TYREN ALEXANDER LaMARCUS ALLEN JUSTIN

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2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES
TYREN ALEXANDER
6-2
202
So.
LB
Breaux Bridge, La.
Breaux Bridge H.S.
29
2012 (Freshman): Played in eight games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. . .
missed the last five games of the regular season with a leg injury. . . had 11 tackles (8 solo)
during the season. . . made a career-high five tackles, all solo, in his Cajuns debut vs. Lamar
(9/1/12). . . had two stops in consecutive games at Oklahoma State (9/15/12) and FIU
(9/29/12). . . made one tackle in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach
Paul Broussard. . . recorded 137 tackles, including 43 solo, as a senior, adding two fumble
recoveries (one for a TD), two interceptions and two blocked punts. . . named District 5-4A
defensive MVP and the Powerade All-Acadiana Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. . .
three-time all-district and All-Acadiana choice. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.
com and ESPN Scout Inc. . . was the No. 86 outside linebacker by ESPN Scout Inc.
Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1994 in Breaux Bridge, La. . . . son of Craig and Darla Alexander. .
. is the middle of three children, having two sisters (Breoni & Eboni). . . volunteered time
during two summers mowing lawns in his neighborhood. . . criminal justice major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 9 9
3
Totals 7 8
3
Alexander’s Career Statistics
Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd
12
0 -0
0 -0
11
0 -0
0 -0
Int
0
0
LaMARCUS ALLEN
6-2
190
Fr.
WR
New Iberia, La.
New Iberia Senior H.S.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
2
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team in the fall and sat out the season as a redshirt to retain
his freshman eligibility.
High School: First team all-district honoree as a senior at New Iberia Senior High, playing
for coach Rick Hutson. . . caught 40 passes for almost 900 yards and 10 touchdowns as a
senior. . . lettered twice in football and three times in track. . . ran the 100, 200 and 400
meters in track, helping team to a pair of regional championships. . . rated as a two-star
prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com and the No. 46 recruit in Louisiana by MaxPreps.
Personal: Born Aug. 14, 1994 in Lufkin, Texas. . . son of John Allen and Shana Denman. . .
has one older brother (Jonathan). . . psychology major.
JUSTIN ANDERSON
6-2
232
Sr.
LB
Foley, Ala.
Foley H.S.
34
2012 (Junior): Started at inside linebacker in 13 games, earning the team’s linebacker
award. . . led the team with 105 tackles (70 solo). . . added 8.5 tackles for loss (-25), two
quarterback sacks (-13), an interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. . .
ranked seventh in the Sun Belt in tackles, averaging 8.1 per game. . . had six games of 10 or
more tackles, including a career-high 12 at Troy (9/9/12) and in back-to-back games at No.
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6 Florida (11/10/12) and vs.
Western Kentucky (11/17/12). .
. added 10 tackles at Oklahoma
State. . . returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown
vs. Tulane (10/6/12). . . recovered a fumble vs. Lamar
(9/1/12) and forced one at
Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . .
earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Worked
his way into the starting lineup
late in the season, starting the
regular season finale at Arizona
(11/26) and the New Orleans
Bowl . . . played in nine games
with two starts, ending the year
with 11 solo and 13 total tackles. . . saw little action early in
the year, but broke into rotation
at Middle Tennessee (10/29),
making three tackles. . . capped year with a five-tackle effort vs. San Diego State, including
his only TFL of the year. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Appeared in 10 games at defensive end. . . missed first two games recovering from a broken leg suffered during spring drills. . . first career start came at Florida
Atlantic (Nov. 13). . . posted a season-high four tackles vs. Middle Tennessee and vs. FIU. . .
garnered first career sack at Troy. . . had a tackle-for-loss at North Texas, at Troy and at Ole
Miss, while sharing a TFL vs. Middle Tennessee.
2009 (Freshman): Redshirted after rehabbing from a broken leg during spring drills. . .
was a member of the Sun Belt Honor Roll.
High School: Garnered all-state recognition as a senior at Foley High, playing for coach
Todd Watson. . . also earned all-county and all-region recognition after making 80 tackles
with 16 sacks as a senior to lead team to the state playoffs. . . selected to play in the
Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1991 in Foley, Ala. . . . son of Michael and Brandie Anderson. . . has
four brothers (Bax, Cody, Tyler & Beck). . . general studies major.
Year G
2010 8
2011 9
2012 13
Totals30
Solo Asst
7
1
11
2
70 35
88 38
Anderson’s Career Statistics
8
0 -0
0 -0
13
1 -6
0 -0
105 8.5 -25
2 -13
126 9.5 -31 2 -13
Int
0-0
0-0
1-38
1-38
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
1 -1
1 -1
OCTRAVIAN ANDERSON
PBU
1
0
4
5
68
6-4
277
So.
OL
Shreveport, La.
Evangel Christian Academy
2012 (Freshman): Saw action in six games as a reserve on
the offensive line and on special teams. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Evangel Christian Academy, playing
for coach Philip Deas. . . helped team to a 12-2 record and the Louisiana Class 2A state title
as a senior. . . also played on state championship team as a junior. . . played in the Max
Emfinger All-American Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1993 in Shreveport, La. . . . son of Charles Pennington and Brenda
Blake. . . has two brothers (Terrance Anderson & Robert Blake) and one sister (Shamekia
Anderson). . . criminal justice major.
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BORIS ANYAMA
6-3
221
Jr.
LB
Stafford, Texas
Stafford H.S.
2012 (Sophomore): Played in nine
games on special teams and as a
reserve linebacker. . . made 21 tackles
(14 solo), five coming on special
teams. . . missed four games midseason (FIU, Tulane, UNT & Arkansas
State) with a knee injury. . . made a
career-high seven tackles (six solo) in
win at Troy (9/8/12) and came back
the next week to make five stops
(three solo) at Oklahoma State
(9/15/12). . . made three tackles in
win over East Carolina in the New
Orleans Bowl. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Saw action in 11
games playing mostly on special
teams, missing only the FIU contest
(10/1). . . led the special teams with
16 (12 solo). . . made two or more
tackles five times. . . made a career-best four solo stops with a forced fumble, all coming on
special teams, in the New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State. . . named to the 2011-12
Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the receiving unit. . . named to the Sun Belt
Conference Commissioner’s List.
High School: Earned three letters in football and track and two letters in basketball. . .
played quarterback, running back, linebacker and defensive back. . . earned 2009 First Team
All-District 26-3A honors at running back and second team accolades at defensive back
Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1991 in Houston, Texas. . . son of Callistus and Augusta Anyama. .
. is one of five children having three brothers (Best, Shelter & Easy) and one sister (Ivory). . .
is a member of the Dean’s List at UL. . . biology major.
Anyama’s Career Statistics
Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd
2011 11 12
4
16
0 -0
0 -0
2012 9 14
7
21
0 -0
0 -0
Totals20 26 11
37
0 -0
0 -0
Int
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -1
0 -0
0 -1
DARIUS BARKSDALE
6-0
205
Jr.
S
Batesville, Miss.
Hargrave Military Academy
Jacksonville State Univ.
2013 Football
Year G Solo Asst
2012 8 21
7
Totals 8 21
7
5
Barksdale’s Career Statistics
28
1 -2
0 -0
28
1 -2
0 -0
Int
0
0
DARRIEN BATISTE
6-2
237
Fr.
DL
Geismar, La.
Dutchtown H.S.
PBU
0
0
0
2012 (Sophomore): Played eight games in the secondary and on special teams, starting
six. . . started the first three games (Lamar, at Troy and at Oklahoma State). . . later started
vs. UNT, Arkansas State and ULM. . . was hampered throughout the season by a leg injury
which later required surgery. . . was 11th on the team with 28 tackles (21 solo), adding one
TFL. . . had three or more tackles in his first seven games. . . made a career-high five tackles
vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and at OSU (9/15/12). . . earned first letter.
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Jacksonville State: Rushed
100 times for 389 yards and a
touchdown as part of a 10-2
season for the Gamecocks in
2010. . . also made on special
teams stop. . . earned first letter. . . left JSU during the summer of 2011.
Ole Miss: Signed with the
Rebels out of high school and
redshirted during the 2009
season. . . left the program
during the summer of 2010.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the
team during the Spring 2012
semester after transferring
from Jacksonville State. . .
originally signed with Mississippi. . . primarily used as a back in high school, he was moved
to the secondary during spring drills. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll
for having a GPA above 3.0.
High School: Parade and U.S. Army All-America selection and 2007 Missisippi Mr. Football
by the Clarion Ledger as a senior at South Panola High, playing for coach Lance Pogue . . . also
earned All-America accolades from SuperPrep EA Sports after setting a Mississippi Class 5A
record with 2,917 yards rushing and 35 TDs as a senior. . . tabbed as a first team junior AllAmerican honors by EA Sports in 2007. . . first team all-state by the Clarion Ledger and the
Mississippi Coaches Association as both a junior and senior. . . ranked as the No. 9 running
back in the nation by Rivals.com in 2008. . . helped team to four straight Mississippi Class 5A
state titles at South Panola, never losing a game in high school. . . spent the 2009 season at
Hargrave Military Academy, where he was rated the No. 3 safety in the nation by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1990 in Batesville, Miss. . . . full name is Darius Raymond Barksdale,
but he is known by many as Tig, a nickname he earned as a child. . . is the oldest of four
children, having three sisters (Telissa, Katilyn & Erin). . . general studies major.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
47
2012 (Redshirt): Promising member of the recruiting class who sat out the season as a
redshirt while practicing with the defensive linemen.
High School: Three-time, first team all-district choice at Dutchtown High, playing for coach
Benny Saia. . . helped team to a 11-1 record as a senior and a 12-1 mark and a second place
finish in the state as a junior. . . registered 50 or more tackles in junior and senior seasons
and made 40 stops as a sophomore. . . lettered four times in football, twice in track and once
in basketball. . . threw the shot put in track and played power forward in basketball. . . rated
as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc. . . selected to play in the Louisiana/Texas Bayou
Bowl.
Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1994 in Biloxi, Miss. . . son of Mark and Angela Batiste. . . is the
youngest of three children, having one brother (Jeremy Matthews) and one sister (Bria). . .
his uncle, Aubrey Matthews, played 11 seasons (1986-96) in the NFL with Detroit, Atlanta
and Green Bay. . . is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. . . graduated from high
school with a 3.5 GPA. . . industrial technology major.
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ZACH BOURQUE
6-0
180
Jr.
LB
Abbeville, La.
North Vermilion H.S.
2012 (Sophomore): Was a regular on multiple special teams units in all 13 games. . . collected four tackles. . . had an assisted stop vs. Tulane (10/6/12) and a solo tackle vs. South
Alabama (11/24/12). . . ended year by making two tackles on special teams vs. East Carolina
in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in eight games, primarily used on special teams. . . made solo
tackles vs. FIU and North Texas. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Spent the year adjusting to the collegiate game.
High School: Three-time all-district selection at North Vermilion High, playing for coach
Tommy Byler. . . rushed for 1,101 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior, adding 70 tackles,
five forced fumbles and three defensive scores to earn first team all-district kudos. . . made
95 tackles with seven sacks and four forced fumbles as a junior. . . second team all-district
pick as both a sophomore and junior. . . earned a total of nine varsity letters, including four
in football, two in both soccer and baseball and one in track. . . named the most outstanding
athlete in the district as a senior when he finished third at the state Class 3A meet in the 400
meters and sixth in the 100 meters. . . tabbed as the most outstanding track athlete in the
parish. . . all-district choice in soccer as a junior and senior, including first team as a senior.
Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Bryan and Sue Bourque. . . has one
brother (Alex) and one sister (Olivia). . . insurance and risk management major.
Year G Solo Asst
2011 8 2
0
2012 13 2
2
Totals21 4
2
Bourque’s Career Statistics
2
0 -0
0 -0
4
0 -0
0 -0
6
0 -0
0 -0
Int
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
STEPHEN BRAUCHLE
6-1
211
So.
K
Gulfport, Miss.
Gulfport H.S.
Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
PBU
0
0
0
33
2012 (Spring): Joined the Ragin’ Cajuns in January and took part in spring drills.
Junior College: Honorable mention NJCAA All-America as a freshman at Mississippi Gulf
Coast CC, playing for coach Steve Campbell. . . was seven-for-nine in field goal attempts and
50-of-54 extra points to help the team to a 9-2 record, a second place finish in the state and
No. 6 ranking nationally. . . first team NJCAA Region 23 selection. . . performed double-duty
during the fall, playing as a defender on the soccer team, scoring one goal in six games. . . No.
3 ranked junior college kicker by 247Sports. . . also made official visits to East Carolina and FIU.
High School: First team all-state selection as a senior at Gulfport High, playing for coach
Mike Justice. . . was a perfect 10-for-10 in field goal attempts and 27-for-31 in extra points
as a senior. . . also punted 41 times for 1,906 yards and a 46.5 average with 23 kicks inside
the 20. . . was three-for-seven in field goal attempts and 49-for-50 in extra points as a junior.
. . earned all-region honors as both a junior and senior. . . lettered four times in soccer in high
school, playing on teams that went 28-5 during his tenure and winning the 2010 state title.
Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1993 in Gulfport, Miss. . . . son of Steve and Lori Brauchle. . . is the
youngest of three children, having one brother (Brian) and one sister (Stephanie). . . exercise
science major.
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TERRANCE BROADWAY
6-2
211
Jr.
QB
Baton Rouge, La.
Capitol H.S.
Univ. of Houston
8
2012 (Sophomore): Honorable
mention All-Sun Belt and LSWA
Newcomer of the Year. . . began
season as backup at quarterback,
but was thrust into the starting
lineup by injuries. . . played in all 13
games, making nine starts. . .
ranked third in the Sun Belt in passing efficiency (153.3), fourth in
total offense (277.8), seventh in
passing average (218.6) and eighth
in rushing (59.2). . . led the Sun Belt
in league games only in total
offense (337.9) and passing efficiency (164.6) and was fourth in
both passing average (264.2) and
rushing (73.6). . . ranked 19th
nationally in passing efficiency and
32nd in total offense. . . had three
100-yard rushing games, each coming in the last four contests. . . set the school single-season record for total offense (3,611)
and completion percentage (.654), was second in passing efficiency, third in passing yards
(2,842), fifth in passing touchdowns (17) and eighth in total plays (434). . . named MVP of
the New Orleans Bowl after completing 21-of-32 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown and
rushing 15 times for 108 yards and a score. . . came off the bench in the first quarter at Troy
(9/8/12) to lead Cajuns to a win, completing 10-of-16 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown. . . stepped in late in the first quarter vs. FIU (9/29/12), throwing for 228 yards and a
touchdown in a UL win. . . made first start vs. Tulane (10/6/12), throwing for 150 yards and
a pair of touchdowns. . . threw for a career-high 374 yards with three TD’s vs. Arkansas State
(10/23). . . named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for 460 yards of
total offense in win at ULM (11/3/12). . . was 23-for-32 for 373 yards and four touchdowns
against the Warhawks, rushing 14 times for 87 yards and a score. . . led the Cajuns back from
a 10-point deficit with 6:00 left vs. WKU (11/17/12), capping a 93-yard drive in the final 1:32
with a 14-yard touchdown run with 38 seconds left. . . was 23-for-32 for 258 yards against
the Hilltoppers, rushing 14 times for a career-high 145 yards and a touchdown. . . added his
third 300-yard passing game of the year vs. South Alabama, throwing for 305 yards and a
pair of scores. . . closed regular season by picking up 123 yards on 15 carries, including a
career-long 77-yard TD run. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Enrolled in class for the 2011 spring semester and sat out the season to
meet NCAA transfer guidelines. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List.
Houston: Attended Houston in Fall 2010 and played four games as a true freshman, making
one start. . . came off the bench to complete five-of-eight passes for 84 yards and a TD at
UCLA (Sept. 18). . . started in a 42-34 win over Tulane, completing 19-of-28 passes for 174
yards. . . also had a TD passes vs. Mississippi State (Oct. 9) and at Memphis (Oct. 30).
High School: Rated fifth-best dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com in 200910 and 11th best player in Louisiana by Rivals.com. . . ranked as the No. 60 athlete in the
nation by ESPN. . . first team all-state quarterback and first team all-district selection at
Capitol High in Baton Rouge. . . was 135-of-221 for 2,140 yards with 20 touchdowns as a
senior. . . finished an injury-plagued junior season with 1,257 yards passing, 12 touchdowns
and five interceptions, adding 500 yards rushing and another four scores. . . was an honorable mention all-state, all-metro and all-district selection as a sophomore.
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Personal: Born April 16, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Connie Richerson . . has one
sister (Mariah). . . has a son, Terrance Joseph Broadway II (2). . . played in high school with
current UL teammate Bradley Brown. . . general studies major.
Broadway’s Career Statistics
Passing
Year
A-C-I
Pct Yds TD Eff
2010 *
42-30-1 .714 424 3 175.0
2012
315-206-9 .654 2,842 17 153.3
Totals 357-236-10 .661 3,266 20 155.1
Att
19
119
19
Rushing
Yds Avg TD
72 3.8 0
769 6.5 9
72 3.8 0
* - Stats compiled at the University of Houston
JOHN BROUSSARD
6-1
201
Jr.
DS
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
82
2012 (Sophomore): Handled long-snapping chores on all punts in 12 games, missing the regular season finale at Florida
Atlantic with a fractured finger. . . was perfect on all 55 snaps, giving him a streak of
108 straight over two seasons. . . assisted
on two tackles on punts during the year,
both coming at Troy (9/8/12). . . earned
second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Took over long-snapping chores on both punts and placements
in the final five games of the year. . . was
perfect on all 53 long snaps (29 punt & 24
placements). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun
Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for
having a GPA above 3.5. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play.
. . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List.
High School: Lettered twice in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark Barousse.
. .also lettered twice throwing the discus on the track team.
Personal: Born June 14, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Gerald and Julie Broussard. . . his
father both played (1979-83) and coached (1986-98 & 2008-10) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. . .
exercise science major.
WILL BURROWES
6-0
202
Sr.
DB
Perkinston, Miss.
Gautier H.S.
Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
20
2012 (Junior): Served as a member of the special teams coverage units, seeing action in
every game. . . made six tackles (five solo). . . had two tackles (one solo) in win at Troy
(9/8/12) and added two solo stops vs. FIU (9/29/12). . . made one tackle vs. East Carolina in
the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter.
2011: Joined the team in January and took part in spring drills.
Mississippi Gulf Coast: Helped team to a 10-2 record and a win over Blinn College in the
Mississippi Bowl as a sophomore at Mississippi Gulf Coast, playing for coach Steve Campbell.
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. . rated as a three-star prospect by
Scout.com. . . ranked the No. 22 recruit
in Mississippi. . . posted 45 tackles,
seven pass breakups and three interceptions in 2011. . . played in the Mississippi
Junior College All-State Game.
High School: Two-time all-region
choice at Gautier High, playing for coach
Arlton Hudson. . . lettered four times in
football, three in both tennis and basketball and once in soccer. . . received
all-region kudos as a senior in tennis.
Personal: Born March 4, 1991 in
Virginia Beach, Va. . . . son of Paul and
Bobbie Burrowes. . . is the youngest of
three children, having one brother
(Sean) and one sister (Serena). . . was a
member of the Beta Club in high school. . . general studies major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 13 5
1
Totals13 5
1
Burrowes’ Career Statistics
6
0 -0
0 -0
6
0 -0
0 -0
JAMES BUTLER
6-3
205
Jr.
WR
Luling, La.
Hahnville H.S.
Int
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
11
2012 (Sophomore): Made his
return from major knee surgery,
seeing action in every game as
a reserve receiver. . . caught
nine passes for 97 yards and a
pair of scores. . . opened year
with two grabs for 20 yards in
win over Lamar (9/1/12). . .
.scored first touchdown on a
four-yard pass from Terrance
Broadway in the final seconds
against Arkansas State
(10/23/12). . . made a seasonhigh three catches for 47 yards
at ULM (11/3/12), including a
season-long 26 yard effort. . .
closed regular season with a
15-yard TD catch at Florida
Atlantic (12/1/12). . . made one
catch for four yards in the New
Orleans Bowl. . . finished spring drills by being named the most improved player of the
offense. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his
left knee during preseason camp, requiring season-ending surgery. . . returned to take part
in limited drills during spring practice and is expected to be ready by preseason camp.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams.
. . made 14 catches for 200 yards and a touchdown, ranking ninth on the squad in catches,
seventh in yards and fifth in yards-per-catch (14.3). . . made first three career receptions on
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MONTREL CARTER
consecutive snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State, the last being a 35-yard TD. . . top game came
in the season finale at ULM with six catches for 86 yards, including a long of 45.
High School: Three-time letterman in football and track. . . helped Hahnville to the District
6-5A title as a senior, hauling in 65 receptions for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns. . . also
played safety. . . all-district selection in both 2008 and 2009.
Personal: Born March 4, 1992. . . son of James and Lynette Butler. . . has two sisters (Sade
& Jada). . . criminal justice major.
Year
2010
2012
Totals
Butler’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
14
200
14.3
9
97
10.8
23
297
12.9
TD
1
2
3
NICK BYRNE
6-3
221
Fr.
TE
Rogers, Ark.
Har-Ber H.S.
81
2013: Was an early enrollee in January, joining team and
taking part in spring drills. . . caught two passes for 54 yards, including a 49-yard reception,
in the spring game.
High School: First team all-state selection as a senior at Har-Ber High, playing for coach Chris
Wood. . . caught 43 passes for 715 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. . . was also named
all-conference and all-region while being tabbed for the KURM Dream Team. . . totaled 72
catches for 1,182 yards and 17 touchdowns over his final two seasons. . . was ranked as the
No. 9 player in the state by Rivals.com. . . turned down offers from ULM and Arkansas State
to sign with Louisiana.
Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1994 in Clearfield, Pa. . . . son of Jeff Byrne and Holly Michael. . . is
the youngest of three children, having on brother and one sister. . . his older brother, Jake, is
a member of the Houston Texans. . . management major.
DANIEL CADONA
6-4
218
Jr.
P
Darwin, N.T., Australia
Toowoomba Secondary
48
5-10
188
So.
RB
Cecilia, La.
Cecilia H.S.
2012 (Freshman): Earned the starting
assignment at running back for the season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . rushed
six times for 27 yards in the first quarter
before being sidelined with a torn ACL in
his left knee, requiring season-ending
surgery. . . returned to take part in limited drills during spring practice. . .
earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Redshirted in order
to have the time to adapt to the collegiate game and get bigger and stronger
in the weight room.
High School: Rated three-star prospect by Scout.com and the nation’s
116th-best running back. . . earned first
team All-Acadiana and honorable mention all-state honors as a senior. . .
named district offensive MVP after accounting for 21 touchdowns and nearly 2,400 all-purpose yards. . . rushed for 1,529 yards and 15 scores. . . averaged 43.1 yards on seven punt
returns with three TDs and 16.3 yards on seven kickoff returns with one score. . . first team
all-district selection as a junior in 2009 when he accounted for more than 1,750 all-purpose
yards and 13 TDs. . . rushed for 882 yards and nine touchdowns and caught passes for 224
yards and one TD. . . excelled as a returns specialist, averaging 17.2 yards and a TD on 13 punt
returns (224 yards total) and 37.6 yards and two TDs on 12 kickoff returns (451 yards).
Personal: Born May 14, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Marcus Carter and SueAnna
Williams. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Kaleb) and one sister
(Victoria). . . his father played football at Louisiana, lettering in 1993. . . criminal justice major.
BILLY CHRISTIAN
5-11
180
Jr.
WR
Sulphur, La.
St. Louis Catholic H.S.
2013: Signed during the early signing period in December and enrolled in classes in January.
. . took part in spring drills. . . was tabbed the most improved player among big skill players
during off-season conditioning, taking into account improved work ethic, strength
improvement and attitude.
Grammar School: Played both Australian Rules Football and Rugby while attending
Toowoomba Grammar School. . . represented the Northern Territory in the Australian Rules
Football Under 18 state tournament in both 2006 and 2007. . . caught the attention of college
coaches when he averaged almost 50 yards per punt at a kicking camp in Las Vegas. . . a
three-star recruit, he was ranked as the No. 3 punting prospect nationally by Scout.com. . .
chose Louisiana over UCLA.
Personal: Born Jan. 10, 1988 in Canberra, Australia. . . son of Ray and Julie Cadona. . . is
one of six children, having three brothers (Jacob, Jorge & Vincent) and two sisters (Claudia &
Grace). . . general studies major.
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27
2012 (Sophomore): Did not see any game action after switching to receiver from practicing in the secondary in 2011.
2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action, practicing in the secondary. . . lettered on
the Louisiana track team, posting the 11th best throw of the year in the javelin (197-9).
2010 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . finished sixth in the javelin at the Sun
Belt Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships with a throw of 191-11 to earn All-Sun
Belt honors. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List in both track and
football.
High School: Three-time all-district choice at St. Louis Catholic High, playing for coach
Mike Johns. . . played on both sides of the ball as a senior, seeing action at both quarterback
and safety. . . served as team captain as a senior, helping team to an 8-3 record and the
second round of the state playoffs. . . earned a total of 11 letters in high school, including
four each in football and golf, two in track and one in soccer. . . two-time all-district pick in
track, competing in the javelin and 300 hurdles. . . played goalie on the soccer team as a
freshman.
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KARMICHAEL DUNBAR
Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1990 in Lake Charles, La. . . . son of Wendell Christian and Valerie
McCullough. . . has one older sister (Melissa). . . has been a member of the Dean’s List every
semester at UL. . . is active in the Kinesiology Professional Association, the Student Alumni
Association and Kappa Sigma fraternity at UL. . . is a member of the Dean’s List and
President’s List. . . health promotion and wellness major.
6-2
305
Fr.
DL
Prior Lake, Minn.
Prior Lake H.S.
ALLEN CUMMINS
6-0
239
Fr.
OL
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Oak Grove H.S.
High School: Three-time letterman in football at Oak Grove High, playing for coach Nevel
Bar. . . helped team to a 30-9 record in his three seasons, starting on the offensive line as
both a junior and senior. . . also lettered twice in powerlifting, leading team to a state title
as a senior, setting state record for points scored by a team.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1994 in Meridian, Miss. . . . son of Paul and Kathy Cummins. . . has
two brothers (Eli & Ethan). . . was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high
school. . . honors student who graduated with special honors. . . volunteered time helping
coach Pee Wee football. . . petroleum engineering major.
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted while practicing with the defensive linemen. . . completed
the 2013 spring season by making four tackles, including a sack, in the spring game.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Prior Lake High, playing for
coach Matt Gegenheimer. . . totaled 49 tackles as a senior including 5.0 sacks, helping team
to an 8-3 record, advancing to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. . . voted the team’s best
offensive lineman. . . played on both sides of the ball spending time at defensive tackle
along with being a starter on the offensive line. . . rated as a two-star recruit by Scout.com
and in the Top 25 among Minnesota prospects.
Personal: Born March 8, 1994 in Opelousas, La. . . full name is Karmichael Mackenzie
Dunbar II. . . son of Karl and Pamela Dunbar. . . is the oldest of three children, having two
sisters (Mickel & Nickolette). . . his father played collegiately at LSU and several seasons in
the NFL and is currently the defensive line coach for the New York Jets. . . was a member of
the band in high school. . . management major.
DEVIN FIGARO
ZACHARY DeGRANGE
6-3
190
Sr.
WR
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
Tulane Univ.
5-10
186
So.
S
New Orleans, La.
St. Augustine H.S.
2012 (Freshman): Did not see any action as a reserve in the secondary. . . finished 2013
spring drills by making five tackles in the spring game.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on and took part in preseason camp. . . redshirted during the season as a member of the secondary.
High School: First team all-district and first team all-metro choice as a senior at St.
Augustine High, playing for coach David Johnson. . . helped team to a 10-3 record, reaching
the quarterfinals of the state tourney. . . also lettered twice in baseball.
Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Drake and Lucinda DeGrange.
. . has one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Maddie). . . was a member of the Honor Roll as a
junior in high school. . . enjoys salt water fishing. . . criminal justice major.
REMAINE DOUGLAS
6-3
280
Fr.
DL
Parkman, Fla.
Stoneman Douglas H.S.
99
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted while practicing with the defensive linemen.
High School: First team All-Broward County as a senior at Stoneman Douglas High, playing
for coach Al Lang. . . had 50 tackles, including eight tackles for loss and seven quarterback
sacks as a senior. . . was the MVP of the Dade vs. Broward County All-Star game. . . lettered
four times in football, being named the team’s most improved defensive lineman as a junior
and team MVP as a senior.
Personal: Born April 11, 1994 in Jamaica. . . son of Osmond and Marcia Douglas. . . has
three brothers (Lewayne, Ryan & Courtney) and one sister (Carla). . . volunteered time as a
basketball and soccer youth coach. . . sports management major.
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94
84
2012 (Junior): Played in five games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams. . .
made three catches for 24 yards. . . caught a 12-yard pass in the second half vs. Lamar
(9/1/12). . . added a career-high two catches for 12 yards vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). . .
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on after two seasons at Tulane. . . redshirted
during the season to meet NCAA transfer guidelines.
Tulane: Played in 21 games over two seasons (2009-10), making 23 catches for 302 yards
and one touchdown. . . was fifth on the team with 19 catches for 259 yards and a TD as a
sophomore. . . ended the year with a career-best eight catches totaling 79 yards vs. Marshall
(11/27). . . made four receptions for a
career-best 95 yards vs. Houston
(9/25), making a 36-yard TD catch and
a 49-yard grab, the longest of his
career. . . played in 11 games as a true
freshman in 2009. . . finished the year
with four receptions for 43 yards.
High School: Played the 2008 season
at Hargrave Military Academy for coach
Robert Prunty. . . helped Hargrave go
10-1, including games against East
Carolina, Marshall, Navy and
Tennessee’s junior varsity teams...for
the season, had 25 catches for 640
yards and nine touchdowns. . . threeyear letterman at Lafayette High for
coach Mark Barousse. . . named threestar recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.
com. . . helped lead Lions to 16 wins as
a prepster, including trips to the state
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playoffs all three years and the District 2-5A title as a junior. . . named first-team all-district
as a senior after catching 28 passes for 678 yards and five touchdowns...as a junior, had over
700 yards and nine scores receiving. . . also lettered four years in basketball where he helped
team win the 5A state title as a senior en route to claiming first-team All-Acadiana and
second-team all-district recognition.
Personal: Born April 21, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Kevin and Diane Figaro. . . has two
brothers (Kamari & Jevon) and one sister (Ramonie). . . his father was a standout on the UL
basketball team from 1977-81, played in the NBA for three years with the Atlanta Hawks and
Los Angeles Clippers and was inducted into the UL Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. . . his uncle,
Cedric Figaro, played football at Notre Dame and went on to play eight seasons as a linebacker in the NFL. . . general studies major.
Year
2009 *
2010 *
2012
Totals
Figaro’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
4
43
10.8
19
259
13.6
3
24
8.0
26
326
12.5
TD
0
1
0
1
* - Stats compiled at Tulane
KEVIN FOUQUIER
6-4
232
Fr.
LB
Lafayette, La.
Comeaux H.S.
44
2012 (Redshirt): Enrolled for the spring semester after graduating early from high school
and took part in spring drills. . . redshirted during the fall to maintain his freshman eligibility. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for having a GPA above
3.5.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Comeaux High, playing for coach
Kevin Magee. . . three-year starter in football, playing free safety as both a sophomore and
senior and quarterback as a sophomore and junior. . . also earned first team all-district
honors as a junior. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc and the No. 54 prospect
in Louisiana by ESPN Scout Inc. . . lettered twice in basketball.
Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1992 in College Station, Texas. . . son of Kevin and Christine Fouquier.
. . has three sisters (Carmen, Analise & Victoria). . . his father served as the defensive coordinator at UL from 2007-10. . . political science & pre-law major.
RODNEY GILLIS
5-11
186
Sr.
S
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.
