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Louisiana Football Announces 2025 Signing Class
12/4/2024 11:30:00 AM | Football
Ragin' Cajuns sign 19 players on initital day of 2025 signing period
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana head coach Michael Desormeaux welcomed 19 new members of the Ragin' Cajuns Football team during National Signing Day on Wednesday.
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The Ragin' Cajuns added four wide receivers, highlighted by local products Russell Babineaux (Lafayette, La./Acadiana) and Trenton Chaney (Lutcher, La./Lutcher) along with a pair of highly-rated tight ends – Quandre Coates (Anahuac, Texas/Anahuac) and Khristian Mackintrush (McKinney, Texas/McKinney) – quarterback Coleman Carter (Natchez. Miss./Adams County Christian School) and running back Darrell Smith (Picayune, Miss./Picayune Memorial).
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"We were able to add 19 young men and their families into the Louisiana culture," Desormeaux said. "These are guys that we're really excited about. A lot of them have been committed to us since the summer.
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"All 19 of these guys have multi-sport backgrounds. Fifteen of the 19 guys made the playoffs in their senior year and four of them are still playing."
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Three offensive linemen – Jayden McAllister (Missouri City, Texas/Fort Bend Hightower), Jakoby Isom (Houston, Texas/North Shore) and Baylynn Williams (Palestine, Texas/Palestine) – were among the 11 players signed on offense.
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A pair of defensive linemen were added with the signing of Korbin Ashmore (Wesson, Miss./Wesson Attendance Center) and Chase Howard (Blount, Ala./Blount) with the Ragin' Cajuns adding linebacker AJ Spencer (Houston, Texas/Klein Forest).
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Louisiana added five players to the secondary with in-state products Brent Gordon, Jr. (Cecilia, La./Cecilia), Jayden Glosten (Prairieville, La./University Lab), Cam Riley (Monroe, La./Neville) and Steven Ranel II (Baton Rouge, La./Central) joining Kevin Malone (Prichard, Ala./Vigor).
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"It's all high school kids for us," said Desormeaux, "especially in the early signing period. We really didn't go out of our footprint this year … didn't have to, didn't need to, and that's something that's exciting too.
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"We're owning our areas. and we're finding the guys that fit us, so we're really excited about these guys. It's a group that I'm proud that we were able to get, and we can't wait to get them here."
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2025 LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS
Korbin Ashmore, DT – 6-5, 265, Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center)
Russell Babineaux, WR – 5-9, 170, Lafayette, La. (Acadiana HS)
Coleman Carter, QB – 6-1, 180, Natchez, Miss. (Adams County Christian School)
Trenton Chaney, WR – 5-9, 160, Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS)
Quandre Coates, TE – 6-5, 250, Anahuac, Texas (Anahuac HS)
Jayden Glosten, CB – 5-10, 170, Prairieville, La. (University Lab School)
Brent Gordon, Jr., S – 5-11, 180, Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS)
Chase Howard, DE – 6-4, 235, Blount, Ala. (Blount HS)
^ Jakoby Isom, OL – 6-3, 320, Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
Khristian Mackintrush, TE – 6-3, 200, McKinney, Texas (McKinney HS)
Kevin Malone, CB – 5-9, 165, Prichard, Ala. (Vigor HS)
Jayden McAllister, OL – 6-5, 305, Missouri City, Texas (Fort Bend Hightower HS)
Steven Ranel II, S – 6-1, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
Cam Riley, CB – 5-11, 170, Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
^ Darrell Smith, RB – 5-8, 180, Picayune, Miss. (Picayune Memorial HS)
Jaiden Smith, WR – 6-1, 175, Semmes, Ala. (Mary G. Montgomery HS)
AJ Spencer, OLB – 6-4, 210, Houston, Texas (Klein Forest HS)
Evan Stroman, WR – 6-4, 205, Spring, Texas (Westfield HS)
Baylynn Williams, OL – 6-5, 287, Palestine, Texas (Palestine HS)
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2025 SIGNEE CAPSULES
Korbin Ashmore, DT – 6-5, 265, Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center)
A three-star recruit and the No. 50-ranked high school prospect in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports.com … named a MAC Class 3A All-State selection and repeat All-Area pick … posted 61 tackles and led the Cobras with 18 tackles for a loss.
