THE BAYOU BENGALS INSIDER LOUISIANA TOP 25
Written by Derek Ponamsky   
Thursday, 27 August 2009 08:53

The Class of 2010 has strength at the top and at a few skill positions. Depth at Wide Receiver and Defensive Back makes this class special. With a full season to improve their stock there are a few players that can change the look of this list by December. Here are our rankings to start the season.

1.

Eric Reid | S

  

Scouts Grade 81

Rank: #65
Hometown Geismar, LA
High School Dutchtown High School
Position rank S # 7
Height 6'2"
Weight 190 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU  

Dynamic talent, who looks to play this season injury free. Is fast, aggressive and smart. An honor student, who works a full time job, Reid has everything you want in a student athlete.

2.  

Tharold Simon | S

  

Scouts Grade 81

Rank: #84
Hometown Eunice, LA
High School Eunice High School
Position rank S # 9
Height 6'4"
Weight 185 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

Projects as a defensive back, possibly corner. Tall and athletic, which has people thinking he will play safety, but has skill set of a corner. Athletic, fluid hips.

3.   

Ronnie Vinson | ATH

  

Scouts Grade 80

Hometown New Orleans, LA
High School Isidore Newman School
Position rank ATH # 18
Height 5'11"
Weight 190 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

Athletic corner prospect, who will do it all for the Greenies. Has shown that he is unafraid of competition, Vinson is a competitor who will push his teammates.

4.

Nick Jacobs | TE

  

Hometown Many, LA
High School Many High School
Height 6'5"
Weight 240 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

The best tight-end in Louisiana, Jacobs may also be the best defensive end. A punishing in-line blocker, Jacobs is a physical presence.

5.

Trovon Reed | WR

  

Scouts Grade 82

Rank: #45
Hometown Thibodaux, LA
High School Thibodaux High School
Position rank WR # 9
Height 6'0"
Weight 172 lbs.

COMMITTED TO AUBURN

Reed is the kind of player that can fill a highlight film. He scored 21 touchdowns last season for the Tigers, and looks to be as productive this season. Making the adjustment to receiver on the next level is the only question.

6.

Jordan Allen | DE

  

Scouts Grade 80

Hometown West Monroe, LA
High School West Monroe High School
Position rank DE # 22
Height 6'6"
Weight 245 lbs.

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTED TO  LSU

Allen plays with a tremendous motor, always hustling to the ball. Had 9 sacks in 2008, and plays the runs very well.

7.

James Wright | WR

  

Scouts Grade 79

Hometown Bell Chasse, LA
High School Belle Chasse High School
Position rank WR # 47
Height 6'1"
Weight 185 lbs.

Undecided

A big, fast receiver Wright has played in the spread at Belle Chasse and has put up impressive numbers. Had over 1,000 yards as a junior, however a new quarterback could affect his production as a senior.

8.

Jarrett Fobbs | ATH

  

Scouts Grade 77

Hometown Shreveport, LA
High School Huntington High School
Position rank ATH # 71
Height 5'10"
Weight 175 lbs.

COMMITTED TO Texas A&M

A quick, slot type receiver Fobbs is dangerous on the offensive side. Also could project at corner in some schemes.

9.

Elliot Porter | DT

  

Scouts Grade 79

Hometown Marrero, LA
High School Archbishop Shaw High School
Position rank DT # 29
Height 6'4"
Weight 275 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

Highly decorated defensive tackle who had numerous offers on the defensive line, Porter committed to LSU to play offensive line. An athletic big man Porter canbe a dominating guard.

 

10.

Tyrann Mathieu | CB

  

Scouts Grade 77

Hometown New Orleans, LA
High School Saint Augustine High School
Position rank CB # 33
Height 5'10"
Weight 170 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

Mathieu is one of the fastest risers this summer. A pure cover corner with excellent ball skills, Mathieu does not shy away from contact. Still growing, Mathieu will bulk up as he matures. New Coach David Johnson has been very instrumental in his development.

