadon Harrison

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

Jalen Johnson

5-11, 200 Hometown: Erath, La. School: Erath High School Position: Running Back

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1, 279 Hometown: New Iberia, La. School: Catholic High School Position: Defensive Tackle

Elijah Mitchell

Lavante is an aggressive guard who is very strong. He plays at a good base and uses his hands well. He will need to improve on his footwork, explosive tackles can blow past him at times.

Levi has blazing speed and field awareness. He will need to improve his strength in order to play at the next level.

5.6

Elijah runs hard between the tackles. He can make his own holes to run through.

Kadon has decent field vison and pocket awareness. He is not scared to get hit and will hold the ball until the last min to give his receivers that extra second to get open. Bralen has great ball skills in the backfield. He has the skillset to be a shutdown corner.

Carlos is a little light but you would never tell by watching the way he takes on defenders. He plays like a bull in a china shop.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Schdarren Archie

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'' 170 Hometown: Brandon, MS School: Brandon High School Position: ATH

Andre Jones

4.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'5'' 200 Hometown: Angie, LA School: Varnado High School Position: DE

Staten Wade 6'5'' 285 Hometown: Texarkana, AR School: Arkansas City High School Position: OT

Julius Perkins

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

4.6

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'3'' 205 Hometown: Houston, TX School: Blinn College (JC) Position: OLB

Karson Block

3.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'' 240 Hometown: Atascadero, CA School: Saddleback College (JC) Position: ILB

Earnest Patterson

4.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5'7'' 160 Hometown: Brenham, TX School: Blinn College (JC) Position: WR

Bennie Higgins

4.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'2'' 270 Hometown: Moorhead, MS School: Mississippi Delta (JC) Position: DE

Ryheem Malone

Schdarren is a speedster who can play multiple positions. He has good hands and can catch the ball well in space.

Andre is a little light at the end position. However he has a fast first step and can run around the line and still make sacks.

Staten has a huge frame and lots of room to grow. He plows through defenders in the run game. He needs to learn to set his feet in the passing game. Julius is a little light at the linebacker position. Most likely he will be red shirted his freshman year to add some bulk. Karson hits the gaps fast and hard. He is raw and last a lot to learn. He has the size and frame to be a contributor on defense.

Earnest is a speedy receiver who will help out special teams. He is undersized but he still makes plays.

Bennie has decent size and strength. He can play well against the run. He will need to work on his pass rush.

Ryheem is a special player. As a slot receiver, he is a mismatch for most nickel corners. He needs to work on watching the ball all the way in.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

5'9'' 180 WR (TR) Hometown: Houston, TX School: Southern Methodist University (TR) Position: WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7

Corey Straughter, CB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-11, 163 Hometown: Monroe, La. School: Neville High School

C.J. Fletcher, WR

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6-1, 180 Hometown: Houston, Texas School: Lamar High School

5.6

J.J. Dallas, CB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'' 195 Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX School: Southwestern College (JC)

Javin Myers, RB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5-8, 185 Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. School: Woodlawn High School

Zachari Jackson, WR 6-1, 192 Hometown: Mansfield, Texas School: Lake Ridge High School

Dakota Torbert, OT 6-6, 298 Hometown: Destrehan, La. School: Destrehan High School

Perry Carter, ATH 5-8, 162 Hometown: Houston, Texas School: St. Pius X High School

RaShaad Harding, ILB 6-0, 202 Hometown: Lafayette, La. School: Carencro High School

5.8

6.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

6.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 3

5.4

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 8

4.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6

5.2

Demonde Harris, DT

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'1'' 300 Hometown: New Orleans, LA School: Edna Karr High School

Corey stayed home to play his college ball in Monroe. Corey has great ball skills and great speed. Corey needs to work on wrapping up when making tackles.

C.J. flies down the field. He has the ability to score every time he touches the ball. He needs to work on his ability to get off the defender. J.J. was highly recruited coming out of juco. He is a quick corner that has good ball skills.

After watching Javins film, I really liked what I saw. Javin is very fast, has great breaks, good vision, and can catch the ball out of the backfield. His size is his only obstacle. Zachari is a speedster and has great hands. He does magical things when the ball is thrown in his direction.

Dakota has a wide frame with decent technique. He needs to work on his footwork and better hand placement.

Don’t let Perry’s size fool you. He has elite speed and has great vision and ball skills.

