University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Lake Bates
Jersey Number 24

Lake Bates

  • Position:
    Safety
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-11 / 190
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Stonewall, La.
  • High School:
    North DeSoto
2024
Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL 
Recorded 127 tackles and five interceptions as a senior at North Desoto ... named the District 1-4A Defensive MVP as a senior ... returned one interception for a touchdown ... earned the inaugural Defensive MVP honor on the 2023 Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate All-Prep Team ... helped NDHS to an 11-2 record, the district title, and a semifinal appearance in the LHSAA Non-Select Division II playoffs ...  posted 68 tackles and five interceptions as a junior.
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