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Russell Babineaux, WR – 5-9, 170, Lafayette, La. (Acadiana HS)
Rated as the No. 22 overall high school prospect in the state of Louisiana and No. 77-rated wide receiver nationally by 247Sports.com … a three-star prospect and four-year starter at Acadiana High School … an all-district and Class 5A All-State selection … received offers from Auburn, Florida State, Houston and LSU.
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Coleman Carter, QB – 6-1, 180, Natchez, Miss. (Adams County Christian School)
A dual-threat quarterback and three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and on3.com … rated as the No. 57 overall product in the state of Mississippi … accounted for 3,765 total yards in 2023 … named the 2023 Natchez Democrat 2023 Offensive Player of the Year … threw for 2,515 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 1,250 yards and 13 TDs as a junior … helped lead the Rebels to the 2023 MAIS Class 5A state title.
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Trenton Chaney, WR – 5-9, 160, Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS)
A three-star recruit and No. 53-rated prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … a three-star prospect by on3.com … amassed over 3,000 all-purpose yards in his career at Lutcher … rushed for over 1,600 yards with eight 100-yard games and 26 touchdowns over his final two seasons with the Bulldogs … caught 32 passes for 590 yards and seven TDs as a senior … also lettered in track where he was a Class 4A state qualifier in the 400 meters as a junior.
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Quandre Coates, TE – 6-5, 250, Anahuac, Texas (Anahuac HS)
A three-star recruit by on3.com and Dave Campbell's Texas Football … ranked 13th among tight ends in the state of Texas by TDRecruits.com … a three-time All-District 10-3A selection … caught 48 passes for 671 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore … a three-sport athlete for the Panthers where he also competed in basketball and track … chose Louisiana over offers from ULM, UTEP and Texas State.
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Jayden Glosten, CB – 5-10, 170, Prairieville, La. (University Lab School)
The No. 25-rated prospect in the state of Louisiana and No. 51-ranked safety nationally by 247Sports.com … a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, on3.com and Rivals.com … a Louisiana Class 3A regional qualifier in the 100 meters as a sophomore … picked Louisiana after receiving offers from Arkansas State, Marshall and Texas Tech.
Brent Gordon, Jr., S – 5-11, 180, Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS)
The District 5-4A Defensive MVP as a junior at Cecilia High School … helped the Bulldogs reach the Division II non-select state title game … finished with 119 tackles with four interceptions and eight pass breakups … also forced five fumbles, had two fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown … totaled 550 all-purpose yards with six touchdowns … a three-star recruit by on3.com … picked Louisiana over Arkansas State.
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Chase Howard, DE – 6-4, 235, Blount, Ala. (Blount HS)
Totaled 53 tackles with 6.0 tackles for loss at Blount High School … selected as the "Battle of Prichard" Defensive MVP and Blount High School Defensive MVP as a junior … named a Scholar Athlete of the Week and a 2024 team captain … also lettered in basketball.
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Jakoby Isom, OL – 6-3, 320, Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
A three-star prospect by on3.com and 247Sports.com … named as one of the top interior linemen by TDRecruits.com … will enroll at UL in January … picked the Ragin' Cajuns over offers from SMU, UTSA, Sam Houston, UTEP and Arkansas State.
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Khristian Mackintrush, TE – 6-3, 200, McKinney, Texas (McKinney HS)
Named a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, on3.com and Rivals.com … rated as the No. 38 overall tight end by ESPN … rated as the No. 9 tight end in the state of Texas by TDRecruits.com … recorded 57 receptions for 896 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … named the No. 82-ranked player in the Dallas area's Class of 2025 … had 26 receptions for 555 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 21.4 yards per catch as a junior … chose Louisiana over offers by Missouri, Purdue, Texas State, Tulane and Tulsa.
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Kevin Malone, CB – 5-9, 165, Prichard, Ala. (Vigor HS)
A three-star prospect by both 247Sports.com and on3.com … rated as the No. 83 overall recruit in the state of Alabama by on3.com … posted 38 tackles with four interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a senior at Vigor High School … helped lead Vigor to a 12-2 record and Class 5A semifinal playoff appearance … also offered by Troy, Western Michigan and UAB.
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Jayden McAllister, OL – 6-5, 305, Missouri City, Texas (Fort Bend Hightower HS)
Part of a Fort Bend Hightower squad which posted a 31-7 record and three District 20-6A playoff appearances … as a senior, helped pave the way for the Hurricanes to post a 9-2 record with a high-octane offense which averaged 40.6 points per game.