21
2012 (Junior): Starter at free safety in 13 games. . . finished second on the team with 75
tackles (46 solo) with a team-best five interceptions. . . celebrated his first career start by
intercepting a pass and recovering a fumble in season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . made a
career-high 12 tackles at Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . intercepted a pass in the first three
home games (Lamar, FIU & Tulane) and added road picks at ULM (11/3/12) and Florida
Atlantic (12/1/12). . . also made 12 tackles at North Texas (10/16/12). . . finished year with
a six-tackle effort in New Orleans Bowl win. . . earned second letter.
2013 Football
2011 (Sophomore): Played in 11
games as a reserve in the secondary
and on special teams. . . made nine
tackles (six solo) during the season,
including three on special teams. . .
did not play at Oklahoma State and
against FIU. . . made a career-high
three tackles in the New Orleans
Bowl win over San Diego State
(12/17). . . had single tackles in six
other contests. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Freshman): Did not compete after sustaining a knee injury
during spring drills.
2009 (Redshirt): Did not compete
during the season. . . spent season
recovering from ACL surgery from an
injury suffered during spring practice. . . was awarded second redshirt
year, and sixth year of eligibility, by
the NCAA in the spring of 2013.
High School: Won Florida Class 5A State Championship as a senior. . . played in the DadeBroward All-Star Game. . . posted 52 tackles, 14 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a
senior. . . made 32 tackles, had 10 pass break-ups and notched two picks as a junior.
Personal: Born May 25, 1990 in Pompano Beach, Fla. . . . son of Rocky and Kimberly Gillis.
. . has one brother (Roderick) and one sister (Ashley). . . is slated to graduate in December,
2012. . . received his bachelor’s degree in general studies in December, 2012 and is working
towards a second degree in criminal justice.
Year G Solo Asst
2011 11 6
3
2012 13 46 29
Totals24 52 32
Gillis’ Career Statistics
Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF
9
0 -0
0 -0 0-0 0 -0
75
0 -0
0 -0 5-50 1 -0
84
0 -0
0 -0 5-50 1 -0
JAKE GUIDRY
5-10
200
So.
DS
Carencro, La.
Carencro H.S.
PBU
0
0
0
40
2012 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while practicing with the specialists on the
special teams as a deep snapper and holder.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in time for fall camp and redshirted.
High School: Second team all-district pick as a senior at Carencro High. . . four-year starter
in high school, playing on the defensive line while also handling the long snapping chores.
. . helped team to a district title as a freshman as part of a 9-3 season. . . also lettered three
times in baseball, playing third base and catcher. . . earned first team all-state honors as a
senior in baseball and was a three-time all-district choice, including first team accolades as
a junior and senior.
Personal: Born May 19, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Karl and Susan Guidry. . . has one
older sister (Taylor). . . was a member of the honor roll in high school. . . has volunteered
time the last three years working with the Special Olympics. . . management major.
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BROOKS HAACK
6-1
215
Fr.
QB
Katy, Texas
Katy H.S.
16
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted while practicing with the quarterbacks. . . traveled for games
at North Texas (10/16/12) and Florida (11/10/12) as the No. 3 quarterback but did not see
any game action.
High School: Honorable mention Class 5A all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writer’s
Association as a senior at Katy High, playing for coach Gary Joseph. . . helped lead team to a
41-3 record over his final three seasons, including a 27-3 mark as a starter. . . threw for 1,991
yards and 31 touchdowns his senior season to earn District MVP honors. . . led Katy to a 12-1
record and the regional finals as a senior. . . received all-district kudos after guiding team to
a 13-1 record and the state quarterfinals as a junior. . . was a member of the team that won
the state title as a freshman in 2008. . . a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . rated No. 143
nationally and 20th in Texas by MaxPreps and the No. 71 QB by ESPN Scout Inc.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1993 in Lawrence, Kan. . . . son of Kalum and Leslie Haack. . . has
one older sister, Matte, who was an all-region softball player for the Ragin’ Cajuns (2011-12).
. . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . was active as a peer mentor
in high school. . . volunteered time reading to kids and helping out as a youth sports coach.
. . marketing major.
JUSTIN HAMILTON
6-2
295
Jr.
DL
Natchez, Miss.
Natchez H.S.
2013 Football
Year G Solo Asst
2011 13 6
2
2012 12 18 11
Totals25 24 13
Hamilton’s Career Statistics
Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int
8
2 -13
2 -13 0
29
8 -32
3 -24 0
37
10 -45 5 -37 0
ALONZO HARRIS
6-1
216
Jr.
RB
Gadsden, Ala.
Gadsden City H.S.
74
2012 (Sophomore): Started 11 of the 12 games that he played. . . was suspended by the
Sun Belt for the Oklahoma State game (9/5/12) and came off the bench vs. ULM when the
Cajuns used a dime defensive setup. . . finished the year with 29 tackles (18 solo), adding
three sacks (-24) and eight TFL (-32). . . opened year with four tackles vs. Lamar (9/1/12),
including four TFL (-13), a sack (-7) and two forced fumbles to earn him Sun Belt Defensive
Player of the Week accord. . . had a career-high six tackles at North Texas (10/16/12). . . made
four tackles with a TFL vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans Bowl. . . had two or more tackles
eight times. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Worked his way into the playing rotation as a first-year freshman, coming off the bench to see action in all 13 games. . . finished the year with eight tackles (six
16
solo), including a pair of quarterback sacks (-13 yards). . . made two tackles, including a
four-yard sack, in win over Nicholls State (9/17). . . also made two tackles at Arizona (11/26).
. . closed the year by making a nine-yard sack in the first quarter of the New Orleans Bowl. .
. earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Natchez High, playing for coach Lance
Reed. . . rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . played in the 24th annual AlabamaMississippi All-Star Classic. . . received Class 6A first team all-state honors by the Mississippi
Association of Coaches as a senior. . . first team All-Metro in 2009 by the Natchez Democrat.
. . started on the offensive and defensive lines. . . recorded 32 knockdowns and graded 85
percent as an offensive lineman. . . as a defensive lineman, had 24 solo tackles, 16 assists,
four tackles-for-loss, four sacks, five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Personal: Born July 27, 1993 in Natchez, Miss. . . . son of Michael and Clementine Hamilton.
. . is the youngest of four children, having two brothers (Michael, Jr. & J.D.) and one sister
(Susan). . .general studies major.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -3
0 -3
PBU
0
0
0
46
2012 (Sophomore): Started nine
of the 12 games that he played. . .
missed the South Alabama game
(11/24/12) with an injury. . .
ranked fourth in the Sun Belt in
rushing, carrying 170 times for 881
yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns. . . had five 100-yard rushing games, including in each of the
last three games of the year. . .
rushed 21 times for 137 yards and a
touchdown in win at Troy (9/8/12),
earning him LSWA Offensive Player
of the Week honors. . . keyed win
over Tulane (10/6/12) by gaining
123 yards and a TD on 23 carries. . .
ended year with consecutive 100yard efforts, picking up 104 yards
on 10 carries vs. WKU (11/17/12)
and 127 yards and three touchdowns at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12).
. . rushed 21 times for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the New Orleans Bowl win over
East Carolina. . . scored on a career-long 68-yard run in the second quarter vs. ECU. . . earned
second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honoree after ranking fifth in the league
with 700 yards rushing and sixth with eight rushing touchdowns. . . also tabbed the team’s
offensive newcomer of the year. . . played in 12 games, starting the last nine games of the
year. . . did not play against Kent State. . . rushed 163 times for a 4.3 average. . . also caught
15 passes for 146 yards and a score. . . carried 11 times for 76 yards vs. Nicholls State (9/17).
. . picked up 54 yards on 10 carries with a TD at FIU (9/24), starting a stretch of three straight
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games with a touchdown. . . carried 22 times for 81 yards and a TD vs. Troy (10/8). . . gained
140 of his career-high 189 yards in the first half against Middle Tennessee (10/29) to earn
SBC Offensive Player of the Week honors. . . also named the Running Back Performer of the
Week by collegefootballperformances.com. . . the rushing total was the third-highest by a
UL first-year freshman and included a career-best 28-yard run. . . also scored two TD’s
against Middle Tennessee, beginning a streak of four straight games with at least one score.
. . after making no more than one catch in his first nine games, exploded for seven catches
for 81 yards at Arkansas State (11/12), adding 21 yards and a TD rushing. . . had two touchdowns at Arizona (11/26), one rushing and one receiving. . . closed year with 62 yards on 14
carries vs. San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state choice by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a
senior at Gadsden City High, playing for coach Joe Billingsley. . . rushed for 1,755 yards in 12
games (146.3 ypg) with 21 rushing touchdowns, leading his team to a 10-4 record and Class
6A quarterfinals appearance.. . . rated No. 2 national fullback prospect and three-star recruit
by Scout.com. . . listed as a Top 40 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com. . . rushed for 1,040
yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground during his junior season, helping school to firstever 11-win season.
Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1992 in Birmingham, Ala. . . . son of Alonzo Rhodes and Tywanna
Williams. . . is the youngest of five children, having one brother (Marcus) and three sisters
(Shakemia, Shekethia & Jenifer). . . broadcasting major.
Year
2011
2012
Totals
Att
163
170
333
Rushing
Yds
700
881
1,581
Harris’ Career Statistics
Avg
4.3
5.2
4.7
TD
8
10
18
Rec
15
4
19
Receiving
Yds
Avg
146
9.7
27
6.8
173
9.1
ANDREW HEBERT
6-2
225
Sr.
LB
Lafayette, La.
Teurlings Catholic H.S.
TD
1
0
1
31
2012 (Junior): Moves back to linebacker for his senior season, the position he played during his first three years, after playing tight end in 2012. . . played in one game as a reserve
in a deep and talented tight end corps. . . finished 2013 spring practice by making a gamehigh nine tackles in the spring game. . . earned his third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in eight games at linebacker, earning his only start vs. Middle
Tennessee (10/29). . . did not play in the final three games. . . finished year with seven
tackles (five solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and a quarterback hurry. . .
registered his lone sack for seven yards vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . made a career-high five
tackles (four solo) vs. Middle Tennessee. . . earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Played in 12 games at linebacker, starting four. . . made the first of three
consecutive starts at Troy. . . also started season finale at ULM. . . had 13 of 20 tackles during
those four starts, including a season-best four tackles at Troy. . . first career tackle on defense
was a sack for loss of six yards vs. ASU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: Was a four-year starter. . . played defensive end as a freshman before playing
tight end as a sophomore. . . had 58 receptions for 930 yards and eight scores to earn first
team Class 3A all-state honors. . . moved to running back as a junior. . . remained at running
back for senior season, but also saw time at strong safety. . . had 166 carries for 1,113 yards
and 12 scores, adding 18 catches for 173 yards in final prep season.
Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Jay and Denise Hebert. . . is the
middle of three children, having two sisters (Jencie & Selina). . . his father and uncle (Jed)
both played for the Cajuns from 1983-86. . . industrial technology major.
2013 Football
Year G Solo Asst
2010 11 13
7
2011 7 5
2
Totals18 18
9
Hebert’s Career Statistics
20 1.0 -6
1 -6
0
7
1.5 -10
1 -7
0
27 2.5 -16 2 -13 0
CHRIS HILL
5-11
188
So.
LB
Homestead, Fla.
South Dade Senior H.S.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
0
39
2012 (Freshman): Saw action in all
13 games as a linebacker and on special teams. . . voted defensive newcomer of the year. . . earned first start
at ULM (11/3/12). . . one of just three
true-freshmen to see action. . . made
21 tackles (17 solo) with a tackle for
loss (-3), two quarterback hurries and
one pass breakup. . . had a career-high
five tackles vs. Arkansas State
(10/23/12). . . had four tackles vs.
Tulane (10/6/12). . . finished season by
matching his career-high with five
tackles, all solo, vs. East Carolina in the
New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-county choice as a senior at South Dade High, playing for coach
Greg Dentiono. . . made 102 tackles, with 15 tackles-for-loss and three interceptions, as a
senior to garner team MVP honors. . . played in the Broward County All-Star game. . . second
team all-county pick as a sophomore, helping team to an 11-2 record. . . rated as a two-star
prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. . . listed as a Top 35 Dade County Prospect by
the Miami Herald. . . lettered twice in both football and wrestling. . . . finished sixth in the
state at 195 pounds as a senior, helping team to a second place finish.
Personal: Born July 31, 1992 in Homestead, Fla. . . . son of C.A. and Betty Hill. . . has four
brothers (Jeremy, Chandler, Chei & Deion) and one sister (Ashley). . . criminal justice major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 13 17
4
Totals13 17
4
Hill’s Career Statistics
21
1 -3
0 -0
21
1 -3
0 -0
ANDRE HUVAL
6-2
285
Sr.
C
Scott, La.
St. Thomas More H.S.
Int
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
71
2012 (Junior): Second team All-Sun Belt choice. . . started all 13 games at center, playing
all but 12 snaps. . . first team Capital One Academic All-District choice. . . named to the
Rimington Trophy preseason watch list. . . earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Named to the 2012 Rimington Trophy Pre-season Watch List after
starting all 13 games at center. . . recipient of the team’s Awardmasters Academic Excellence
Award. . . led the offensive line by playing 925 of the 936 offensive snaps during the year,
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playing every snap in 11 games.
. . did not play on six downs vs.
Oklahoma State (9/3) and five
vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . .
was third on the team with 19
knockdown blocks. . . named to
the 2011-12 Sun Belt
Conference Commissioner’s List
for having a GPA above 3.5. . .
earned second letter.
2010 (Freshman): Saw time
in nine games at guard, earning
first career start at Ohio. . .
missed two of the first three
games while recovering from a
concussion. . . an ankle injury
kept him out of the Troy contest.
. . played 300 snaps, including a
season-best 50 vs. WKU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: Two-time all-state choice at St. Thomas More High, playing for coach Jim
Hightower. . . three-time letterman in football and track. . . three-time all-district selection.
. . played in the 2010 Bayou Bowl.
Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Terry and Anette Huval. . . has two
younger brothers (Phillip & Luke). . . is a member of Beta Alpha Psi financial information
honorary. . . accounting major.
MARCUS JACKSON
5-11
201
So.
RB
Goshen, Ala.
Goshen H.S.
28
2012 (Freshman): Reserve
running back and special teams
standout who saw action in
seven of the first eight games. .
. did not see any action in the
opener against Lamar but came
back to play in the next seven
games. . . was sidelined for the
remainder of the year by a torn
ACL in his left knee suffered
against ULM (11/3/12). . . carried twice for four yards and a
touchdown, rushing one time
for a yard at Oklahoma State
(9/15/12) and scoring on a
three-yard run vs. Tulane
(10/6/12). . . made three special
teams tackles, including solo stops vs. Oklahoma State and ULM. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, gaining a year of experience while working with the offensive backfield.
High School: Named to the Dothan Eagle Super 12 as a senior at Goshen High, playing for
coach Bart Snyder. . . ran for 4,087 yards with 58 touchdowns during his high school career.
. . ran 103 times for 1,380 yards (13.4 ypc) with 20 touchdowns as a senior. . . had 129 carries
for 1,241 yards with 14 TDs as a junior and 1,466 yards and 24 TDs as a sophomore.
Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1991 in Goshen, Ala. . . son of Edward Jackson and Doris Teague. .
. has one older brother (Derek). . . general studies major.
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Year
2012
Totals
Jackson’s Career Rushing Statistics
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
2
4
2.0
1
2
4
2.0
1
Jackson’s Career Rushing Statistics
Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int
2012 7 2
1
3
0 -0
0 -0
0
Totals 7 2
1
3
0 -0
0 -0
0
JARED JOHNSON
6-5
215
Fr.
WR
Minden, La.
Minden H.S.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
83
2012 (Redshirt): Promising young receiver who redshirted during his initial season with
the Cajuns. . . tabbed the most improved player among skill players during off-season
conditioning, taking into account improved work ethic, strength improvement and
attitude. . . caught five passes for 84 yards in the spring game.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Minden High, playing for coach
Randy Peters. . . made 59 catches for 1,130 yards and 12 TDs as a senior, earning all-area and
all-district kudos for the second straight season. . . lettered three times in football and twice
in both basketball and tennis. . . helped team to a 51-14 record in two basketball seasons
and played on a pair of tennis teams that advanced to the regionals. . . rated as a two-star
prospect on Scout.com.
Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1994 in Pine Bluff, Ark. . . . son of Kreesha Bennett. . . has two
younger sisters (Ciara Snelling & Paige Bennett). . . was a member of the Nature Club and
Future Business Leaders of America in high school. . . helped the community as part of the
Kudos Club. . . exercise science major.
RICKY JOHNSON
6-2
203
Sr.
WR
Lafayette, La.
Carencro H.S.
Tulsa University
9
2012 (Redshirt): Enrolled in time for the start of fall semester. . . did not participate in
practice during the fall, joining the team in January, 2013. . . caught three passes for 29
yards, including a two-yard touchdown, in the spring game.
Tulsa: Played in 35 games in three seasons with the Golden Hurricane, making 13 starts. .
. made 44 catches for 659 yards with seven touchdowns during his career. . . closed Tulsa
career by making starting two of the 13 games in 2011, making 14 catches for 197 yards and
four scores. . . had a 13-yard touchdown catch at Boise State (9/24/11). . . had a season-best
41-yard catch for a score at Rice (10/22/11). . . made a season-high three catches for 43 yards
and a touchdown vs. North Texas (10/1/11). . . started 10 of the 13 games as a sophomore
in 2010, scoring one touchdown. . . made two catches for 57 yards, including a 40-yard
touchdown at Southern Miss (11/26/10). . . had three catches for 52 yards at Notre Dame
(10/30/10). . . made two catches for a career-high 61 yards vs. Bowling Green (9/11/10). . .
played in nine games with one start as a freshman in 2009. . . earned Conference USA AllFreshmen honors after making eight catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns. . . made
two catches for 38 yards and a score vs. Houston.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Carencro High, playing for
coachn Mac Barousse. . .played quarterback, receiver and running back on offense and in the
secondary on defense. . . tallied 600 yards rushing, 250 yards receiving and passed for 200
yards and four touchdowns as a senior. . . added 20 tackles and three interceptions as a
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senior. . . first team all-district, first team All-Acadiana and honorable mention all-state pick
as a junior after rushing for 1,100 yards and 18 touchdowns. . . also caught passes for more
than 200 yards and threw for 350 yards and five touchdowns. . . lettered four times in football. . . was a three star recruit by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1991 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Andrea Hayman. . . is then
oldest of four children, having two brothers (Miguel & Malik) and one sister (Taylor). . .
general studies major.
Year
2009 *
2010 *
2011 *
Totals
Johnson’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
8
111
13.9
22
351
16.0
14
197
14.1
44
659
15.0
TD
2
1
4
7
* - Stats compiled at the Tulsa University
TERRY JOHNSON
6-2
275
Jr.
OL
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford H.S.
Northwest Mississippi C.C.
72
2012 (Sophomore): Played in 10
games as a reserve on the offensive
line and on special teams. . . signed
with the Cajuns during the junior
college signing period in December
and enrolled at the university in
January, 2012. . . named to the
2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor
Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. . .
Junior College: Started at right
guard in his only season at NW
Mississippi CC, playing for coach
Ricky Woods. . . started all eight
games that he played in as a freshman, helping team to a 6-3 record.
High School: Second team allstate choice as a senior at Oxford
High, playing for coach Johnny Hill. . . helped team to a 9-4 record and a berth in the state
Class 5A playoffs as a senior. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game as a senior.
Personal: Born April 14, 1993. . . son of Terry, Sr. and Wilma Johnson. . . is the youngest of
six children, having three brothers (Gino, Justin & James) and two sisters (Ashley & Treus). .
. his brother, Justin, was a two-year starter in basketball at Mississippi from 2001-05. . .
played in high school with current Cajun Larry Pettis. . . visual arts major.
TRAE JOHNSON
6-1
232
Jr.
LB
Mendenhall, Miss.
Mendenhall H.S.
38
in 11 of the 12 games and multiple
tackles in six games. . . finished the
regular season by making six tackles at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . .
set a career-high with eight tackles
(seven solo) in New Orleans Bowl
win over East Carolina. . . earned
second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in 12
games as a first-year freshman,
earning four starts. . . . did not play
in the Florida Atlantic contest. . .
ranked 13th on the team with 22
tackles (10 solo), adding two quarterback sacks. . . started the first
four games of the year, registering
16 of his tackles in those contests. .
. opened year with five tackles at
Oklahoma State (9/3) and added
six stops with a sack (-5 yards) at
Kent State (9/10). . . made four
tackles and a QB sack (-2 yards) vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . added four tackles, all assisted,
at WKU (10/22). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. . . graduated early and
enrolled in classes at UL in January 2011. . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as a senior at
Mendenhall High, playing for coach Chris Peterson. . . finished the 2010 season with 106
tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star
Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com.
Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1993 in Jackson, Miss. . . . son of Rochea and Angela Johnson. . .
has one older brother (Rochea, Jr.). . . given name is Brandon but prefers to go by Trae. . .
Year G
2011 12
2012 13
Totals25
Solo Asst
10 12
22
7
32 19
Johnson’s Career Statistics
22
2 -7
2 -7
29
0 -0
0 -0
51
2 -7
2 -7
Int
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
0
DOMINICK JONES
5-11
174
Fr.
CB
New Orleans, La.
St. Augustine H.S.
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team for summer workouts and sat out the season as a redshirt. . . practiced with the defensive backs. . . completed the 2013 spring season by making
three tackles in the spring game.
High School: Honorable mention all-state and first team all-district as a senior at St.
Augustine High, playing for coach David Johnson. . . made 40 tackles with three interceptions as a senior, receiving the team’s defensive skill player of the year. . . helped team to a
26-8 record in his three seasons, winning a district title as a senior. . . lettered as a freshman
in baseball, playing shortstop, third base and pitcher. . . rated as a three-star prospect by
ESPN Scout Inc. and ranked as the No. 76 cornerback in the nation by ESPN Scout Inc.
Personal: Born Nov. 1, 1994 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of David Jones and Gia Soublet. . .
has one older brother (David, III) and one younger sister (Angela). . . graduated from high
school with honors. . . was active in the Future Business Leaders of America. . . architecture major.
2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. .
. made 29 tackles (22 solo). . . recorded five special teams tackles. . . had at least one tackles
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LEO JONES
Top-100 guard by Scout.com. . . lettered in football, wrestling and powerlifting. . . made
three straight regional appearances as a powerlifter.
Personal: Born June 20, 1991in Dallas, Texas. . . son of Elroy, Jr., and Sharon Lemelle. . . has
one brother (Aaron) and two sisters (Felicia & Jocelyn). . . political science and pre-law major.
6-2
240
Fr.
TE
White Castle, La.
White Castle H.S.
TRE’MAINE LIGHTFOOT
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team for fall camp as a walk-on and redshirted.
High School: Three-time all-district selection at White Castle High, playing for coach
Ferrante Dominique. . . was part of the state championship team that went 12-4 in 2010. . .
set a school record with a 69-yard punt as a senior.
Personal: Born May 21, 1993 in Plaquemine, La. . . son of Leo, Sr., and Kathy Jones. . . is the
youngest of three children, having two older sisters (Katherine & Kerry). . . was a member of
the Honor Roll and the 4-H Club in high school. . . architecture studies major.
D’SHAIE LANDOR
6-0
187
Fr.
QB
Lafayette, La.
Teurlings Catholic H.S.
7
2012 (Redshirt): Spent the season as a redshirt while practicing with the quarterbacks.
High School: Named the state offensive MVP as a senior at Teurlings Catholic High, playing
for coach Sonny Charpentier. . . threw for nearly 2,500 yards as a senior to lead team to a 9-4
record and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. . . helped to engineer a 10-4 record as a
junior, advancing to the state semifinals. . . three-time team MVP and MVP of the Kiwanis
Jamboree. . . earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior and finished his career
with almost 5,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing. . . three-time all-district choice
and twice received All-Acadiana honors. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and
ESPN Scout Inc. . . was ranked in the Louisiana Top 100 (No. 82) and was the No. 40 DualThreat Quarterback in the nation.
Personal: Born Nov. 12, 1993 in Columbus, Ga. . . . son of Andres and Lavern Landor. . . has
one younger sister (Jhada). . . his grandfather, Ernie Wheelwright, was a football standout at
Southern Illinois and went on to play with in the NFL (1964-70), ending his career with the
New Orleans Saints. . . received an academic award from the Rotary Club and was a member
of the honor roll in high school. . . volunteered time reading to third graders while in high
school. . . marketing major.
DANIEL LEMELLE
6-2
282
Sr.
OL
Beaumont, Texas
Ozen H.S.
77
2012 (Junior): Played in two games as a reserve at guard. . . played against both Lamar
(9/1/12) and Tulane (10/6/12). . . earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a reserve on the offensive line, totaling 14
snaps. . . played a season-high nine plays in season opener at Oklahoma State (9/3).
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in one game as a reserve on the offensive line. . . played 11
snaps at Western Kentucky.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the offensive line. .. named scout team
offensive player of the week vs. Western Kentucky.
High School: First team all-district as a senior at Ozen High, playing for coach Ishon Rison.
. . played both offensive guard and tackle. . . named to All-Golden Triangle team. . . rated a
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6-0
230
Fr.
LB
Patterson, La.
Patterson H.S.
51
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program for summer workouts and redshirted during the
season to maintain his freshman eligibility. . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year.
High School: Two-time, first team all-state selection at Patterson High, playing for coach
Tommy Minton. . . made 134 tackles with three interceptions, five forced fumbles, three
fumbles and two touchdowns as a senior en route to being named district MVP and received
first team all-district mention for the third straight season. . . helped team to a 34-7 record
during his three seasons, finishing second in the state as a junior. . . also lettered three times
in basketball, helping team to a 56-10 record and two trips to the state quarterfinals in his
last two seasons. . . earned all-district honors three times, including first team honors as a
junior and senior. . . rated as a two-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc. . . was the No. 70 inside
linebacker in the nation.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1994 in Patterson, La. . . . son of Norman and Sharese Lightfoot. . .
is one of four children, having one brother (Norman) and two sisters (Sidtrelle & Nia). . .
sports management major.
JARAD MARTIN
6-5
310
Jr.
OL
Harvey, La.
West Jefferson H.S.
62
2012 (Sophomore):
Played in six games as a
reserve at left tackle. . .
played in five of the first
six games, missing the
FIU game (9/29/12). . .
missed five of the last six
contests, playing against
No. 6 Florida (11/10/12).
. . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman):
Played in nine games as
a reserve at guard. . . led
all offensive line reserves
by playing 139 snaps. . .
played a season-high 30
snaps against Oklahoma State (9/3), Kent State (9/10) and Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . had
three knockdown blocks. . . earned first letter.
High School: Three-time letterman in football at West Jefferson High, playing for coach
Marvin Scott. . . helped team to overcome an 0-3 start to win eight straight games and the
district title as a senior. . . garnered all-district honors in 2009.
Personal: Born June 29, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Lisa Simmons and O.C. Frazier.
. . has one brother (Jeremy). . . general studies major.
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MARVIN MARTIN
6-3
286
Jr.
DL
Sorrento, La.
St. Amant H.S.
53
2012 (Sophomore): Switched from offensive line to defensive line. . . saw action in seven
games as a reserve on the defensive line and on special teams. . . finished the year with
seven tackles (six solo), with one TFL (-4) and a fumble recovery. . . opened year with a TFL
and a fumble recovery vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . made a career-high five tackles (four solo) at
Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve on the offensive line. . . . played a
career-high 46 snaps in the season opener vs. Oklahoma State (9/3). . . also played three
downs vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll
for having a GPA above 3.0. . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-district selection as a senior at St. Amant High, playing for
coach David Oliver. . . played on both the offensive and defensive line. . . also earned second
team all-district honors on defense as a junior. . . also named to the all-parish squad as a
senior. . . helped team rush for school-record 2,773 yards and was the leading tackler on
defense, registering 44 tackles, 36 assists and four sacks as a senior. . . played in the U.S.
Army Red Stick All-Star Bowl.
Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1991 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Marvin, Sr. and Brenda Martin.
. . criminal justice major.
Marvin Martin’s Career Statistics
Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int
2012 7 6
1
7
0 -0
0 -0
0
Totals 7 6
1
7
0 -0
0 -0
0
JACOB MAXWELL
6-4
240
Sr.
TE
Pearl River, La.
Pearl River H.S.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
Year
2010
2011
2012
Totals
86
Maxwell’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
2
-2
—
3
36
12.0
19
185
9.7
24
219
9.1
TD
0
0
4
4
BRANDON McCRAY
6-5
318
Sr.
DL
Merritt Island, Fla.
Merritt Island H.S.
PBU
0
0
2012 (Junior): Key member of the Cajuns offense, seeing action in all 13 games at tight
end. . . started the Tulane game (10/6/12). . . finished fifth with 19 catches for 185 yards and
four touchdowns. . . caught at least one pass in 11 games. . . opened year with three grabs
for 23 yards and a touchdown vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . .
added three catches (26
yards) in win at Troy (9/8/12).
. . had an 18-yard run vs.
Arkansas State (10/23/12). . .
caught a one-yard TD pass
from Terrance Broadway to
cap a 19-play, 99-yard drive
at ULM (11/3/12). . . caught
three passes for 34 yards at
No. 6 Florida (11/10/12). . .
also caught touchdown
passes vs. FIU (9/29/12) and
South Alabama (11/24/12). .
.made one catch for seven
yards in the New Orleans
2013 Football
Bowl. . . earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams. . .
was a special teams standout, finishing second on the team with 10 special teams stops
(seven solo). . . caught three passes for 36 yards on the year, all coming in the season
opener at Oklahoma State (9/3).
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at tight end and on special teams. . . missed the
season finale at ULM with a knee injury. . . earned starts vs. North Texas and Oklahoma State.
. . made catches against Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named offensive scout team player of the
week twice.
High School: Was a run-blocking tight end as a junior, helping produce a 1,000-yard firstteam all-state running back. . . had 27 career receptions for 640 yards and 12 touchdowns. .
. averaged 35.2 yards per catch during senior season and was also a punter. . . three-time
all-district selection in football.
Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1991 in Slidell, La. . . . son of Louis and Gail Maxwell. . . has one older
brother (Chris). . . full name is Jacob Benson Maxwell. . . landscape architecture major.
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2012 (Junior): Played in 10 games on
the defensive line, earning four starts. .
.started at nose tackle at Oklahoma
State (9/15/12) and vs. FIU (9/29/12)
and started at defensive tackle vs. South
Alabama (11/24/12) and at Florida
Atlantic (12/1/12). . . made 13 tackles
(10 solo) with 3.5 TFL (-4). . . had a
career-high four tackles at Troy (9/8/12),
making two TFL. . . added three stops at
Oklahoma State (9/15/12) and vs. South
Alabama (11/24/12). . . earned third
letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in nine
games on the defensive line, earning a
pair of starts. . . received the starting
nod in consecutive weeks against FIU
(9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . .
finished the year with six tackles (two
solo). . . made a season-high two stops at FIU.
2010 (Freshman): Played in 10 games on the defensive front, making eight tackles (one
solo). . . earned first career start at Ohio and played a season-high 39 snaps. . . posted two
tackles in games at Troy, at Ole Miss and at FAU.
High School: Second team all-conference choice by Florida Today as a senior at Merritt
Island High, playing for coach Jeff McLean. . . had 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a senior. . .
played in the Central Florida All-Star Game.
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Personal: Born April 19, 1991 in Leesburg, Fla. . . . son of Johnny and Shaundra McCray. . .
has one older brother (Marques Mitchell) and one older sister (Tiffany Mitchell). . . full name
is Brandon Reese McCray. . . enjoys fishing and hunting. . . general studies major.
Year G Solo Asst
2010 9 1
7
2011 9 2
4
2012 10 10
3
Totals28 13 14
McCray’s Career Statistics
8
0 -0
0 -0
6
0 -0
0 -0
13 3.5 -4
0 -0
27 3.5 -4
0 -0
Int
0
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
0
0
REGINALD MILES, JR.
5-8
168
Fr.
CB
Alexandria, La.