RaShaad is a little undersized at middle linebacker spot. He needs to add about 20 pounds. Don’t let that confuse you though, because he can knock the stuffing out of the ball carriers. Demonde has a great first step. He can play either the 0 or the 3-tech on the line. He has decent handwork and can power through the line.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Bryant Badiem, ATH

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5'10'' 170 ATH Hometown: Houston, TX School: North Shore High School

Tralon Thomas, ILB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6'0'' 215 Hometown: Ville Platte, LA School: Ville Platte High School

Tajhnick Bishop, CB

4.2

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’0” 175 Hometown: Ashdown, AR School: Ashdown High School

Austin Hawley, S

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’0” 205 Hometown: Gladewater, TX School: Gladewater High School

Kendrick Marbles, CB

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5’11” 170 Hometown: Monroe, LA School: Neville High School

Traveion Webster, S

5.4

6’1” 220 Hometown: Saint Francisville, LA School: West Feliciana High School

Trace Ellison, OT (TR)

6’6” 325 Hometown: Monroe, LA School: NE Mississippi Community

Kendrick is a hometown guy who decided to stay home to play his collegiate ball. Kendrick has great speed and ball vision.

Hunter is a tackling machine. I like that he is just a raw talent with a lot of room for growth.

Joquarius Savage, OT(JC)

Austin is a head hunter at the safety spot. He has punishing hitting power and makes backs pay for every yard.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

3.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’4” 290 Hometown: Frisco, TX School: Texas Tech University

Tajhnick is a quick corner. He has the ability to be a lockdown corner at the colligate level. He plays on the ball very well.

3.6

Hunter Smith, OLB

Tralon is a hard hitter and very instinctive guy. He is a little undersized but he still has time to grow.

Traveion is a unique safety. He can make plays on the ball at times. He needs to work on his tackling ability and field vision.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

6’0” 185 Hometown: Longview, TX School: Longview High School

Bryant is a fast guy. He will most likely play running back at ULM. He has good vision and breaking ability.

4.8

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 2 10

4.2

Sloan Spiller, TE-H

Trace is a bulky lineman with some real size. He still has room to get bulkier. He needs to work on his technique.

Joquarius has great size and frame. He plays a little high and is really raw. He can develop once he gets his pads down and hands inside the numbers.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 6’1” 235 6 6 6 3 4 5 Hometown: Katy, TX School: Pearl River Community College

Sloan can separate himself as a receiving threat at the tight end position. However, his size will be a factor across the middle.

Collin Turner, S (JC)

Collin has great speed and can cover the middle of the field. He can be a difference maker against a spread offence.

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot

5’11” 185 Hometown: Cisco, TX School: Cisco Junior College

Rhoy Williams, S (JC) 6’2” 195 Hometown: Vaughn, MS School: Copiah-Lincoln Comm. Col-

SP SZ HD ST TQ Tot 7

4.6

Rhoy has incredible speed. He will need to work on wrapping up. He has good field vision and makes plays on the ball at times.

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Advertise with Louisiana Gridiron Football Watch your profits grow when you advertise with LGF 

Competitive pricing



Excellent customer service



In demand content



Comfortable working with businesses, schools, and/or

organizations!

Advertise in the ONLY monthly football magazine with tens of thousands of followers

To Advertise, Call Andy (985) 789-9351

www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

Louisiana Gridiron Football www.LouisianaGridironFootball.com

If you buy a yearly subscription, you will receive this free 8x10 photo of LSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new head coach Ed Orgeron

Louisiana Gridiron Football is all about Louisiana football written by coaches and players. We strive to provide a positive media coverage for all 12 college teams in Louisiana. This year we have featured interviews with Ladarius Webb (All-Pro Corner with the Baltimore Ravens), Harry Coleman (LSU National Champion and Super Bowl Champ with the New Orleans Saints), Ryan Ross (current running back from McNeese State), Chase Fourcade (current Quarterback for Nicholls State), and many more. We also feature exclusive college game day photos from around the state. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this one-of-a-kind magazine. Order your subscription today!

Louisiana Gridiron Football is the ONLY monthly football magazine that covers Louisiana Football and the NFL. For one low price of $49.95 you can order your yearly subscription (12 issues).

ALL FOOTBALL, ALL LOUISIANA

To order your yearly subscription, Go to our Facebook Fan Page and place an online order through our SHOP. You can also mail this in with your form of payment to:

Louisiana Gridiron Football 2124 Jay St Slidell, La 70460

Save $46 off the cover price by subscribing to the monthly magazine You can also pay by credit card

Look for us on our social media pages

Card Number ________-________-________-________

Www.facebook.com/ LouisianaGridironFootball

Exp Date ____________ Name ________________________ Address ______________________

@LaGridFootball

City, State, Zip _________________ Phone Number ________________

LouisianaGridironFootball

CSC number _________ *This is the 3 digit number on back of card Name on Card ______________________________ Zip code of card________________

Email _______________________ Your credit card will only be billed $49.95 one time.