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Steven Ranel II, S – 6-1, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
A two-time first-team, All-District 4-5A selection at Central High School … tied the Wildcats' single-game, school record with three interceptions … picked Louisiana over Louisiana Tech and Arkansas State.
Cam Riley, CB – 5-11, 170, Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
A three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and on3.com … the No. 43-ranked prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … recorded 63 tackles with four interceptions for Neville … a two-sport star where he was a member of the Tiger Baseball team … plans to play both sports at UL … chose Louisiana over offers from Arizona State and ULM.
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Darrell Smith, RB – 5-8, 180, Picayune, Miss. (Picayune Memorial HS)
The No. 63-ranked overall recruit in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports.com … will enroll at UL beginning in the Spring 2025 semester … the top rusher in the state of Mississippi with 2,251 yards … averaged 9.2 yards per carry … named the Region 4-6A Player of the Year … helped lead Picayune Memorial to a pair of Mississippi Class 6A State championships and a Class 6A South State runner-up finish … had 1,087 rushing yards on 124 carries and 15 touchdowns as a junior … a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and on3.com … chose Louisiana over offers from Ole Miss, Boston College and UNLV.
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Jaiden Smith, WR – 6-1, 175, Semmes, Ala. (Mary G. Montgomery HS)
A three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and on3.com … rated as the No. 69 high school prospect in the state of Alabama … a three-sport athlete where he also lettered in basketball and track … caught 21 passes for 277 yards … part of a Montgomery team which posted a two-year 19-3 record … helped lead Montgomery to a 9-2 record and berth in the Alabama Class 7A playoffs.
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AJ Spencer, OLB – 6-4, 210, Houston, Texas (Klein Forest HS)
A three-star recruit by on3.com … a two-time all-district selection … recorded 39 tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks as a junior … three-sport athlete who also competed in basketball and track.
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Evan Stroman, WR – 6-4, 205, Spring, Texas (Westfield HS)
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN and on3.com … played as a senior at Westfield after transferring from nearby Cypress Ridge … named to the 17-6A All-District team as a junior after he caught 22 passes for 236 yards and five TDs … selected Louisiana over offers from Texas State and Illinois State.
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Baylynn Williams, OL – 6-5, 287, Palestine, Texas (Palestine HS)
A three-time All-District selection at Palestine High School … earned first-team all-district honors beginning in 2022 … chose Louisiana over Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech, North Texas and Sam Houston.
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The Ragin' Cajuns added four wide receivers, highlighted by local products Russell Babineaux (Lafayette, La./Acadiana) and Trenton Chaney (Lutcher, La./Lutcher) along with a pair of highly-rated tight ends – Quandre Coates (Anahuac, Texas/Anahuac) and Khristian Mackintrush (McKinney, Texas/McKinney) – quarterback Coleman Carter (Natchez. Miss./Adams County Christian School) and running back Darrell Smith (Picayune, Miss./Picayune Memorial).
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"We were able to add 19 young men and their families into the Louisiana culture," Desormeaux said. "These are guys that we're really excited about. A lot of them have been committed to us since the summer.
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"All 19 of these guys have multi-sport backgrounds. Fifteen of the 19 guys made the playoffs in their senior year and four of them are still playing."
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Three offensive linemen – Jayden McAllister (Missouri City, Texas/Fort Bend Hightower), Jakoby Isom (Houston, Texas/North Shore) and Baylynn Williams (Palestine, Texas/Palestine) – were among the 11 players signed on offense.
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A pair of defensive linemen were added with the signing of Korbin Ashmore (Wesson, Miss./Wesson Attendance Center) and Chase Howard (Blount, Ala./Blount) with the Ragin' Cajuns adding linebacker AJ Spencer (Houston, Texas/Klein Forest).
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Louisiana added five players to the secondary with in-state products Brent Gordon, Jr. (Cecilia, La./Cecilia), Jayden Glosten (Prairieville, La./University Lab), Cam Riley (Monroe, La./Neville) and Steven Ranel II (Baton Rouge, La./Central) joining Kevin Malone (Prichard, Ala./Vigor).
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"It's all high school kids for us," said Desormeaux, "especially in the early signing period. We really didn't go out of our footprint this year … didn't have to, didn't need to, and that's something that's exciting too.
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"We're owning our areas. and we're finding the guys that fit us, so we're really excited about these guys. It's a group that I'm proud that we were able to get, and we can't wait to get them here."
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Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB) to stay up-to-date on Louisiana Football.
