1) Anthony Johnson (O.P. Walker) DT (6-2, 296) - LSU commit. Also has offers from Oklahoma, California, and Tennessee, among others. Incredible athleticm (electronic 5.08) for his size. Originally committed to Tennessee, but switched to LSU when Frank Wilson left the Vols for Baton Rouge. Able to track down RBs in pursuit to the outside. Nimble enough to nail down scrambling QBs. Exceptional bull rusher. Had 16 sacks and 21 TFL as a junior.
2) La'el Collins (Redemptorist) OT (6-5, 285) - Considered by many to be the top prospect in this class. LSU commit. Anchors line for teammate (and fellow LSU commit) Jeremy Hill. Also has offers from Florida, Florida State, and California, among numerous others. Looks for someone to block until the whistle blows. Played on both sides of the football much of the time last year. Has the frame to put on a lot more weight. Despite a listed 5.5 (40), he is able to get off the line and pull on running plays.
3) Jermauria Rascoe (Evangel Christian) DE (6-3, 230) - Has been a key member of Evangel's defense since his 8th grade year. Has a ton of offers, including Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, UCLA, and Tennessee. Has the athletic ability of a linebacker. Able to move laterally and stop plays away from his side. Big hitter.
4) Jeremy Hill (Redemptorist) RB (6-1, 220) - LSU commit. Powerful runner between the tackles. Has a nifty spin move and shows an extra gear once he reaches the open field. Uses his strength to bulldoze his way through the wedge on kick returns. Outstanding balance. Chose LSU over schools such as Florida St., Tennessee, and Houston.
5) Kenny Hilliard (Patterson) RB (6-0, 220) - LSU commit. Tremendous strength. Prefers to deliver a blow to defenders rather than run out-of-bounds. Almost always moves the pile forward. Runs the Wildcat offense at times. Dots the I at TB for many carries. Effective with stiff-arm. Has offers from Miami, Notre Dame, and Alabama, among many others. Rushed for 1,947 yards and 24 TDs last season.
6) Jarvis Landry (Lutcher) WR (5-11, 180) - Leading receiver in the state as a junior. Caught 62 passes for 1,158 yards and 13 TDs. Has offers from LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Tennessee. Surprisingly strong for his size. Skilled kick returner.
7) Greg Robinson (Thibodaux) OG (6-5, 285) - Phenomenal athleticism. Reportedly has run a 4.9. Drives his man back several yards on running plays. Get out of the blocks in a hurry when he pulls. Has offers from LSU, Auburn, and Arkansas, among others.
8) Corey White (Capitol) OT (6-4, 307) - LSU commit. Left-tackle for blue-chip QB Terrance Broadway. Good dexterity for such a big young player. Light on his feet. Able to dominate pass rushers much of the time.
9) Bradley Sylve (South Plaquemines) WR (5-11, 175) - Explosive receiver who dominates on the Class A level. Able to split a double-team with ease. Dangerous kick returner with elite speed. Also a track star. Suffered a season-ending injury in the first game of his junior year. LSU and Alabama, among others, have offered.
10) Terrance Magee (Franklinton) ATH (5-10, 200) - Put up huge numbers last year as QB of prolific Franklinton offense. Expected to play RB on the next level. Strong enough to simply push aside DBs when he runs the football. Reaches top speed in a hurry. Has an LSU offer.
11) Mickey Johnson (St. Paul's) DT (6-1, 305) - Tenacious defensive lineman with amazing strength. Benches 405 and squats 600 pounds. Eye-opening speed with a 5.0 at that size.
12) Chuck Hunter (West Monroe) DT (6-1, 295) - Key member of 5A state championship team. Able to work through double teams and still get the sack. Quick first-step and burst at the snap enables him to make many plays in the backfield.
13) Ryan Byrd (St. Helena) WR (6-1, 180) - Sub 4.60 speed allows Byrd receiver to get separation from DBs for the home run. Able to go up and make the tough grab in traffic. Dangerous in space on bubble screens. Has surprising strength for somewhat-slight frame. Consistently beats corners by several yards on deep passes. Makes plays all over the field on defense as well.
14) Quentin Thomas (Breaux Bridge) DT (6-3, 265) - Has an LSU offer. Able to track down QBs from behind. Can put on a lot of weight and still maintain his speed. Doesn't give up on a play. Pursues and makes things happen all over the field.
15) Odell Beckham, Jr. (Newman) WR/CB (5-11, 175) - Has an LSU offer. Able to adjust on the run and make the grab on difficult passes thrown behind him. Has a nose for the football at corner. Father played RB for LSU. Starred alongside LSU commit Ronnie Vinson at Newman last fall.
16) Alonzo Lewis (St. James) WR (6-3, 195) - Has offers from LSU, Tulsa and Houston. Plays in a Wing-T offense, so he doesn't get the touches of a wideout in a spread attack. Has 4.4 speed. Caught 16 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns as a junior.
17) Rod Davis (Many) WR (6-3, 185) - 4.5 speed. Leading receiver (44-518, 12 TDs) for ground-oriented team. Tremendous leaping ability. Basketball standout.