11.

Glenn Coleman | WR

  

Hometown Harvey, LA
High School West Jefferson High School
Height 6'1"
Weight 200 lbs.

Undecided

Coleman is an athletic receiver with tremendous upside. Very quick, with great moves and hands, Coach Marcus Scott will look to get the ball to Coleman as much as possible.

12.  

Alfred Blue | RB

  

Scouts Grade 77

Hometown Boutte, LA
High School Hahnville High School
Position rank RB # 54
Height 6'1"
Weight 200 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

Blue is a huge runner, who can catch very well. Blue was thought to be a junior this season, but is now a senior. A physical downhill runner, Blue is athletic enough to play in a number of offenses.

13.

Churphy Steward | DT

  

Hometown Breaux Bridge, LA
High School Breaux Bridge High School
Height 6'2"
Weight 262 lbs.

Undecided

Steward is the most dominating defensive lineman in the state. Still needing to improve in the classroom, Steward is a work in progress.

14.

Curtis Carter | ATH

  
Hometown Stonewall, LA
High School North DeSota High School
Height 5'10"
Weight 165 lbs.

COMMITTED TO TCU

Another shifty, slot receiver prospect with great speed Carter is another of the great receiver prospects in Louisiana. Carter could be one of the hottest names inn recruiting as the season progresses.

15.

D.J. Welter | OLB

  

Scouts Grade 77

Hometown Crowley, LA
High School Notre Dame High School
Position rank OLB # 44
Height 6'0"
Weight 210 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

A natural inside linebacker, Welter plays with a physical presence and always seems to be in on the tackle. Is the foundation of Coach Louis Cook’s defense.

16.                

Anthony Balancier | DB

  

 Hometown

 New Orleans, LA
High School McDonough 35 High School
Position rank  
Height 6'1"
Weight 205 lbs.

Undecided

A great safety prospect who could grow into a physical outside linebacker that colleges are looking for to cover and defend against the spread offenses proliferating college football.

17.

Houston Bates | DE

  

Scouts Grade 78

Hometown Covington, LA
High School Saint Pauls School
Position rank DE # 58
Height 6'2"
Weight 230 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LSU

A physical defender, bates plays defensive end for Kenny Sears’ team. Bates athleticism could project to any of a number of positions on the defensive side of the ball.

18.

Kalen Henderson | ATH

  

Scouts Grade 74

Hometown LaPlace, LA
High School East Saint John High School
Position rank ATH # 145
Height 6'1"
Weight 181 lbs.

COMMITTED TO Tulsa

A tall, rangy quarterback prospect who projects as a spread offense trigger man. Is productive in the Wildcat’s spread offense running and passing.

19.

Jonathan McKnight | CB

  

Hometown River Ridge, LA
High School John Curtis Christian High School
Height 6'0"
Weight 160 lbs.

Undecided

McKnight is projected to play defensive back on the college level, and could play corner or safety. Has played offense for Coach J.T. Curtis, and could bring versatility to whatever college program he plays for.

 

20.

Harold Legania | DT

  

Hometown New Orleans, LA
High School Edna Karr High School
Height 6'3"
Weight 289 lbs.

 

COMMITTED TO MINNESOTA

A physical line presence, Legania could play on either side of the ball. Coach Jabbar Juluke will use Legania all over the field.

21.

Kevin Wright | QB

  

Hometown Baton Rouge, LA
High School Christian Life Academy
Height 6'2"
Weight 205 lbs.

 Undecided

Wright has played quarterback in the Coach Warren Capone’s running attack, but with the Crusaders now installing an open offense Wright can attack from various positions on the field. Wright’s production will increase dramatically. Look for Wright to play receiver on the college level.

22.

Munchie Legaux | QB

  

Scouts Grade 77

Hometown New Orleans, LA
High School Edna Karr High School
Position rank QB # 45
Height 6'4"
Weight 180 lbs.

