University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
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Elijah McGuire | Running Back | 5-11 | 185 | Houma, La. (Vandebilt Catholic HS)
High School: First team all-state choice as an athlete by the LSWA as a senior at Vandebilt Catholic High, playing for coach Brad Villavaso. . . led the state in rushing, carrying 223 times for 2,603 yards, an 11.8 average and 31 touchdowns to help team to an 11-2 record. . . also passed for 497 yards and five touchdowns in helping team win first district title since 2002 and the quarterfinals of the state tourney for the first time since 2007. . . also earned first team all-region mention. . . rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns to earn game MVP honors as the Bayou Region All-Stars to a 34-0 shutout in the Lions Club Bayou River Showdown. . . has 4.5 speed in the 40. . . three star ranking by Rivals.com. . . was ranked No. 33 in Louisiana during the preseason and No. 17 in the Louisiana Post-Season Top 40 by Rivals. . .chose Louisiana over offers from Texas Tech, Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss and ULM.