Peabody Magnet H.S.
game. . . finished sixth on the team with 65 tackles (30 solo), adding five tackles for loss (-8
yards) and one quarterback sack. . . celebrated first start by making a career-high 10 tackles
(three solo) vs. Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . best game came at WKU (10/22) when he made 10
stops, including 2.5 TFL (-5 yards). . . came back to make nine tackles in his next action vs.
ULM (11/5).. . . made four stops in the New Orleans Bowl. . . originally signed in February
2010, but sat out the fall semester, enrolling in class for the Spring 2011 semester. . . participated in spring drills.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Notre Dame High, playing for coach
Lewis Cook. . . helped team to the Class 3A state title as a senior and a runner-up finish as a
junior. . . recorded 118 tackles and eight sacks as a senior playing on the defensive line.
Personal: Born April 25, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Michelle and Paul Molbert. . . has
two brothers (Jamie & Matthew) and one sister (Meagan). . . general studies major.
Year G
2011 12
2012 10
Totals22
6-1
217
Jr.
LB
Rayne, La.
Notre Dame H.S.
59
2012 (Sophomore): Starter in seven of the 10 games he played at linebacker. . . missed the
Tulane game with an injury and sat out the Florida Atlantic and New Orleans Bowl games
after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in the South Alabama contest (11/24/12). . . . finished sixth on the team with 49 tackles (31 solo), adding two tackles for loss totalling two
yards, one interception and one
forced fumble. . . had five or
more tackles in five games. . .
made a season-high nine tackles
with a forced fumble at Troy
(9/8/12). . . came back to make
seven tackles with a TFL at
Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . .
added eight tackles in win over
Western Kentucky (11/1/12). . .
earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in 11
games as a linebacker, earning
eight starts. . . one of three
Cajuns named to the Sun Belt
Writer’s All-Freshmen team. . .
came off the bench in the first
four contests of the year, but
started the rest of the way, missing only the Middle Tennessee
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Molbert’s Career Statistics
Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF
65
5 -8
1 -1 0-0 0 -0
49
2 -2
0 -0 1-7 0 -1
114
7 -10 1 -1 1-7 0 -1
STEPHEN MORELLA
2013: Joined the team in March and took part in spring practice.
High School: First team all-district choice as a junior at Peabody Magnet High, playing for
coach Phillip Payne. . . lettered four times in football in high school, totalling 160 tackles, 15
sacks and a pair of forced fumbles.
Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1994 in Alexandria, La. . . . son of Reginald Miles, Sr. and Amanda
Vaughn. . . is the cousin of Cajuns receiver Darryl Surgent. . . exercise science major.
JAKE MOLBERT
Solo Asst
30 35
31 18
61 53
5-11
228
Fr.
LS
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
PBU
0
2
2
44
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on at the start of preseason camp and redshirted. . . worked with the specialists as a long snapper.
High School: First team all-district selection as a senior at Lafayette High, playing for coach
Jay Domengeaux. . . four-year regular in the lineup as a wide receiver.
Personal: Born Dec. 28, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Robert and Leslie Morella. . . has
one brother (Michael) and three sisters (Lauren, Anne Marie & Claire). . . accounting major.
CHRIS MORGAN
6-0
186
Fr.
S
Baton Rouge, La.
Catholic H.S.
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on for summer workouts. . . redshirted during
the fall season to maintain freshman eligibility.
High School: District defensive MVP as a senior at Catholic High, playing for coach Dale
Weiner. . . helped team to a 31-6 record in his three seasons, winning three district titles. . .
team was 12-2 as a sophomore, 10-2 as a junior and 9-2 as a senior. . . also lettered twice in
track, running the 300 hurdles and competing in the long jump. . . was part of the school’s
state championship team as a junior and the squad that finished second in the state as a
senior.
Personal: Born Oct. 12, 1993 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Gerard and Kimberly Morgan.
. . is the oldest of two children, having one younger sister (Natalie). . . his uncle,Karl Morgan,
played football at UCLA and is currently the head coach at Mississippi Valley State. . . was a
member of the honor roll in high school, graduating with honors. . . was active in the FCA in
high school. . . marketing major.
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BRANDON NASH
5-11
223
Sr.
LB
Baton Rouge, La.
Redemptorist H.S.
2012 (Junior): Played in all 13 games, mostly on special teams. . . earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in two games on special teams, seeing action against both FIU
(9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . made one assisted tackle in the road win at FIU. . .
named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at linebacker and on special teams. . . first career
start came in the season finale at ULM (11/27). . . missed season opener at Georgia with a
shoulder injury. . . had a season-high five tackles at ULM. . . made four tackles (three solo),
a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble at Mississippi (11/6). . . the fumble was scooped by
Melvin White and returned 93 yards for touchdown. . . also forced a fumble vs. WKU. . .
named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll for the second straight year.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named defensive scout team player of the
week for his work prior to the LSU contest (9/19). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Honor Roll.
High School: Two-time all-district choice at Redemptorist High, playing for coach Guy
Mistretta. . . made 136 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and four fumble recoveries as a
senior. . . named team defensive MVP following 108-tackle season as a junior . . . played in
U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Game.
Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1990 in Little Rock, Ark. . . . son of Marshall and Diane Owens. . .
has one younger brother (Ryan Armstrong) and one younger sister (Maria Owens). . . full
name is Brandon Marshall Nash. . . exercise science major.
Year G Solo Asst
2010 11 7
15
2011 2 0
1
2012 13 0
0
Totals26 7
16
Nash’s Career Statistics
22 1.5 -5
0 -0
1
0.5 -0
0 -0
0
0 -0
0 -0
23 2.0 -5
0 -0
JALEN NIXON
6-2
218
Fr.
QB
Lafayette, La.
Carencro H.S.
Int
0
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -2
0 -0
0 -0
0 -2
PBU
0
0
0
0
5-9
179
Fr.
WR
Lumberton, Texas
Lumberton H.S.
5
2012 (Redshirt): Made the
squad as a walk-on, joining the
team at the start of summer
conditioning. . . redshirted
while practicing with the
receivers. . . finished spring
practice by making nine catches
for 87 yards and a touchdown in
the spring game.
High School: Second team
all-district choice as a junior at
Lumberton High, playing for
coach Alvin Credeur. . . made 27
catches for 467 yards and six
touchdowns as a junior. . . also
had 23 tackles with two interceptions on defense. . . played
just three games during his
senior year, making eight grabs
for 124 yards and a score. . . was
a finalist for the Willy Ray Smith Award, which goes to the area MVP. . . earned 10 letters in
high school, three each in football, track and baseball and one in soccer.
Personal: Born March 16, 1993 in Groves, Texas. . . son of Curtis and Lydia Pace. . . is the
third of four children, having three brothers (Lee, Logan & Clint). . . is active in the FCA. . .
O’NEIL PARKER
6
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team for summer workouts and redshirted during the fall
season to keep his four seasons of eligibility.
High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior at Carencro High, playing for coach
Brent Indest. . . threw for 1,120 yards and ran for 1,006 more with a total of 29 touchdowns
as a senior to help team to a 13-2 record and the Class 5A state championship game. . .
earned first team all-district and All-Acadiana accolades as a senior and also received second
team all-district mention as a sophomore and junior.
Personal: Born May 19, 1994 in Carencro, La. . . . son of Joseph Oleghe ad Edna Nixon. . . is
the youngest of five children, having three brothers (Larry, Wayland & Eric) and one sister
(Jonaye). . . has spent previous summers umpiring youth baseball. . . marketing major.
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LANCE PACE
5-11
180
So.
S
Carencro, La.
Carencro H.S.
11
2012 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while working with the secondary.
2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on during preseason camp and redshirted as a
member of the defensive secondary. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll
for having a GPA above 3.0.
High School: First team all-area choice as a senior at Carencro High, playing for coach Mac
Barousse. . . two-way regular, making 82 catches as a wide receiver and seven interceptions
as a safety. . . three-time all-district choice as a defensive back. . . lettered four times in
football and three in track. . . finished fifth in the state as a senior in the triple jump. . .
claimed the district triple jump title as a junior.
Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Harold and Sandra Parker. . . is the
youngest of three children, having one brother (O’Bryan) and one sister (Brooke). . . management major.
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TREVENCE PATT
6-0
178
Jr.
CB
Lafayette, La.
Breaux Bridge H.S.
2012 (Sophomore): Took
over as a starter midway
through the year and started
five of the last six games. . .
was suspended for the first
half at Florida Atlantic
(12/1/12) for an illegal hit
during the South Alabama
game. . . finished the year
with 26 tackles (16 solo). . .
had three or more tackles in
six games. . . made first
career start at ULM
(11/3/12), recording a career-high five tackles. . . added four stops vs. South Alabama
(11/24/12). . . capped off season by making four tackles vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans
Bowl. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve, seeing most of his action on special
teams. . . all of his playing time came in the first eight games. . . made three tackles (two
solo), two of which came on special teams. . . had a solo tackle at Oklahoma State (9/3). . .
added a solo tackle vs. North Texas (10/15) and assisted on a tackle at WKU (10/22). . .
High School: Two-time all-district selection at Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach Paul
Broussard. . . registered 54 tackles with two interceptions and four return touchdowns as a
senior to earn All-Acadiana and all-state Class 4A honors as a senior. . . played in the 2010
Bayou Bowl. . . made five interceptions in 2008.
Personal: Born March 5, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Ray and Patrice Patt. . . is one of
seven children, having two brothers (Ray & Jacoby) and four sisters (Desiree, Destiny, Kaley
and Alieha). . . general studies major.
Year G Solo Asst
2011 6 2
1
2012 13 16 10
Totals19 18 11
Patt’s Career Statistics
3
0 -0
0 -0
26
0 -0
0 -0
29
0 -0
0 -0
EVYN PERRY
6-2
271
Sr.
OL
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine H.S.
Cisco College
Int
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
2
2
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LARRY PETTIS
6-4
245
Jr.
TE
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford H.S.
10
2012 (Sophomore): Served as the
third tight end in the rotation, seeing
time in 11 games. . . was also on several special teams units. . . made only
catch of the year for four yards vs.
Lamar (9/1/12). . . made a special
teams tackle vs. East Carolina in the
New Orleans Bowl. . . named to the
2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll
for having a GPA above 3.0. . . earned
second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Came off the
bench to play in 11 games, being used
mostly at tight end. . . did not see
action against Oklahoma State and
Florida Atlantic. . . made two catches
for 14 yards on the year, including a
one-yard TD catch against Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-state choice by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as a
senior at Oxford High, playing for coach Johnny Hill. . . made 34 catches for 434 yards and
five touchdowns as a senior. . . defensively, made 82 tackles with six quarterback sacks and
four forced fumbles. . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1992. . . son of Larry and Cynthia Pettis. . . has two older brothers
(Karlous & Chuckie) and one younger sister (Amber). . . broadcasting major.
Year
2011
2012
Totals
79
2012 (Junior): Played in three games as a reserve on the offensive line. . . saw first action
in closing moments of the win over FIU (9/29/12) . . . later came back to play in the final two
games of the regular season, South Alabama (11/24/12) and at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). .
. earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience as part of a
talented offensive line unit.
Junior College: First team all-conference choice as a sophomore at Cisco College, playing
for coach Scott Taylor. . . started 16 of the 18 games at center over his two seasons.
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High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Grapevine High, playing for
coach Shane Eidson. . . lettered three times in football and started two seasons, earning
all-district kudos as both a junior and senior. . . was one of two wrestlers in school history to
record 100 wins. . . was 42-4 as a senior, finishing second in the state meet as a heavyweight.
Personal: Born Sept. 20, 1990 in Phoenix, Ariz. . . . son of Paul and Dena Perry. . . has one
brother (Connor) and one sister (Tegan). . . is active in the Catholic Men’s Group at UL. . . is
an Eagle Scout. . . general studies major.
Pettis’ Career Receiving Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
2
14
7.0
1
1
4
4.0
0
3
18
6.0
1
TORREY PIERCE
5-9
170
So.
RB
River Ridge, La.
John Curtis H.S.
41
2012 (Freshman): Came off the bench to see action in the final 11 games of the year. . .
one of three primary running backs and also saw time on special teams. . . did not play in the
first two games. . . carried 49 times for 263 yards and three touchdowns. . . also caught two
passes for 22 yards and returned a pair of kickoffs for 23 yards. . . made his debut by carrying
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five times for 12 yards at Oklahoma
State (9/15/12). . . scored his first
career touchdown on a five-yard
run vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). .
. set career-highs for carries (13)
and yards (72) at ULM (11/3/12). . .
matched career-high of 72 yards on
just five carries vs. Western
Kentucky (11/17/12), scoring
touchdowns on runs of 18 and 15
yards. . . carried twice for 10 yards
vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans
Bowl. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, retaining his
freshman eligibility.
High School: Two-time first team
all-state selection at John Curtis
High, playing for coach J.T. Curtis. . . three-time all-district choice and twice named allmetro. . . totaled 3,260 yards on 268 carries in his career, helping team to a 49-4 record and
state championships as a junior and senior. . . gained 1,126 yards on 89 rushes as a senior,
1,326 yards (101 carries) as a junior and 768 yards in 78 attempts as a sophomore. . . holds
the rare distinction of setting the record for longest run from scrimmage in a state championship game with an 80-yard burst as a junior and setting the record for longest kickoff
return with an 89-yard effort as a senior. . . in addition to four football letters, also lettered
twice in track, competing on team that won the state indoor and outdoor team titles as a
junior and senior.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ronald and Gail Pierce. . . has
one younger brother (Tariq). . . aspires to be a physical therapist after graduation. . . exercise
science major.
Pierce’s Career Statistics
Rushing
Year
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
Rec
2012
49
263 5.4
3
2
Totals 47 253 5.4
3
2
CHRIS PRATER
6-5
246
So.
DE
Starkville, Miss.
Starkville H.S.
Receiving
Yds
Avg
22 11.0
22 11.0
TD
0
0
57
2012 (Freshman): Reserve defensive lineman who saw time in five games. . . made lone
tackle, an eight-yard quarterback sack, in season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . also saw time
vs. Troy (9/8/12), at Oklahoma
State (9/15/12) and FIU
(9/29/12), Florida Atlantic
(12/1/12).
2011 (Redshirt): Spent the
season as a redshirt to retain
freshman eligibility status. . .
practiced as a member of the
defensive line.
High School: First team allregion choice as a senior at
Starkville High, playing for
coach Jamie Mitchell. . . rated
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two-star prospect by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1992 in Starkville, Miss. . . . son of Shannon Prater. . . has one
younger brother (Kobi). . . general studies major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 5 1
0
Totals 5 1
0
Prater’s Career Statistics
1
1 -8
1 -8
1
1 -8
1 -8
Int
0
0
DANIEL QUAVE
6-3
324
Jr.
OL
Gautier, Miss.
Gautier H.S.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
67
2012 (Sophomore): Ran his
streak of consecutive starts to 26
by starting every game at right
guard. . . leader on the unit that
helped Louisiana rank second in
the SBC in rushing (193.5 ypg)
and allowed just 12 quarterback
sacks. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Started all
13 games at right guard, being
one of three Cajuns named to the
Sun Belt Writer’s All-Freshmen
team. . . tabbed as the team’s
offensive lineman of the year. . .
saw action in 890 of the 936
offensive plays during the year. . .
played just 34 downs in the season opener at Oklahoma State
(9/3) but finished the year by
playing all but three downs during the final 12 contests. . . led the team with 36 knockdown
blocks, including a team season-high six vs. Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter.
High School: First team all-district and all-state choice as a senior at Gautier High, playing
for coach Arlton Hudson. . . recorded 98 pancake blocks as a senior. . . helped team to five
consecutive wins to capture a district title in 2009. . . lettered three times in football.. . .
played in Bernard Blackwell Mississippi All-Star Game.
Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1991 in Ocean Springs, Miss. . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave.
. . has two brothers (Mykhael & Greg) and three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). . .
younger brother, Mykhael, is a freshman on the Cajuns. . . was active in the student council
in high school. . . honor roll student. . . general studies major.
MYKHAEL QUAVE
6-5
295
So.
OL
Gautier, Miss.
Gautier H.S.
70
2012 (Freshman): Started all 13 games at left guard as a redshirt freshman. . . newcomer
on an offensive line that helped Louisiana rank second in the SBC in rushing (193.5 ypg) and
allowed just 12 quarterback sacks. . . earned first letter.
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EFFREM REED
5-8
180
So.
RB
Geismar, La.
Dutchtown H.S.
5-10
209
So.
S
Mandeville, La.
Lakeshore H.S.
26
2012 (Freshman): Emerged from
an injury plagued 2011 season to
be the Cajuns’ number two rusher,
seeing action in all 13 games and
starting twice. . . started the midseason home games against FIU
(9/29/12) and Tulane (10/6/12). . .
carried 86 times for 414 yards and
five touchdowns and caught eight
passes for 82 yards. . . picked up 55
yards on seven carries with a touchdown in his Louisiana debut vs.
Lamar (9/1/12). . . carried 11 times
for 62 yards and a score vs. FIU and
added a career-high 85 yards on 12
attempts vs. Tulane. . . keyed win
over South Alabama (11/24/12), gaining 81 yards on a career-high 17 attempts, scoring on
runs of 19 and one yards. . . rushed twice for three yards and caught one pass for 16 yards in
the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . voted the team’s scout team offensive
player of the year. . . suffered a shoulder injury during conditioning drills in January, keeping
him out of most spring drills. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for
having a GPA above 3.0.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Dutchtown High, playing for coach
Benny Saia. . . also tabbed as the MVP of the Baton Rouge area after rushing 271 times for
1,926 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . ran
for 962 yards with 14 touchdowns and added 423 receiving yards and seven scores as a junior.
Personal: Born June 4, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Effrem, Sr. and Marie Reed. . .
has one older sister (LaTasha). . . exercise science major.
Reed’s Career Statistics
Rushing
Year
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
Rec
2012
86
414 4.8
5
8
Totals 86 414 4.8
5
8
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Al RILES
2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season during first fall to maintain freshman eligibility.
High School: Limited by an ankle injury
as a senior at Gautier High, playing for
coach Arlton Hudson. . . rated a two-star
prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com and
was Scout.com’s No. 92 ranked TE prospect
in the country. . . played tight end, offensive line and on defense. . . finished junior
season with 18 receptions and 5 touchdowns. . . also played basketball.
Personal: Born Dec. 1, 1992 in Gautier,
Miss. . . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave.
. . has two brothers (Daniel & Greg) and
three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia).
. . older brother, Daniel, is a sophomore on
the Cajuns. . . industrial technology major.
Receiving
Yds
Avg
82 10.3
82 10.3
TD
0
0
2012 (Freshman): Played in three
games on special teams before being
sidelined with a left lower leg injury. . .
missed the final nine games following
surgery . . . made four tackles on special
teams. . . had a career-high two stops
vs. Troy (9/8/12) and single tackles vs.
Lamar (9/1/12) and FIU (9/29/12). . .
High School: First team all-district
choice as a senior at Lakeshore High,
playing for coach Larry Route. . . also
tabbed second team all-district mention for his special teams play. . . rushed
177 times for 1,281 yards (7.3 avg.) and
24 touchdowns and passed for 987
yards and six scores, earning district
MVP honors. . . also caught five passes
for 193 yards (38.6 avg.) and two TDs. . . all-district pick as a junior. . . lettered three times
each in football, basketball and track. . . ran the 100 and 200 meters in track, posting a best
of 10.93 in the 100. . . played in the annual Bayou Bowl, the Texas-Louisiana all-star game.
Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1993 in Covington, La. . . . son of David and Diedra Blanchard. . .
has two sisters (Jamie Riles & Tiquanna Blanchard). . . sister, Jamie, is a senior on the Tulane
women’s track team. . . volunteered time in high school working with the Boys & Girls Club
and Special Olympics. . . criminal justice major
Year G Solo Asst
2012 3 4
0
Totals 3 4
0
Riles’ Career Statistics
4
0 -0
0 -0
4
0 -0
0 -0
Int
0
0
CHRISTIAN RINGO
6-1
288
Jr.
DL
Jackson, Miss.
Forest Hill H.S.
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
92
2012 (Sophomore): Key member of the defensive line, playing in every game with seven
starts at defensive tackle. . . made 29 tackles (18 solo) with 10.5 TFL (-51) and a team-high
seven sacks (-41). . . forced a pair of fumbles and recovered one. . . ranked second in the Sun
Belt in sacks and 11th in TFL. . . had a career-high eight tackles vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12),
making 2.5 TFL (-15) and 1.5 sacks (-13). . . had multiple tackles in seven of the last eight
games. . . made three tackles with a sack and a forced fumble at ULM (11/3/12). . . also made
three tackles with a sack vs. WKU (11/17/12). . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Saw action in eight games as a reserve on the defensive line and on
special teams. . . did not play vs. Oklahoma State, Kent State, Troy and WKU. . . made 19
tackles (eight solo), adding 2.5 tackles for loss (-13 yards) and 1.5 quarterback sacks (-12). .
. had two tackles, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss (-4 yards) and shared a QB sack in his first
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action vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . .
came back at FIU the following week
to make a career-high six tackles
(two solo). . . had a quarterback sack
as part of a two-tackle effort vs.
Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . added
three tackles against both North
Texas (10/15) and Arkansas State
(11/12). . . recorded two tackles in
the New Orleans Bowl.
High School: Second team all-state
choice by the Mississippi Coaches
Association as a senior at Forest Hill
High, playing for coach Mario Lane. .
. also named first team All-Metro
and second team all-state by the
Clarion Ledger. . . posted 64 tackles,
nine sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior. . . played in the
Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile. . . four-year starter. . . received all-metro
honors as a junior . . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com.
Personal: Born March 10, 1992 in Jackson, Miss . . . son of Henry and Alethea Ringo. . . has
two brothers (Isaiah Williams & Chris Ringo). . . criminal justice major.
Year G Solo Asst
2011 8 8
11
2012 13 18 11
Totals21 26 22
Ringo’s Career Statistics
19 2.5 -13 1.5 -12 0
29 10.5 -51
7 -41 0
48
13 -64 8.5 -53 0
JAMAL ROBINSON
6-4
205
Jr.
WR
Slidell, La.
Salmen H.S.
2012 (Sophomore):
Emerged as a big play
receiver, seeing action
in all 13 games with
three starts. . . caught
26 passes for 630
yards and three touchdowns. . . led team
with a 24.2 average
per catch and three
100-yard receiving
games. . . made just
six catches for 164
yards in the first six
games, including an
86-yard catch vs.
Lamar (9/1/12), the
longest non-scoring
reception in school
history. . . stepped up
his play when injuries
limited the receiving
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FR -FF
0 -0
1 -2
1 -2
rotation. . . caught five passes for 106 yards vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . came back the
next week to make three grabs for a career-high 153 yards at ULM (11/3/12), including
touchdowns catches of 52 and 81 yards. . . made six catches for 116 yards vs. East Carolina in
the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a reserve receiver, making seven catches for 77
yards. . . did not play against either Kent State or Florida Atlantic. . . made a season-high two
catches for 31 yards, including a season-long of 17 yards, at Arizona (11/26). . . made single
catches in five other games.
High School: Earned all-state honors as a senior at Salmen High, playing for coach Jerry
Leonard. . . caught 84 passes for 1,021 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior. . . rated threestar prospect by Rivals.com. . . made 48 catches for 623 yards and eight TDs as a junior. . .
also started on the basketball team that won the state title his junior year. . . went 26-7 an
advanced to the state quarterfinals as a senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1993 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Tashawn Mitchell and Joy
Robinson. . . has one brother (Jalil) and three sisters (Jazmon, Jenel & Jaliyah). . . criminal
justice major.
Robinson’s Career Receiving Statistics
Year
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
2011
7
77
11.0
0
2012
26
630
24.2
3
Totals 33
707
21.5
3
ETHAN ROSENBALM
6-6
309
Fr.
OL
Cumming, Ga.
Buford H.S.
PBU
0
0
0
15
73
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program as a walk-on late in the spring and took part in summer conditioning. . . redshirted during the season to maintain his freshman eligibility.
High School: Three-year letterman in football at Buford (Ga.) High, playing for coach Jess
Simpson. . . helped team to a 57-3 record during the four years he played, winning state
championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior. . . squad finished second in the state
as a senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 7, 1994 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Larry and Kelly Rosenbalm. . . has
one brother (Matt) and one sister (Ashley). . . brother, Matt, was a long snapper for the
Cajuns from 2009-12. . . social studies education major.
CHRISTIAN SAGER
6-0
222
Jr.
LB
Monroe, La.
St. Frederick H.S.
56
2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games as a reserve and on special teams. . . made a
pair of tackles (one solo) in the season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . assisted on a tackle on
special teams in win over South Alabama (11/24/12). . . finished off the 2013 spring season
by making six tackles in the spring game. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while working with the linebacker unit. .
. voted the team’s scout team defensive player of the year. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt
Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: Versatile athlete who saw time at four different positions as a senior at St.
Frederick High, playing for coach Paul Guerriero. . . played at tight end, running back and
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THOMAS SINGLETON
quarterback on offense and linebacker on defense. . . registered 145 tackles (98 solo) as a
senior, adding three quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered and
one blocked field goal.
Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1991 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Harlan and Dawn Sager. . . has one
older brother (Miles) and one younger sister (Anna Beth). . . has posted a 3.0 GPA in every
semester at UL and is on schedule to graduate in the spring of 2013. . . management major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 13 1
2
Totals13 1
2
Sager’s Career Statistics
3
0 -0
0 -0
3
0 -0
0 -0
ADAM SAVOIE
5-7
158
So.
WR
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette H.S.
Int
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
80
6-4
280
So.
OL
Mandeville, La.
Mandeville H.S.
69
2012 (Sophomore): Reserve offensive lineman who saw action in four games after redshirting in 2011. . . played in the season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and home wins over FIU
(9/29/12), Tulane (10/6/12) and South Alabama (11/24/12). . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for preseason practice and redshirted. . . worked with
the offensive line.
High School: Three-year starter on the offensive line at Mandeville High, playing for coach
Guy LeCompte. . . was coached on the offensive line in high school by Jim Dombrowski, a
member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played for more than a decade for the New
Orleans Saints. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . invited to attend
the NIKE camp held at the LSU training facility in Baton Rouge and the Under Armour training camp and combine held at the Saints training facility in Metairie.
Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1992. . . son of Nick and Arlene Siener. . . has one brother (Patrick)
and one sister (Kelley). . . sports management major.
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2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on at the start of summer conditioning. . .
redshirted during the fall.
High School: Two-time all-district choice at Istrouma High, playing for coach Johnny
Felders. . . earned all-district mention as a tight end as a senior. . . caught 32 passes for 450
yards as a junior and added 52 receptions for 720 yards as a senior.
Personal: Born Dec. 6, 1992 in Los Angeles, Calif. . . son of Tommie Williams and Theresa
Houliet. . . was raised by his sister, Shametta Singleton-Whitaker. . . was a member of the
National Honor Society in high school, graduating 17th in his class. . . was also a member of
the Beta Club and Key Club. . . broadcasting major.
RODNEY SMITH
2012 (Freshman): Sat out the season following surgery on his left shoulder for an injury
suffered during spring practice in 2012. . . returned to take part in spring drills in 2013.
2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in fall camp and redshirted. . . worked with
the receiving corps.
High School: Two-year letterman in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark
Barousse.
Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Dr. Joseph and Gail Savoie. . . has
one older sister (Blaire). . . his father, Joseph, is the president of the University of Louisiana
at Lafayette. . . sports management major.
GREG SIENER
6-3
260
Fr.
TE
Baton Rouge, La.
Istrouma H.S.
6-4
218
Fr.
LB
Hallandale Beach, Fla.
Hallandale H.S.
49
2012 (Redshirt): Was a member of the 2012 recruiting class, but sat out the season to
retain freshman eligibility.
High School: Played in the Broward County All-Star game as a senior at Hallandale High,
playing for coach Damon Jones. . . lettered twice in football, playing both tight end and
defensive end. . . was a standout on the track team, competing in the high jump and triple
jump, earning honorable mention all-county honors as a senior. . . had a season-best 43-7
jump to finish fifth in the triple jump at the state regional as a junior and his jump of 44-0
earned him an 11th place finish in the 2012 state meet.
Personal: Born March 3, 1994 in Hollywood, Fla. . . is the son of Rodney, Sr. and Heather
Smith. . . has one younger sister (Adrielle). . . criminal justice major.
JEREMY SPARKS
6-5
288
Fr.
OL
Daphne, Ala.
Daphne H.S.
63
2012 (Redshirt): Promising young lineman who redshirted during his first season while
practicing with the offensive line.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Daphne High, playing for coach
Glenn Vickery. . . helped team to a 25-2 record during his last two seasons, winning the
Alabama Class 6A state title with a 15-0 record as a junior. . . served as team captain during
senior season. . . lettered three times in football. . . also lettered in track as a sophomore and
junior, throwing the discus. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born March 4, 1994 in Sacramento, Calif. . . . son of Richard and Kim Sparks. . .
has one older sister (Kaleigh Terhune). . . exercise science major.
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HUNTER STOVER
6-1
208
Jr.
K
Abbeville, La.
Notre Dame H.S.
2012 (Sophomore): Returned
from major knee surgery to share
kickoff duties with Brett Baer. . .
played in 10 games, including
three in which he handled every
kickoff. . . kicked off 40 times for
2,509 yards, a 62.7 average with
13 touchbacks. . . excelled at kick
coverage, ranking second on the
team with eight tackles (seven
solo). . . had two-tackle games
against Tulane (10/6/12), South
Alabama (11/24/12) and Florida
Atlantic (12/1/12). . . kicked off
eight times (61.8 avg.) and
notched two touchbacks in the
New Orleans Bowl, making two
tackles. . . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Played in the first eight games of the season before suffering a seasonending knee injury against WKU (10/22). . . handled the kickoff chores, averaging 60.3 yards
in 47 kickoffs with one touchback. . . earned the team’s special teams player of the week for
his efforts vs. Troy (10/8). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having
a GPA above 3.0. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted to retain his freshman eligibility. . . named to the Sun Belt
Conference Honor Roll.
High School: All-state kicker as a junior at Notre Dame High, playing for coach Lewis Cook,
a former UL assistant coach. . . two-time all-district, all-parish and All-Acadiana selection as
a kicker and linebacker/safety. . . put 78 percent of his kickoffs (65-of-83) into the end zone
and logged 83 tackles, six forced fumbles and five sacks as a senior. . . earned All-State
honors as a kicker with 77 touchbacks as a junior. . . made a 58-yard field goal in the quarterfinals of the state tourney, helping team to a second place finish. . . played in 2010 Bayou
Bowl, making four tackles and returning a blocked punt 29 yards for a touchdown.
Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1991 in Abbeville, La. . . . son of Smokey and Connie Stover. . . has
one brother (Stu) and one sister (Brittany). . . his grandfather, Stewart “Smokey” Stover,
played for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1966). . . geology major.
Year
2011
2012
Totals
No
47
40
87
Stover’s Career Kickoff Statistics
Yds
Avg.
TB
2,833
60.3
1
2,509
62.7
13
5,342
61.4
14
DARRYL SURGENT
6-0
185
Sr.
WR
Alexandria, La.
Alexandria H.S.
returned 39 kickoffs for a 19.1 average and 12 punts for 17 yards. . .
made four catches or more in six
games. . . had five catches for a
season-high 107 yards, making
touchdown grabs of 25 and 38
yards. . . caught a 73-yard touchdown pass at Oklahoma State
(9/15/12). . . made a season-high
six catches for 57 yards at ULM
(10/3/12). . . earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in all
13 games at wide receiver, making
11 starts and earning the team’s
utility player of the year award for
being the best all-purpose athlete.
. . was not listed as a starter for the
last two games of the regular season (at Arkansas State & at
Arizona). . . was fourth on the team with 28 catches and 518 receiving yards and was third
with six receiving touchdowns. . . also returned 37 kickoffs for a 20.9 average (774 yards) and
27 punts for 323 yards. . . led the Sun Belt and ranked 13th nationally with a 12.0 punt return
average. . . grabbed at least one pass in all but one game (Nicholls Sate) with a season-high
three grabs done four times. . . made two catches for 109 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown and a season-best 65-yard grabs, vs. North Texas (10/15). . . rushed for a 16-yard TD at
Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . finished the year with 283 all-purpose yards vs. San Diego
State, catching three passes for 93 yards (56 yard long), returning five kickoffs for 98 yards
and having two punt returns for 92 yards, including an 87-yard punt for a touchdown. . . the
punt return TD was the second-longest in school history.