2025 LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS
Korbin Ashmore, DT – 6-5, 265, Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center)
Russell Babineaux, WR – 5-9, 170, Lafayette, La. (Acadiana HS)
Coleman Carter, QB – 6-1, 180, Natchez, Miss. (Adams County Christian School)
Trenton Chaney, WR – 5-9, 160, Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS)
Quandre Coates, TE – 6-5, 250, Anahuac, Texas (Anahuac HS)
Jayden Glosten, CB – 5-10, 170, Prairieville, La. (University Lab School)
Brent Gordon, Jr., S – 5-11, 180, Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS)
Chase Howard, DE – 6-4, 235, Blount, Ala. (Blount HS)
^ Jakoby Isom, OL – 6-3, 320, Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
Khristian Mackintrush, TE – 6-3, 200, McKinney, Texas (McKinney HS)
Kevin Malone, CB – 5-9, 165, Prichard, Ala. (Vigor HS)
Jayden McAllister, OL – 6-5, 305, Missouri City, Texas (Fort Bend Hightower HS)
Steven Ranel II, S – 6-1, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
Cam Riley, CB – 5-11, 170, Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
^ Darrell Smith, RB – 5-8, 180, Picayune, Miss. (Picayune Memorial HS)
Jaiden Smith, WR – 6-1, 175, Semmes, Ala. (Mary G. Montgomery HS)
AJ Spencer, OLB – 6-4, 210, Houston, Texas (Klein Forest HS)
Evan Stroman, WR – 6-4, 205, Spring, Texas (Westfield HS)
Baylynn Williams, OL – 6-5, 287, Palestine, Texas (Palestine HS)
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2025 SIGNEE CAPSULES
Korbin Ashmore, DT – 6-5, 265, Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center)
A three-star recruit and the No. 50-ranked high school prospect in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports.com … named a MAC Class 3A All-State selection and repeat All-Area pick … posted 61 tackles and led the Cobras with 18 tackles for a loss.
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Russell Babineaux, WR – 5-9, 170, Lafayette, La. (Acadiana HS)
Rated as the No. 22 overall high school prospect in the state of Louisiana and No. 77-rated wide receiver nationally by 247Sports.com … a three-star prospect and four-year starter at Acadiana High School … an all-district and Class 5A All-State selection … received offers from Auburn, Florida State, Houston and LSU.
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Coleman Carter, QB – 6-1, 180, Natchez, Miss. (Adams County Christian School)
A dual-threat quarterback and three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and on3.com … rated as the No. 57 overall product in the state of Mississippi … accounted for 3,765 total yards in 2023 … named the 2023 Natchez Democrat 2023 Offensive Player of the Year … threw for 2,515 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 1,250 yards and 13 TDs as a junior … helped lead the Rebels to the 2023 MAIS Class 5A state title.
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Trenton Chaney, WR – 5-9, 160, Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS)
A three-star recruit and No. 53-rated prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … a three-star prospect by on3.com … amassed over 3,000 all-purpose yards in his career at Lutcher … rushed for over 1,600 yards with eight 100-yard games and 26 touchdowns over his final two seasons with the Bulldogs … caught 32 passes for 590 yards and seven TDs as a senior … also lettered in track where he was a Class 4A state qualifier in the 400 meters as a junior.
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Quandre Coates, TE – 6-5, 250, Anahuac, Texas (Anahuac HS)
A three-star recruit by on3.com and Dave Campbell's Texas Football … ranked 13th among tight ends in the state of Texas by TDRecruits.com … a three-time All-District 10-3A selection … caught 48 passes for 671 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore … a three-sport athlete for the Panthers where he also competed in basketball and track … chose Louisiana over offers from ULM, UTEP and Texas State.
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Jayden Glosten, CB – 5-10, 170, Prairieville, La. (University Lab School)
The No. 25-rated prospect in the state of Louisiana and No. 51-ranked safety nationally by 247Sports.com … a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, on3.com and Rivals.com … a Louisiana Class 3A regional qualifier in the 100 meters as a sophomore … picked Louisiana after receiving offers from Arkansas State, Marshall and Texas Tech.
Brent Gordon, Jr., S – 5-11, 180, Cecilia, La. (Cecilia HS)
The District 5-4A Defensive MVP as a junior at Cecilia High School … helped the Bulldogs reach the Division II non-select state title game … finished with 119 tackles with four interceptions and eight pass breakups … also forced five fumbles, had two fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown … totaled 550 all-purpose yards with six touchdowns … a three-star recruit by on3.com … picked Louisiana over Arkansas State.
