LINEBACKERS (8) [/B]Last year was a good year for linebackers in Louisiana, Six signed with P5 schools, five with G5 schools, and twelve with FCS schools. [/B]Tulane didn't sign any LB's in 2015 and, depending on attrition, might not sign any this year either, though we've offered several. I think Louisiana has several good ones in this year's class starting with two who stand out above the others.
1. Michael Divinity 6'2" 203# John Ehret[/B] Most of Divinity's highlights are as an OLB in a 3-4 defense, where he is used primarily as a pass rusher. He even plays DE with his hand on the ground but he also looks very good playing off the line and in pass coverage, where I think he could really excel. He's already highly rated by the services and has offers from about 20 P5 schools including LSU. He may be an impossible "get" for Tulane, but we have offered. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1614504/michael-divinity
2. Travez Moore 6'3" 230# Bastrop[/B] In his highlights, Moore is featured almost exclusively at DE. And that may well be where he ends up. But, he is very athletic, a truly impressive physical specimen. On some plays he runs obviously fast running backs down from behind. And he's always around the ball. Even at this early date, he's highly regarded by all of the recruiting services and been offered by several P5 schools, including LSU. The best I can tell, he has not been offered by Tulane. He'd be a "reach" in my view, but I'd offer regardless. Can't hurt. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4742418/highlights/238594378/v2
3. Kevin Moore 6'0" 195# Acadiana[/B] Kevin Moore has been offered by Tulane as well as Miami and Kansas State among others. He was a scrambling QB and LB as a junior in high school, but his best position may be strong safety or nickel in a Tulane system. Most of his LB highlights show him dropping into coverage or covering a WR man-to-man. It shows him making five interceptions. He's a strong tackler and the way he runs away from guys at QB suggests some legitimate speed. I think he's a player we could use if he's interested. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2922446/highlights/179323377/v2
4. Giovanni LaFrance 6'1" 220# St. Augustine [/B] LaFrance really looks good on his highlights. He's got the size you want and plenty of speed. I didn't see him much in coverage but he is a terrific blitzer from the LB position. If he gets a lot bigger, he could easily move to defensive end. But with his speed, it would be nice if he stayed at LB. Tulane has offered and he visited during the spring work outs, so he would appear to be a possibility. He also has offers from Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and a number of G5 schools. He'd be a good "get," but it won't be easy. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4518694/
5. Nathaniel Evans 6'1" 225# John Curtis[/B] Evans is much like LaFrance, a true middle linebacker with the size and speed necessary to move on to the next level. He runs well to the ball, is a sure tackler, and looks good dropping back into pass coverage. Hard not to like him. So far, he's a bit under the radar with offers from Tulane and a couple of other G5 schools. I'd think he'll get more interest over time. I like him a lot. Sadly, when interviewed YESTERDAY, he mentioned seven schools he liked including ULL and ULM, but not Tulane. Huh?!?! http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1615087/
6. Johnathan Picone 6'1" 216# Mandeville[/B] In high school, Picone lined up in every position along the front seven: DT, DE, OLB, and MLB. According to HUDL, he runs a 4.61 40 and viewing his highlights, I don't doubt it. He looks pretty fast. So far, he's not been noticed much by the service though he does have an offer from Texas Tech. I don't think Tulane has offered him yet, but I would expect that to come at some point. .http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2714875/johnathan-picone
7. Dejon Harris 6'1" 223# John Ehret[/B] In his junior highlights, Harris played everything from OLB to DE, to MLB on defense to RB and receiver on offense, He's even shown throwing a half-back pass for a TD. But I think his best position is MLB, where his pursuit and tackling stand out. He's got an offer from Oregon and a few G5 schools including the Wave. He looks like a good player to me. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3308614/highlights
8. Layton Garnette 6'2" 230# West Monroe [/B]Garnette missed virtually all of his junior season due to injury so his recruiting thus far has been slow, awaiting proof of his recovery. But his sophomore highlights are impressive. He is a "brute." Everyone he hits goes backward and though he currently plays middle linebacker, he could easily transition to defensive end or even defensive tackle if he grows much. He looks pretty quick in highlights but HUDL has him listed as running a 4.65-neither slow, nor fast, but probably a little above average for a D-1 LB.. Until he gets back on the field, he is a question mark, but a player to keep an eye on. He could easily move up past others on my list in the fall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhnJpLPPzY
1. Michael Divinity 6'2" 203# John Ehret[/B] Most of Divinity's highlights are as an OLB in a 3-4 defense, where he is used primarily as a pass rusher. He even plays DE with his hand on the ground but he also looks very good playing off the line and in pass coverage, where I think he could really excel. He's already highly rated by the services and has offers from about 20 P5 schools including LSU. He may be an impossible "get" for Tulane, but we have offered. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1614504/michael-divinity
2. Travez Moore 6'3" 230# Bastrop[/B] In his highlights, Moore is featured almost exclusively at DE. And that may well be where he ends up. But, he is very athletic, a truly impressive physical specimen. On some plays he runs obviously fast running backs down from behind. And he's always around the ball. Even at this early date, he's highly regarded by all of the recruiting services and been offered by several P5 schools, including LSU. The best I can tell, he has not been offered by Tulane. He'd be a "reach" in my view, but I'd offer regardless. Can't hurt. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4742418/highlights/238594378/v2
3. Kevin Moore 6'0" 195# Acadiana[/B] Kevin Moore has been offered by Tulane as well as Miami and Kansas State among others. He was a scrambling QB and LB as a junior in high school, but his best position may be strong safety or nickel in a Tulane system. Most of his LB highlights show him dropping into coverage or covering a WR man-to-man. It shows him making five interceptions. He's a strong tackler and the way he runs away from guys at QB suggests some legitimate speed. I think he's a player we could use if he's interested. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2922446/highlights/179323377/v2
4. Giovanni LaFrance 6'1" 220# St. Augustine [/B] LaFrance really looks good on his highlights. He's got the size you want and plenty of speed. I didn't see him much in coverage but he is a terrific blitzer from the LB position. If he gets a lot bigger, he could easily move to defensive end. But with his speed, it would be nice if he stayed at LB. Tulane has offered and he visited during the spring work outs, so he would appear to be a possibility. He also has offers from Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and a number of G5 schools. He'd be a good "get," but it won't be easy. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4518694/
5. Nathaniel Evans 6'1" 225# John Curtis[/B] Evans is much like LaFrance, a true middle linebacker with the size and speed necessary to move on to the next level. He runs well to the ball, is a sure tackler, and looks good dropping back into pass coverage. Hard not to like him. So far, he's a bit under the radar with offers from Tulane and a couple of other G5 schools. I'd think he'll get more interest over time. I like him a lot. Sadly, when interviewed YESTERDAY, he mentioned seven schools he liked including ULL and ULM, but not Tulane. Huh?!?! http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1615087/
6. Johnathan Picone 6'1" 216# Mandeville[/B] In high school, Picone lined up in every position along the front seven: DT, DE, OLB, and MLB. According to HUDL, he runs a 4.61 40 and viewing his highlights, I don't doubt it. He looks pretty fast. So far, he's not been noticed much by the service though he does have an offer from Texas Tech. I don't think Tulane has offered him yet, but I would expect that to come at some point. .http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2714875/johnathan-picone
7. Dejon Harris 6'1" 223# John Ehret[/B] In his junior highlights, Harris played everything from OLB to DE, to MLB on defense to RB and receiver on offense, He's even shown throwing a half-back pass for a TD. But I think his best position is MLB, where his pursuit and tackling stand out. He's got an offer from Oregon and a few G5 schools including the Wave. He looks like a good player to me. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3308614/highlights
8. Layton Garnette 6'2" 230# West Monroe [/B]Garnette missed virtually all of his junior season due to injury so his recruiting thus far has been slow, awaiting proof of his recovery. But his sophomore highlights are impressive. He is a "brute." Everyone he hits goes backward and though he currently plays middle linebacker, he could easily transition to defensive end or even defensive tackle if he grows much. He looks pretty quick in highlights but HUDL has him listed as running a 4.65-neither slow, nor fast, but probably a little above average for a D-1 LB.. Until he gets back on the field, he is a question mark, but a player to keep an eye on. He could easily move up past others on my list in the fall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhnJpLPPzY