As CJ’s final recruiting class, weak as it was, continues to fall apart, Coach Fritz is obviously looking to shore up a number of positions. What with the large number of academic problems, injuries that may or may not be overcome, and the “deadwood” on the current roster that might not return, I have no idea how many spots remain open or what positions, other than QB, need additional bodies who can play. Transfers from other schools and out of state players should really be the priority in my view, since Louisiana has been pretty well "picked over" for 2016.
But, I’ve been following Louisiana recruiting for a number of years and here are 20 names from within the state and a reference to their HUDL highlight that I’d take a look at. Some are former Tulane commits who I’d like to see back. Others are commits to other schools that with a new coaching staff and more optimistic outlook, might be persuaded to “switch” to Tulane.
Some of these guys might not fit the “mold” coach Fritz is looking for and, on closer inspection (beyond highlight film) may not, frankly, be good enough to provide help. But their "highlights" are pretty exciting. I’ve intentionally not included players who are a very low probability of us signing and only focused on players who I think have potential and, if already committed, might be persuaded to “switch.” Everyone would probably come up with a different list and, with more information on our actual “needs,” I’d probably alter this list significantly also. Anyway, my 20 in alphabetical order.
But, I’ve been following Louisiana recruiting for a number of years and here are 20 names from within the state and a reference to their HUDL highlight that I’d take a look at. Some are former Tulane commits who I’d like to see back. Others are commits to other schools that with a new coaching staff and more optimistic outlook, might be persuaded to “switch” to Tulane.
Some of these guys might not fit the “mold” coach Fritz is looking for and, on closer inspection (beyond highlight film) may not, frankly, be good enough to provide help. But their "highlights" are pretty exciting. I’ve intentionally not included players who are a very low probability of us signing and only focused on players who I think have potential and, if already committed, might be persuaded to “switch.” Everyone would probably come up with a different list and, with more information on our actual “needs,” I’d probably alter this list significantly also. Anyway, my 20 in alphabetical order.
- Willie Baker, DE, 6’4” 230# Livonia, LOUISIANA TECH http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2617005/highlights/312878375/v2
- Ca’Ron Baham, Dual Threat QB/ATH, 5’11”, 190#, John Ehret, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2607517/highlights/204080385/v2
- Raymond Calais, RB 5’8” 170# Cecilia, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1402624/highlights/319392471/v2
- Douglas Coleman, WR 6’1” 175#, Zachary, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2648055/highlights/189304375/v2
- Lloyd Cushenberry, OT, 6’5” 310#, Dutchtown, SOUTH CAROLINA http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1931006/highlights/294945416/v2
- Nathaniel Evans, LB, 6’1” 245#, John Curtis, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1615087/highlights/296195375/v2
- Austin Guy, Dual Threat QB/ATH, 6’4” 207# Natchitoches, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2444848/highlights/289374384/v2
- Javonis Isaac, TE, 6’3” 215#, Acadiana, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2598894/highlights/301104404/v2
- Giovanni LaFrance, LB, 6’1” 235#, St. Augustine, FORMER TULANE COMMIT http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4518694/highlights/311927401/v2
- Darius May, RB 6’0” 190, McDonough 35, FORMER TULANE COMMIT http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1554610/highlights/305459375/v2
- Trey Ragas, RB, 5’11” 200#, Archbishop Shaw, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2716266/highlights/302356445/v2
- Lyndsey Scott, Dual Threat QB/ATH, 5’11”, 190#, Zachary, SYRACUSE http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1552093/highlights/315548386/v2
- Barrick Slaughter, RB/SS, 6’1” 210#, Livonia, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1651213/highlights
- Jarded Sparks, Dual Threat QB, 6’1” 195#, Dutchtown, SOUTHERN MISS http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1840696/highlights/314705382/v2
- Tyarise Stevenson, DT, 6’3” 320#, Donaldsonville, FORMER TULANE COMMIT http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1558691/highlights/309534409/v2
- Ladarrius Thomas, RB, 6’2” 213#, Woosman, LOUISIANA TECH http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3134099/highlights/198925375/v2
- Bladrick Veal, Dual Threat QB, 6’5” 190# Southern Lab, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2085424/highlights
- Jayrin Wilson, DB/RB, 5’9” 165#, Acadiana, UNCOMMITTED http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2922428/highlights/299302381/v2
- Keondre Wudtree, Dual Threat QB, 6’3” 190#, Parkway, LOUISIANA TECH http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2514580/highlights/316780443/v2
- Jarrius Wallace, DB, 6’0” 185#, John Ehret, CENTRAL FLORIDA http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3100648/highlights/315494416/v2
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