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Chase Howard, DE – 6-4, 235, Blount, Ala. (Blount HS)
Totaled 53 tackles with 6.0 tackles for loss at Blount High School … selected as the "Battle of Prichard" Defensive MVP and Blount High School Defensive MVP as a junior … named a Scholar Athlete of the Week and a 2024 team captain … also lettered in basketball.
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Jakoby Isom, OL – 6-3, 320, Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
A three-star prospect by on3.com and 247Sports.com … named as one of the top interior linemen by TDRecruits.com … will enroll at UL in January … picked the Ragin' Cajuns over offers from SMU, UTSA, Sam Houston, UTEP and Arkansas State.
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Khristian Mackintrush, TE – 6-3, 200, McKinney, Texas (McKinney HS)
Named a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, on3.com and Rivals.com … rated as the No. 38 overall tight end by ESPN … rated as the No. 9 tight end in the state of Texas by TDRecruits.com … recorded 57 receptions for 896 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … named the No. 82-ranked player in the Dallas area's Class of 2025 … had 26 receptions for 555 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 21.4 yards per catch as a junior … chose Louisiana over offers by Missouri, Purdue, Texas State, Tulane and Tulsa.
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Kevin Malone, CB – 5-9, 165, Prichard, Ala. (Vigor HS)
A three-star prospect by both 247Sports.com and on3.com … rated as the No. 83 overall recruit in the state of Alabama by on3.com … posted 38 tackles with four interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a senior at Vigor High School … helped lead Vigor to a 12-2 record and Class 5A semifinal playoff appearance … also offered by Troy, Western Michigan and UAB.
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Jayden McAllister, OL – 6-5, 305, Missouri City, Texas (Fort Bend Hightower HS)
Part of a Fort Bend Hightower squad which posted a 31-7 record and three District 20-6A playoff appearances … as a senior, helped pave the way for the Hurricanes to post a 9-2 record with a high-octane offense which averaged 40.6 points per game.
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Steven Ranel II, S – 6-1, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
A two-time first-team, All-District 4-5A selection at Central High School … tied the Wildcats' single-game, school record with three interceptions … picked Louisiana over Louisiana Tech and Arkansas State.
Cam Riley, CB – 5-11, 170, Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
A three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and on3.com … the No. 43-ranked prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … recorded 63 tackles with four interceptions for Neville … a two-sport star where he was a member of the Tiger Baseball team … plans to play both sports at UL … chose Louisiana over offers from Arizona State and ULM.
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Darrell Smith, RB – 5-8, 180, Picayune, Miss. (Picayune Memorial HS)
The No. 63-ranked overall recruit in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports.com … will enroll at UL beginning in the Spring 2025 semester … the top rusher in the state of Mississippi with 2,251 yards … averaged 9.2 yards per carry … named the Region 4-6A Player of the Year … helped lead Picayune Memorial to a pair of Mississippi Class 6A State championships and a Class 6A South State runner-up finish … had 1,087 rushing yards on 124 carries and 15 touchdowns as a junior … a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and on3.com … chose Louisiana over offers from Ole Miss, Boston College and UNLV.
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Jaiden Smith, WR – 6-1, 175, Semmes, Ala. (Mary G. Montgomery HS)
A three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and on3.com … rated as the No. 69 high school prospect in the state of Alabama … a three-sport athlete where he also lettered in basketball and track … caught 21 passes for 277 yards … part of a Montgomery team which posted a two-year 19-3 record … helped lead Montgomery to a 9-2 record and berth in the Alabama Class 7A playoffs.
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AJ Spencer, OLB – 6-4, 210, Houston, Texas (Klein Forest HS)
A three-star recruit by on3.com … a two-time all-district selection … recorded 39 tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks as a junior … three-sport athlete who also competed in basketball and track.
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Evan Stroman, WR – 6-4, 205, Spring, Texas (Westfield HS)
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN and on3.com … played as a senior at Westfield after transferring from nearby Cypress Ridge … named to the 17-6A All-District team as a junior after he caught 22 passes for 236 yards and five TDs … selected Louisiana over offers from Texas State and Illinois State.
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Baylynn Williams, OL – 6-5, 287, Palestine, Texas (Palestine HS)
A three-time All-District selection at Palestine High School … earned first-team all-district honors beginning in 2022 … chose Louisiana over Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech, North Texas and Sam Houston.
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