COMMITTED TO COLORADO

Still a work in progress, Legaux has as much upside potential as anyone in the state of Louisiana. Coach Jabbar Juluke has taken his time to make sure that Legaux has developed in a productive manner.

23.  

Seth Ancar | OLB

  

Hometown Port Sulphur, LA
High School South Plaquemines High School
Height 6'0"
Weight 196 lbs.

COMMITTED TO LOUISIANA TECH

Ancar is the most physical player in the state of Louisiana. An undersized inside linebacker on the high school level, Ancar is not ranked higher because he does not have ideal size. As a pure football player, Ancar is elite.

24.

Collin Ellis | S

  

Scouts Grade 77

Hometown Baton Rouge, LA
High School The Dunham School
Position rank S # 50
Height 6'0"
Weight 195 lbs.

COMMITTED TO NORTHWESTERN

Ellis has grown from a safety to a linebacker, while still retaining his speed and quickness. With tremendous ball skills, Ellis is a difference maker on the defensive side of the ball. He'll do it all for Coach Joey Thibodeaux before heading to the Big 10.

25.

Karl Butler | CB

  

Scouts Grade 75

Hometown New Orleans, LA
High School Brother Martin High School
Position rank CB # 57
Height 6'0"
Weight 185 lbs.

COMMITTED TO Vanderbilt

A smart and physical defensive back, Butler is going to be all over the field for the Crusaders. Butler will be given a chance to do it all for Mark Bonis’ team.

 

Here are the other in-state players we are following, who could end up in the Top 25. Listed alphabeticially.

WALKER ASHBURN- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- JOHN CURTIS NEBRASKA

CHARLES BARKINS- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN- O. PERRY WALKER

TERRANCE BROADWAY- QUARTERBACK- CAPITOL HOUSTON

RISEAN BROUSSARD- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- LAGRANGE TENNESSEE

LACRAIG BROWN- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- RICHWOOD ARKANSAS

TAYLOR BURCH- QUARTERBACK- NEVILLE LOUISIANA TECH

LUKE CHARPENTIER- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN- JOHN CURTIS ARKANSAS

DILLON DAY- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN- WEST MONROE

DREW DILEO- ATHLETE- PARKVIEW BAPTIST MICHIGAN

ASHTON DUHE- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN- DESTREHAN SMU

WILL GRAVES- TIGHT END- LEESVILLE

ANDRE HAL- DEFENSIVE BACK- PORT ALLEN VANDERBILT

ALEX HILL- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN- SLIDELL

BLAKE HOLLINGSWORTH- QUARTERBACK- UNIVERSITY HIGH

BRANDON JACKSON- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- EVANGEL CHRISTIAN TEXAS A&M

DAMIEN JACOBS- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- H. L. BOURGEOIS

URELL JOHNSON- DEFENSIVE BACK- O. PERRY WALKER TEXAS TECH

AUDONNISS MADISON- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN- EDNA KARR MAGNET

DEREK MILTON- RUNNING BACK- PINEVILLE

DWAYNE MITCHELL- OUTSIDE LINEBACKER- EDNA KARR MAGNET MINNESOTA

IVAN ROBINSON- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- SOUTH BEAUREGARD TEXAS A&M

BRANDON SMITH- DEFENSIVE BACK- CENTRAL LAFOURCHE TEXAS TECH

GAVIN STANSBURY- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN- FRANKLIN TEXAS A&M

PATRICK SWILLING- DEFENSIVE BACK- BROTHER MARTIN

ERIC THOMAS- WIDE RECEIVER- EVANGEL CHRISTIAN

JAMAR THOMAS- RUNNING BACK- UNIVERSITY HIGH TULANE

ARMAND WILLIAMS- WIDE RECEIVER- SLIDELL

 
Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 21:20
 
 

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