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games as a wide receiver and on special teams. . .
Missed Troy and WKU games with a shoulder injury. . . made seven catches for 155 yards with
a team-best 22.1 yards per catch. . . returned 21 kickoffs for 629 yards and a 20.3 average. .
. was third on the team with 785 all-purpose yards. . . collected a season-best four receptions
for 110 yards at Ohio, the only 100-yard receiving game by a Cajun wide receiver in 2010. . .
had eight kickoff returns for 238 yards , including a 97-yard return for a touchdown vs. No.
22 Oklahoma State to set a single game school record for kickoff return yards. . . .the 97-yard
return was the second-longest kickoff return in school history. . . tied single-game record for
kickoff returns with nine at Ole Miss.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Alexandria High, playing for
coach Chris Gatlin. . . caught 43 passes for 860 yards and had 14 TDs as a senior, including 11
receiving. . . named team MVP. . . earned first team all-district honors at wide receiver and
second team all-district honors as a kick returner as both a junior and senior.
Personal: Born May 13, 1992 in Alexandria, La. . . . son of Karolyn Surgent and Darryl
Surgent. . . has one brother (Ray) and two sisters (Kourtney & Chavon). . . is a member of the
Kinesiology Professional Association at UL. . . general studies major.
OB
2
0
2
87
Year
2010
2011
2012
Totals
Surgent’s Career Statistics
Rec
Yds
Avg
7
155
22.1
28
518
18.5
34
569
16.7
69
1,242 18.0
Punt Returns
Year
Ret
Yds
Avg
2010
0
0
-2011
27
323 12.0
2012
12
17 1.4
Totals 39 340 8.7
TD
0
1
0
1
TD
0
6
3
9
Kickoff Returns
Ret Yds
Avg
31 629 20.3
37 774 20.9
39 743 19.1
107 2,146 20.1
TD
1
0
0
1
2012 (Junior): Starting receiver in the first 12 games while also serving as the primary
kickoff and punt returner. . . caught 34 passes for 569 yards and three touchdowns. . . also
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ZACH TARVER
6-4
267
Fr.
OL
Monroe, La.
Ouachita Christian H.S.
65
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program as a walk-on for summer conditioning. . . redshirted
during the fall while practicing with the offensive linemen.
High School: Two-time all-state choice at Ouachita Christian School, playing for coach
Steven Fitzhugh. . . earned first team all-state honors after leading team to a 15-0 record and
the Class 1A state championship. . . also named first team all-state after an 11-4 junior
campaign. . . lettered three times in football, twice in basketball and once in track. . . twotime second team all-district pick in basketball. . . threw the shot put as a freshman as a
member of the district championship team.
Personal: Born July 21, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Cary and Ashley Tarver. . . has one brother
(Van). . . volunteered time at the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. . . sports management major.
EVAN TATFORD
6-5
235
Jr.
TE
Lafayette, La.
St. Thomas More H.S.
Tulane Univ.
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program at the start of spring semester and will sit out the
2013 season to meet NCAA transfer guidelines.
Tulane: Two-year regular in the lineup for the Green Wave. . . played in 24 games, making
four starts. . . saw action in all 13 games in 2012, starting four times as a tight end. . . caught
six passes for 20 yards. . . grabbed four passes for 20 yards in the opener vs. Rutgers (9/1/12).
. . later grabbed a pass for three yards vs. Tulsa (9/8/12) and one pass for a three-yard loss
vs. the Cajuns. . . . made one catch for 38 yards as a freshman, that coming vs. Memphis
(10/22/11). . . named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll as a freshman.
High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior at St. Thomas More High for coach Jim
Hightower. . . helped lead the Cougars to a combined 28-9 record with three straight trips to
the state playoffs, including district titles his final two prep seasons and a trip to the state
semifinals as a senior. . . caught 27 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns en route to
earning all-district and All-Acadiana honors as a senior. . . also earned the Eraste Autin
Fighting Heart Award based on a vote of his teammates. . . hauled in six passes for 35 yards
as a junior. . . lettered three years in basketball. . . rated a three-star recruit, received a scout
grade of 75 and ranked the No. 64 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com. . . a three-star recruit
by Rivals.com and a two-star player by Scout.com.
Personal: Born July 31, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Leander and Doris Tatford. . . is one
of four children, having three brothers (Regan, Jefferies & Byrnes). . . his father played
football for the Cajuns from 1973-76. . . his brothers have all played collegiate sports, Regan
playing football at Army, Jefferies playing baseball for the Cajuns and Byrnes playing two
years for the Cajuns. . . Jefferies played professionally in the New York Mets organization
(2007-08). . . was a member of National Honor Society and Student Council in high school. .
. served as an HOBY Leadership Ambassador and was honored as an all-state academic
composite letterman. . . earned the Rotary Club Award and U.S. Army Reserve Scholar
Award. . . biology major.
Year
2011
2012
Totals
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Rec
Yds
Avg
1
38
38.0
6
20
3.3
7
58
8.3
TD
0
0
0
HUNTER THIBODAUX
5-8
194
Sr.
S
Lafayette, La.
Acadiana H.S.
37
2012 (Junior): Member of the two special teams coverage units in all 13 games. . . made
four tackles (three solo). . . had single tackles at Oklahoma State (9/15/12), vs. FIU
(9/29/12), No. 6 Florida (11/10/12) and South Alabama (11/24/12). . . earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played in five games as a reserve, mostly on special teams. . . made
one assisted tackle on the year, at Arkansas State (11/12). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt
Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. . . earned first letter.
2010 (Freshman): Saw time in six games on kickoff coverage, including the last four
games of the season. . . assisted on a tackle vs. FIU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference
Honor Roll.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . twice chosen as the defensive scout team
player of the week. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Acadiana High, playing for
coach Ted Davidson. . . started on teams that went a combined 36-8 over his final three
seasons, winning a state title as a sophomore and finishing second in the state as a junior. .
. started at linebacker as a senior, earning all-district and All-Acadiana accolades. . . academic all-state choice as a senior. . . lettered four times in football and three times in baseball, playing centerfield. . . Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient as a senior.
Personal: Born June 24, 1991. . . son of Patrick and Michelle Thibodaux. . . has one sister
(Haley). . . is a member of the Pre-Professional Society at UL, a group that among other
things, performs community service functions in the medical community. . . biology major.
Year G Solo Asst
2010 5 0
1
2011 5 0
1
2012 13 3
1
Totals23 3
3
Thibodaux’s Career Statistics
1
0 -0
0 -0
1
0 -0
0 -0
4
0 -0
0 -0
6
0 -0
0 -0
SEAN THOMAS
5-10
170
Jr.
CB
New Orleans, La.
St. Augustine H.S.
Int
0
0
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
0
0
24
2012 (Sophomore): Reserve cornerback
and special teams standout in all 13 games.
. . made 15 tackles (eight solo). . . second on
the team with six special teams tackles (five
solo). . . made a career-high four tackles
(two solo) with an assist on a tackle for loss
vs. FIU (9/29/12). . . made three tackles and
an interception at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12).
. . earned second letter.
2011 (Freshman): Came off the bench to
play in nine games as a reserve in the secondary and on special teams. . . did not play
in three of the first four games, but came
back to see action in eight of the last nine
contests. . . made 13 tackles on the year
(nine solo) with a quarterback hurry and one
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pass breakup. . . had five tackles on special teams. . . made two or more tackles in four different games, including a season-best three stops at Middle Tennessee (10/29).
High School: Two-star prospect by Scout.com as a senior at St. Augustine High, playing for
coach Otis Washington. . . registered 44 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and scored on
a 102-yard interception return as a senior. . . helped lead St. Augustine to a 9-3 record in
2010, losing in the 5A state quarterfinals. . . lettered four times in football. . . played in the
Louisiana-Mississippi All-Star Game.
Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Quintin Thomas and Mary
Smith-Thomas. . . has two sisters (Kaisha & Haven). . . his father played defensive end and
outside linebacker for the Cajuns form 1984-86. . . general studies major.
Year G Solo Asst
2011 9 9
4
2012 13 8
1
Totals22 17
5
Thomas’ Career Statistics
13
0 -0
0 -0
15
0 -0
0 -0
28
0 -0
0 -0
IAN THOMPSON
6-4
234
Sr.
TE
Kernersville, N.C.
East Forsyth H.S.
Int
0
1
1
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
1
0
1
85
2012 (Junior): Started at
tight end in 12 games, coming off the bench against
Tulane (10/6/12). . . caught 16
passes for 119 yards. . . made
a season-high three grabs for
27 yards vs. Arkansas State
(10/23/12). . . also had three
catches for 39 yards vs. South
Alabama (11/24/12). . . closed
year by making three catches
for 27 yards vs.East Carolina in
the New Orleans Bowl. . .
earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Played
in all 13 games, making one
start, while playing as a tight
end. . . started the Kent State
contest (9/10). . . finished the
season with 10 catches for 99
yards. . . made a season-high
three catches for 23 yards vs.
Florida Atlantic. . . also made
three receptions totaling 21 yards at Middle Tennessee (10/29).
2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams. . .
made an assisted tackle vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State. . . fielded a short kickoff at ULM and
returned it two yards.
2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named the offensive scout team player of the
week twice.
High School: First team all-conference and all-county choice as a senior at East Forsyth
High, playing for coach Todd Wilbert. . . made 49 receptions for 723 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. . . finished with 90 career receptions for 1,333 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1990 in Greensboro, N.C. . . . son of John Thompson and India
Pickard. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Cole) and one sister (Ivy). . .
full name is Jonathan Ian Thompson. . . general studies major.
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Rec
10
16
26
Yds
99
119
218
Avg
9.9
7.4
8.4
TD
0
0
0
DOMINIQUE TOVELL
6-2
248
So.
DE
Columbia, Miss.
Columbia H.S.
52
2012 (Freshman):
Started six of the 12
games he played at
linebacker as a redshirt freshman, making 21 tackles (13
solo). . . started the
first five games, but
lost playing time
when the Cajuns
moved to a four-man
front. . . made five
tackles with a quarterback sack vs. FIU
(9/29/12). . . posted a
career-high six tackles with a TFL vs.
Arkansas
State
(10/23/12). . . earned
first letter.
2011 (Redshirt):
Did not see any game
action while practicing with the linebackers. . . earned redshirt to maintain freshman eligibility. . . named to the
2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0.
High School: Two-time all-district choice at Columbia High, playing for coach Doug Norris.
. . helped team to an 18-7 record over his final two seasons, including a pair of district titles.
. . made 95 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown during his senior season, playing as both a defensive end and linebacker. . . named to
the WDAM-TV and Hattiesburg American All-Area football team at tight end after catching
33 passes on the season for 390 yards and six touchdowns. . . rated a two-star prospect by
Scout.com. . . also lettered five times in basketball, helping team to a 129-29 record during
his career and earning all-district honors four times. . . hoops team won four district titles,
claiming the state title as a freshman.
Personal: Born June 15, 1992 in Columbia, Miss. . . . son of Charles Coleman and Marcia
Pittman. . . has one younger brother (Darius). . . recipient of a Principal’s Scholar award each
year in high school. . . exercise science major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 11 13
8
Totals11 13
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3 -11
1 -7
21
3 -11 1 -7
Int
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
1
1
31
JEVANTE WATSON
5-10
175
So.
CB
Bastrop, La.
Bastrop H.S.
18
2012 (Freshman): Special teams standout who played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman.
. . missed the Tulane game (10/6/12). . . had nine tackles (eight solo), sharing the team lead
with eight special teams stops. . . made a career-high three tackles vs. FIU (9/29/12). . . had
single tackles in six other games. . . was named the most improved defensive player of the
2013 spring season. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Made the squad as a walk-on and spent the year as a redshirt, gaining
experience while practicing in the defensive secondary.
High School: First team all-state choice by the LSWA as a senior at Bastrop High, playing
for coach Brad Bradshaw. . . caught 54 passes for 873 yards (16.2 avg.) and 11 touchdowns
as a senior. . . also made 11 tackles with an interception and returned 14 kickoffs for 314
yards and a 22.4 average. . . had 14 touchdowns, including one rushing and one each on
punt and kickoff returns. . . two-time all-region pick. . . used mostly at defensive back as a
junior, making 39 tackles with an interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
. . on offense, rushed 25 times for 177 yards (7.1 avg.) with seven touchdowns. . . also caught
14 passed for 240 yards (17.1) and two TDs and returned 13 kickoffs for 332 yards (25.5 avg.).
. . used primarily in the backfield as a sophomore, scoring 19 touchdowns. . . was a three-star
recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . . rated the No. 37 player in Louisiana as a
senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1992 in Bastrop, La. . . . son of Jeff Grayson and Michelle Watson. .
. has one brother (Prentiss Ford). . . general studies major.
Year G Solo Asst
2012 12 8
1
Totals11 8
1
Watson’s Career Statistics
9
0 -0
0 -0
9
0 -0
0 -0
Int
0
0
FR -FF
0 -0
0 -0
PBU
0
0
DAMARCUS
WATTS-BRACKEN
5-11
190
Jr.
RB
Plaquemine, La.
Plaquemine H.S.
2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program as a walk-on at the start of preseason practice. . .
redshirted during the fall while practicing with the running backs. . . carried six times for
nine yards in the spring game.
High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Plaquemine High, playing for coach
Blake Kling. . . caught 33 passes for 511 yards and three touchdowns as a wide receiver as a
senior. . . also earned all-metro and all-parish accolades.
Personal: Born March 14, 1991 in Plaquemine, La. . . son of Kenneth Bracken and Michele
Watts. . . is the oldest of four children, having one brother (Kenneth Bracken, Jr.) and two
sisters (Chandrika Cosma & Kennedy Bracken). . . given name is Damarcus Jaeel Bracken, but
has also taken the last name Watts to honor his mother. . . his cousin, Tim Bracken, was a
three-year letterman as a running back in football at Michigan from 2002-04. . . his cousin,
Tyre Bracken, is a sophomore running back at Southern Miss. . . sports management major.
BLAIN WINSTON
6-4
261
Fr.
DL
Monroe, La.
Richwood H.S.
90
2012 (Redshirt): Promising defensive lineman who redshirted during his initial campaign.
. . was tabbed the most improved player among linemen during off-season condition-
ing, taking into account improved work ethic, strength improvement and attitude.
High School: Honorable mention all-state pick as a senior at Richwood High, playing for
coach Warren Trimble. . . all-district choice as both a junior and senior. . . finished career with
24 sacks. . . rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com. . . ranked one of the Top Super
Prospects by Louisiana Football Magazine.
Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . was raised by his maternal grandmother,
Martha Davis. . . has one older sister (Krista). . . wa a member of the honor roll in high school.
. . organizational communication major.
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6-2
195
So.
S
Gadsden, Ala.
Gadsden H.S.
Univ. of Mississippi
27
Year G Solo Asst
2012 11 28 19
Totals11 28 19
Worthy’s Career Statistics
47
1 -1
0 -0
47
1 -1
0 -0
Int
0
0
FR -FF
1 -0
1 -0
PBU
0
0
2012 (Freshman): Key member of the safety rotation, playing in 11 games with three
starts. . . started games against FIU (9/29/12), Tulane (10/6/12) and Florida Atlantic
(12/1/12). . . did not see any action vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and at ULM (11/3/12). . . finished
sixth on the team with 47 tackles (28 solo) with a fumble recovery. . . made a career-high 11
tackles at Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . had five or more tackles in four straight games starting with a six tackle effort at North Texas (10/16/12). . . added five tackles vs. both Arkansas
State (10/23/12) and No. 6 Florida (11/10/12) and six vs. WKU (11/17/12). . . finished year
by making three tackles vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans Bowl. . . received a waiver from
the NCAA early in preseason camp allowing him to play this season after transferring from
Ole Miss. . . earned first letter.
