Lafayette Parish and its surrounding area have been home to top high school football talent. Across the 337, stars are born on the gridiron and shine with the relentless dedication from parents, coaches and high school administrations.
These athletes have played crucial roles in helping bring hardware back to their respective schools and make a name for themselves as college football prospects. The 2024 season is yet another filled with top prospects, some of whom have already found their next home.
The Daily Advertiser has decided to round up the top high school football prospects with star ratings hailing from Lafayette, Acadiana, St. Landry, St. Martin, Iberia and Vermilion Parishes. These top prospects are based on ratings from Rivals, 247 Sports, ESPN and ON3.
Editor’s note: If there is an area high school football player with a star rating that is not listed please reach out to sports reporter Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com.
(Athletes listed in alphabetical order)
Committed
Corey Amos, Opelousas, Linebacker, Senior
Committed to Ole Miss
Rating: 4-star (Rivals), No. 49 ranked linebacker in the Class of 2025
Notes: 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, plays at edge, had offers from Alabama, Tulane, Miami, USC and more
Jaboree Antoine, Westgate, CB, Senior
Committed to Miami
Rating: 4-star (Rivals) No. 11 ranked cornerback in Class of 2025
Notes: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, had offers from LSU, Florida State and more. The highest-ranked prospect from the area in the Class of 2024 across all platforms including Rivals, 247 Sports, ESPN, and On3.
Russell Babineaux, Acadiana, Wide receiver, Senior
Committed to Louisiana
Rating: 3-star (Rivals), No. 74 ranked wide receiver in the Class of 2025
Notes: 5-foot-9, 165 pounds, had offers from LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri, Texas A&M and more
Landon Hammond, Opelousas, Cornerback, Senior
Committed to Tulane
Rating: 3-star (Rivals) No. 118 cornerback in the Class of 2025
Notes: 6-foot-1, 161 pounds, had offers from Arkansas, Georgia Tech, UCF and more
Davian Jackson, Westgate, ATH, Senior
Committed to Mississippi State
Rating: 3-star (Rivals), 145-ranked wide receiver in the Class of 2025
Notes: 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, had offers from Miami, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech and more
Gresham Perry, Teurlings Catholic, Offensive tackle, Senior
Committed to Tulane
Rating: 3-star (ESPN), 163-ranked offensive tackle in the Class of 2025
Notes: 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, only offensive lineman with a star rating, had offers from Louisiana and Texas State
Dylan Singleton, Loreauville, Defensive tackle, Senior
Committed to Texas Tech
Rating: 3-star (Rivals), 129-ranked defensive tackle in the Class of 2025
Notes: 6-foot-4, 280 pounds, had offers from Louisiana, Grambling and Houston
Uncommitted
Chantz Babineaux, Carencro, ATH, Junior
Rating: 3-star rating, 50- ranked ATH in the Class of 2026 (247 sports)
Notes: 6-foot, 185 pounds, 68-ranked wide receiver in the Class of 2026 (ON3), has offers from Michigan, Louisiana, Tulane, Grambling, ULM and UTSA
Cole Bergeron, St. Thomas More, Quarterback, Junior
Rating: 3-star (Rivals)
Notes: 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, pro-style quarterback, has an offer from Indiana
D’Shaun Ford, Opelousas, Running back, Senior
Rating: 3-star (Rivals), No. 38 ranked RB in Class of 2025 (247 Sports)
Notes: 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, has offers from LSU, Alabama, USC, Auburn, Miami and more
Braylon Calais, Cecilia, ATH, Sophomore
Rating: 4-star (247 Sports), No. 11 ranked ATH in the Class of 2027
Notes: 6-foot-2, 197 pounds, has offers from Miami, Mississippi State, Arkansas State, Tulane, Houston and more
Darryus McKinley, Acadiana, Defensive line, Junior
Rating: 4-star (Rivals), No. 17 ranked DL in Class of 2026 (247 Sports)
Notes: 6-foot-3, 265 pounds, has offers from Florida, Missouri, Louisville, LSU, Syracuse, Texas, Baylor and more
Shannon Belt covers high school sports and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow her high school and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ShannonBelt3. Got questions regarding HS/UL athletics? Send them to Shannon Belt at sbelt@gannett.com.
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