18) Zack Oliver (Catholic BR) QB (6-3, 215) - Poised, confident passer who operates out of a college-style offense. Nice touch and accuracy. Able to throw on the run to either his left or right. Not a speed merchant, but shows good athletic ability running the occasional spread option. Threw for 1,831 yards as a junior with 23 TDs and just three picks.
19) Paul Turner (West Monroe) ATH (5-10, 185) - Led West Monroe to the 5A championship as a QB. Likely will move to WR in college. Electric runner. Very accurate passer (90-of-134, 1,522 yards as a junior). Ran for 1,062 yards on 137 carries (7.75 ypc) and 22 TDs last season, including amazing 86-yard jaunt in state title game.
20) Levander Liggins (Leesville) ATH (5-11, 185) - Has played QB and WR. Expected to make the move to slot receiver in college. Arkansas State has offered. Named to MaxPreps' national Top 100 players to watchn the Class of 2011.
21) Matt Bailey (Karr) S (5-10, 190) - Virginia commit. Plays LB, but projected as a safety on the next level. Does a good job dropping back in zone coverage. Has a knack for shutting down outside running plays.
22) T.K. Fleming (Benton) S (6-3, 200) - Already has offers from UCLA, Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech, and SMU, among others. Prototype size with 4.5 speed and 36 inch vertical.
23) Beau Fitte (South Plaquemines) OLB (6-1, 210) - First-team all-state performer. Adept pass-rusher off the edge. Takes good pursuit angles on running plays away from his side. Lined up as a WR at times.
24) Dhaquille Williams (East St. John) WR (6-3, 190) - Big-play wideout for the Wildcats averaged over 26 yards per catch as a junior. Caught 39 passes for 1,027 yards and 17 TDs. Had four TD receptions vs. both Destrehan and Istrouma.
25) Dante' Butler (Brother Martin) RB (5-10, 200) - Thick runner with the strength to shed tacklers and the burst to pull away from the pack. Catches the football well out of the backfield and slips defenders with good cutting ability. Rarely brought down in the open field by a lone tackler. Rushed for 278 yards and five TDs vs. John McDonogh.
26) Darren Kitchen (Vandebilt Catholic) CB (6-1, 175) - Nebraska and Stanford have offered. Recorded 63 tackles and picked off four passes as a sophomore.
27) Kris Albarado (St. Louis Catholic) P (6-0, 185) - 4A first-team all-state punter. Averaged 42.6 yards per punt.
28) Josh Robinson (Franklinton) RB (5-9, 185) - 4A first-team all-state performer. Carried 96 times for 1,293 yards and 22 TDs last season. Very strong.
29) Effrem Reed (Dutchtown) RB (5-9, 175) - 335 bench, 550 squat. Excels at running the sweep in Wing-T offense. Listed anywhere from 4.38 to 4.50. Seems to hit stride almost immediately once he gets the football.
30) Dak Prescott (Haughton) QB (6-3, 210) - Among the top 10 passers in the state as a junior. 4A honorable-mention all-state QB behind Mr. Football Gavin Webster of Lutcher. Completed over 50 percent of his throws for 2,172 yards and 27 TDs. Only seven interceptions.
31) Cartel Murray (Thibodaux) CB (5-9, 170) - Plays safety on the high school level. Wraps up well in run support. Intercepted three passes as a junior. Flashes great speed on kick returns.
32) Timothy Johnson (Karr) OLB (6-1, 210) - Holds a Minnesota offer. Plays DE for the Cougars, but projects as an outside linebacker in college.
33) Renaldo Thomas (St. Augustine) S (6-3, 190) - Rangy safety is the cousin of Chad Jones. Poised to be a breakout player this year.
34) Jonathan Tyson (West Monroe) LB (6-1, 242) - First-team all-state. 81 tackles, eight TFL, four sacks. Has ideal size for an inside backer. May be underrated here, but no film available.
35) Charles Butler (Southern Lab) LB (6-0, 235) - There isn't any film available on Butler, but he's highly-regarded by ESPN. Sounds like he could be a LB in the mold of Baylor's Earl Patin (who is a Southern Lab product).
36) Michael Petty (ASH) DB (6-0, 185) - Agressive against the run. Always seems to be in position vs. the pass. 4.68 speed, 32 inch vertical. Good student (3.6 GPA)
37) Ethan Hutson (Destrehan) OG (6-4, 295) - Anchors line at left tackle, but expected to make the transition to guard in college. Recently received his first offer from Tulane. Son of Tulane's offensive line coach.
38) Stevie Douglas (Christian Home Educators Fellowship) QB (6-4, 180) - Raw, but has a strong arm. Shows toughness by being willing to lead block on sweeps. Level of competition is a concern. Has attended several major college football camps.
39) Johnny Banks (Christian Life) TE (6-3, 235) - No film available. Has nice measurables for his size (4.9, 30-inch vertical).
40) Hunter Leppert (Minden) QB (6-2, 210) - Delivers the deep ball with good velocity and out of the reach of DBs. Keeps his head when forced to look for secondary receivers. Effective with pump fake.