2011 (Redshirt): Transferred to UL for the spring semester after attending Ole Miss.
High School: All-state honoree as a senior at Gadsden High, playing for coach Joe
Billingsley. . . made 21 catches for 450 yards and nine TDs as a senior, helping team to a 10-4
record and Class 6A state quarterfinals. . . was ranked as the No. 20 player in Alabama by
Superprep and was an all-region pick by both SuperPrep and PrepStar. . . rated No. 18 player
in Alabama by Rivals.com.
Personal: Born April 14, 1993 in Gadsden, Ala. . . son of Thomas and Charlotte Worthy. . .
has one younger brother (Blake). . . general studies major.
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SCOTT AUSTIN
6-4, 180, Fr., WR
Biloxi, Miss.
Biloxi H.S.
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High School: First team all-state selection by MaxPreps
as a senior at Biloxi High, playing for coach John Shannon.
. . caught 49 passes for 815 yards and six touchdowns as a
senior as part of a 9-4 year. . . helped lead team to a 10-3 record and a regional title as a
junior, making 38 catches for 698 yards and nine touchdowns. . . named to the Clarion Ledger
Pre-Season Dandy Dozen as one of the top 12 players in Mississippi. . . ranked No. 8 on the
2013 Clarion Ledger 10 Most Wanted List. . . played in the 2012 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star
Classic. . . three-star recruit by both 247Sports and Scout.com. . . ranked as the No. 10 player in
state by 247Sports. . . earned nine varsity letters in high school, four in football, three in track
and two in basketball. . . .ran the 100 and 200 meters and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays in track.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1994 in Biloxi, Miss. . . .son of Scott Austin, Sr. and Janice Madden. . .
is the oldest of three children, having two younger sisters (Soleil Austin & Tommiya Williams).
. . intends to major in exercise science.
MATHEW BARNES
6-3, 227, Fr., TE
Groesbeck, Texas
Groesbeck H.S.
High School: First team all-state selection by the Associated
Press as a senior at Groesbeck High, playing for coach Kodi
Crane. . . caught 77 passes for 1,176 yards and 18 touchdowns
as a senior. . . also carried 44 times for 258 yards and three TDs. . . used as a running back as
a junior, picking up 763 yards and nine touchdowns to earn second team all-state, first team
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all-region and district utility player of the year honors. . . rushed 88 times for 368 yards and 18
touchdowns as a sophomore to earn district newcomer of the year honors, adding 50 catches
for 537 yards and three scores. . . lettered twice in basketball, helping team to a 46-21 record
over his two seasons. . . averaged 6.9 points and 8.7 rebounds as a senior. . . has 4.5 speed in
the 40-yard dash. . . ranked as the No. 91 tight end nationally. . . lettered eight times in four
sports in high school, three in football and basketball and once each in baseball and track.
Personal: Born Jan. 24, 1995 in Waco, Texas. . . son of Sharon Mathews. . . is the middle of
three children, having one older (Allen Gibson) and one younger (Davis Mathews) brother.
. . was active in the band and student council in high school. . . interested in majoring in
business management.
DEMEATRE CASEY
6-4, 220, Fr., DE
Homer, La.
Homer H.S.
High School: Honorable mention all-state selection as a
senior at Homer High, playing for coach Glen Kyle. . . registered
168 tackles with 18 quarterback sacks as a senior to earn area
defensive player of the year by the Shreveport Times. . . intercepted three passes, returning each
of them for touchdowns. . . helped team to an 8-2 record and a district title. . . included as one
of the top 30 seniors in the state by HereComeTheDawgs.com. . . three-star recruit by 247Sports.
Personal: Born March 30, 1994 in Homer, La. . . . son of David Casey and Dorothy West. . .
full name is Demeatre Dwayne Casey but goes by the nickname Meechie. . . is the oldest of
five children, having three brothers (Dion, Donlan & David) and one sister (Danielle). . . his
his cousin, Robert Ferguson, played nine years in the NFL as wide receiver with Green Bay
(2001-06), Minnesota (2007-08) and Atlanta (2009). . . his cousin, Richie Casey played wide
receiver at Louisiana Tech (2008-12), making 75 catches for 764 yards and four touchdowns
in his career. . . intends to major in athletic training.
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DARIUS HOGGINS
5-7, 165, Fr., RB
Coconut Creek, Fla.
Monarch H.S.
High School: Third team all-state pick by the Associated
Press as a senior at Monarch High, playing for coach Calvin
Davis. . . rushed for 1,191 yards and 16 touchdowns as a
senior, adding a pair of touchdowns on kick returns. . . first team All-Broward County after
helping team to an 8-3 record as a senior. . . owns a 4.4 time in the 40-yard dash. . .played in
the Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star game.
Personal: Born July 31, 1994 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. . . . son of Ronnie Hoggins and Alison
Jones. . . is one of six children, having three brothers (Dante Jones, Ronnie Hoggins & Deriko
Herrian) and two sisters (Kaitlyn & Kayla Hoggins). . . interested in majoring in sports
management.
GRANT HORST
6-5, 250, Fr., OL
Spanish Fort, Ala.
Spanish Fort H.S.
High School: First team all-region choice as a senior at
Spanish Fort High, playing for coach Mark Freeman. . . was
the anchor of an offensive line that helped Spanish Fort go
14-1 and win the state title, averaging 48 points a game. . . also earned all-city honors. . .
two-year starter, playing on team that went 9-4 during his junior campaign. . . also lettered
during his junior year in basketball. . . two-star recruit by Scout.com.
Personal: Born June 23, 1995 in Nashville, Tenn. . . son of Mike and Debbie Horst. . . has one
older brother (Garrett). . . is interested in majoring in marketing.
TROY McCOLLUM
6-0, 170, Fr., DB
Miami, Fla.
North Miami H.S.
High School: Ranked No. 16 in the Miami Herald list of the
top Miami-Dade County recruits as a senior at North Miami
Senior, playing for coach Ed Williams. . . recorded 31 tackles
(24 solo) with an interception as a senior. . . played in both the Nike Dade vs. Broward and
the Dolphins Under Armor All-Star games. . . had 49 tackles with an interception as a junior. .
. three-star recruit by Rivals.com, 247Sports and ESPN.com. . . lettered four times in football
and twice in track. . . honorable mention all-state selection in track as a senior after finishing
12th in the 400 meters as a senior and helping team to a second place finish. . . owns top
track times of 12.36 in the 100 meters, 23.31 in the 200 meters and 49.95 in the 400 meters.
Personal: Born July 17, 1994 in Miami, Fla. . . . son of Cerv and Evelyn McCollum. . . is the
youngest of three children, having two brothers (Jermico King & Eric McCollum). . . was active
in the 5000 Role Models club in high school. . . will major in sports management.
ELIJAH McGUIRE
5-11, 185, Fr., RB
Houma, La.
Vandebilt Catholic H.S.
High School: First team all-state choice as an athlete by the
LSWA as a senior at Vandebilt Catholic High, playing for coach
Brad Villavaso. . . led the state in rushing, carrying 223 times
for 2,603 yards, an 11.8 average and 31 touchdowns to help team to an 11-2 record. . . also
passed for 497 yards and five touchdowns in helping team win first district title since 2002 and
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reach the quarterfinals of the state playoffs for the first time since 2007. . . also earned first team
all-region mention. . . rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns to earn game MVP honors as
the Bayou Region All-Stars posted a 34-0 shutout in the Lions Club Bayou River Showdown. .
. has 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash. . . three-star ranking by Rivals.com. . . was ranked No. 33
in Louisiana during the preseason and No. 17 in the Louisiana Post-Season Top 40 by Rivals.
Personal: Born June 1, 1994 in Houma, La. . . . son of Marion McGuire. . . is the youngest of six
children, having one brother (Ryan) and four sisters (Nina Smith, Octavia, Miesha & Darneshia
McGuire). . . undecided on a major.
DEVIN SCOTT
5-11, 180, Fr., WR
Harvey, La.
West Jefferson H.S.
High School: First team all-state pick as a senior at West
Jefferson High, playing for coach Marcus Scott. . . caught
36 passes for 878 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior,
receiving first team all-metro, first team all-New Orleans and first team all-district. . . lettered
twice in football and twice in track. . . in track, qualified for the Junior Olympics by running
the 400 meters in 47.73 and a 21.30 in the 200 meters. . . won the long jump at the 2011
state indoor meet with a leap of 23-10. . . has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash. . .
three-star recruit by 247Sports.
Personal: Born March 18, 1995 in Harvey, La. . . . son of Stacy Anderson and Christina Scott.
. . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Stacy Anderson) and one sister (Denisha
Burkes). . . is interested in majoring in business management.
SIMEON THOMAS
6-3, 180, Fr., DB
Miami, Fla.
Carol City H.S.
High School: Ranked No. 20 in the Miami Herald list of the
top Miami-Dade County recruits as a senior at Carol City High,
playing for coach Harold Barnwell. . . made 35 tackles with
two interceptions as a senior. . . played in the Nike Dade vs. Broward All-Star game. . . made
65 tackles with three interceptions as a junior. . . a three-star recruit, he was ranked No. 40
at his position by Scout.com.
CEDRICK TILLMAN
5-9, 180, Jr., CB
Grenada, Miss.
Grenada H.S. /Holmes C.C.
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Junior College: First team all-state choice as a freshman at
Holmes CC, playing for coach Jeff Koonz. . . made 28 tackles
(26 solo) as a sophomore, adding four TFL, two fumble
recoveries and one INT. . . made 35 tackles as a freshman with two interceptions and two fumble
recoveries. . . ranked as the 27th-best junior college cornerback in the country by 247Sports.
High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Grenada High, playing for coach Lamar
Pitcock. . . rushed for 762 yards and 11 touchdowns on 146 carries and caught 32 passses for
504 yards and three scores as a senior. . . had 1,616 all-purpose yards as a senior. . . voted
“Mr. Grenada” as a senior. . . voted team’s best defensive back as a junior after making four
interceptions. . . also rushed 20 times for 232 yards and two touchdowns. . . lettered three
times in both football and track and twice in baseball. . . ran a personal best 10.6 in the 100yard dash. . . ran on the 4x100 relay team that finished third in the state. . . played left field
on the baseball team.
Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1992 in Grenada, Miss. . . . son of Lamar and Dianne Tillman. . . has one
younger brother (Brandon). . . was active in the FCA in high school. . . interested in majoring
in general studies.
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COREY TRIM
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5-11, 180, Jr., CB
Baton Rouge, La.
Redemptorist H.S./Jones County C.C.
Junior College: Helped team to a 6-3 record as a sophomore
at Jones County CC, playing for former New York Giants and
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Ray Perkins. . . made 46
tackles as a sophomore (36 solo) with four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. . .
was a regular in the secondary as a freshman, making 10 tackles (eight solo) with one TFL. .
. three-star recruit by Scout.com. . . ranked as the 27th-best junior college cornerback in the
country by 247Sports.
High School: Two-time, all-state selection while playing for coach Guy Mistretta at
Redemptorist High. . . made four interceptions as a senior to earn all-metro and all-district
kudos. . . made 68 tackles with four interceptions as a junior. . . three-star recruit out of high
school by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Jeffrey and Stephanie Trim. . .
is the youngest of two children, having one brother (Quinten). . . volunteered time working
with the Salvation Army and as a youth coach. . . general studies major.
TRACY WALKER
Sy’eya)) sister. . . his cousin, Demetrius Frazier, is a redshirt freshman cornerback at Middle
Tennessee. . . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . intends to major
in sports management.
MARQUIS WHITE
6-5, 315, So., DL
Orlando, Fla.
Olympia H.S. /Fort Scott CC
Junior College: Was voted the team’s most improved
lineman and most athletic lineman in his lone seasonat Fort
Scott C.C., playing for coach Curtis Horton. . . saw action in
seven games, making nine tackles with half of a quarterback sack and one forced fumble.
High School: Was voted the teams most improved lineman and most athletic lineman in
his lone prep season at North Carolina Tech, playing for coach Tim Newman. . . registered 36
tackles with 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and four pass breakups, finishing second among
defensive linemen in tackles. . . prior to attending North Carolina Tech, played basketball at
Olympia High in Orlando, Fla. . . signed with South Florida in 2011 and redshirted, leaving
the program in January, 2012.
Personal: Born Aug. 20, 1992 in Orlando, Fla. . . . son of Sheila White. . . is an only child. . .
interested in majoring in kinesiology.
6-2, 180, Fr., DB
Brunswick, Ga.
Brunswick H.S.
D’AQUIN WITHROW
High School: First team all-region choice as a senior at
Brunswick High, playing for coach Victor Floyd. . . registered
67 tackles with five interceptions, two forced fumbles and
seven TFL during senior season. . . also received all-area kudos. . . was an honorable mention
pick as a junior after making 57 tackles with two interceptions. . . lettered twice in football
and three times in basketball. . . helped hoops team to a 22-7 record and a regional title as a
junior. . . has a 6-10 wingspan, runs a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash and has a 36-inch vertical leap.
. . three-star recruit by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Feb. 1, 1995 in Brunswick, Ga. . . son of Tracy Walker, Jr. and Georgette
Humphreys. . . is one of six children having five sisters (Tierra, Tiana, Talisha, Tre’yonna &
6-6, 275, Fr., OL
Harvey, La.
West Jefferson H.S.
High School: Honorable mention all-state choice by the
Louisiana Football Coach’s Association as a senior at West
Jefferson High, playing for coach Marcus Scott. . . first team
all-district choice by NOLA.com. . . two-year letterman in football who also lettered once in
basketball. . . did not start playing football until his junior year. . . two-star recruit by Scout.com.
Personal: Born March 13, 1994 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Tremell and Yvonne Withrow.
. . is the oldest of two children, having one younger brother (Shyheem). . . volunteered time
in high school helping to feed the homeless. . . undecided on a major.
How The Ragin’ Cajuns Were Built
Freshman Recruits
2008
Rodney Gillis
2009
Justin Anderson
Daniel Lemelle
Jacob Maxwell
Brandon McCray
Brandon Nash
Ian Thompson
2010
Boris Anyama
John Broussard
James Butler
Andrew Hebert
Andre Huval
Jarad Martin
Marvin Martin
Trevence Patt
Daniel Quave
Hunter Stover
Darryl Surgent
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2011
Octravian Anderson
Montrel Carter
Justin Hamilton
Alonzo Harris
Marcus Jackson
Trae Johnson
Jake Molbert
Larry Pettis
Chris Prater
Mykhael Quave
Effrem Reed
Christian Ringo
Jamal Robinson
Greg Siener
Sean Thomas
Dominique Tovell
2012
Tyren Alexander
La Marcus Allen
Darrien Batiste
Remaine Douglas
Karmichael Dunbar
Kevin Fouquier
Brooks Haack
Chris Hill
Jared Johnson
Dominick Jones
D’Shaie Landor
Tre’maine Lightfoot
Jalen Nixon
Al Riles
Rodney Smith
Jeremy Sparks
Zach Tarver
Blain Winston
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Transfers
2013
Scott Austin
Matthew Barnes
Nick Byrne
Demeatre Casey
James Clark
Darius Hoggins
Grant Horst
Troy McCollum
Elijah McGuire
Devin Scott
Simeon Thomas
Tracy Walker
D’Aquin Withrow
2011
Terrance Broadway
(Houston)
Devin Figaro (Tulane)
2012
Darius Barksdale
(Ole Miss)
T.J. Worthy
(Ole Miss)
2013
Ricky Johnson
(Tulsa)
Evan Tatford
(Tulane)
Foreign
2013
Daniel Cadona
Walk-ons
2009
Hunter Thibodaux
2010
Zach Bourque
Billy Christian
Christian Sager
2011
Zachary DeGrange
Jake Guidry
O’Neil Parker
Torrey Pierce
Adam Savoie
Jevante Watson
2013
Allen Cummins
Reginald Miles, Jr.
Junior College
2011
Will Burrowes
Evyn Perry
2012
Jalen Fields
Terry Johnson
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2012
Leo Jones
Stephen Morella
Chris Morgan
Lance Pace
Ethan Rosenbalm
Thomas Singleton
D. Watts-Bracken
2013
Stephen Brauchle
Cedrick Tillman
Corey Trim
Marquis White
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