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TigerSportsDigest.com Top 40 in Louisiana for 2010

 

Note: The initial rankings were done on May 20 and this is the updated version published on July 3 after seeing many of these prospects in action at various camps and 7-on-7 tournaments.

 

  Current Ranking Previous Ranking Name Location Position HT/WT/Speed Verbal
1 1 Trovon Reed Thibodaux HS WR 5-11/173/4.5 Watch Video
Reed is Louisiana's most exciting playmaker on offense. Accounted for 1,784 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior.
                   
2 2 Jordan Allen West Monroe HS DE 6-6/250/4.8 Watch Video
Allen is very aggressive and is good at finding the ball. Logged 70 tackles,  9 sacks and forced 7 fumbles in 2008.
                   
3 3 Eric Reid Dutchown HS S 6-1/202/4.5 LSU Watch Video
Despite battling a shoulder problem last season, Reid still picked off four passes and logged 47 stops.
                   
4 4 Ronnie Vinson Newman HS CB 5-11/190/4.5 LSU Watch Video
Vinson could play on offense but will settle in at corner at LSU. 1,250 yards of offense, 15 TDs and 75 stops in '08.
                   
5 5 Tharold Simon Eunice HS S 6-4/180/4.6 LSU Watch Video
Settling on a position may be the toughest chore for Simon but he's big, physical and eats up a lot of space.
                   
6 6 Jarrett Fobbs Huntington HS WR 6-0/185/4.5 Watch Video
Fobbs wants the ball in his hands but could play CB. Over 1,370 all-purpose yards and 14 TDs in '08 with 4 INTs.
                   
7 9 Nick Jacobs Many HS TE 6-5/243/4.8 LSU
A dominant run blocker that doesn't get many passes thrown his way. Versatile enough to play DE.
                   
8 12 James Wright Belle Chasse HS WR 6-2/185/4.5 Watch Video
A physical receiver that can go vertical and has good hands. 47 catches for 1,056 yards and 18 TDs as a junior.
                   
9 10 Glen Coleman West Jefferson HS WR 6-1/203/4.5 Watch Video
Coleman has a good combination of size and speed with good hands. 44 receptions for 644 yards and 10 TDs in '08.
                   
10 7 Munchie Legaux Edna Karr HS QB 6-4/185/4.85 Watch Video
Legaux is a pocket passer who can also run but is inconsistent. Over 1,800 yards and 30 TDs passing as a junior.
                   
11 8 Terrance Broadway Capitol HS QB 6-1/189/4.65 Watch Video
Battled through injuries as a junior but still completed 64.5% of his passes for 1,257 yards and 12 scores.
                   
12 11 Risean Broussard LaGrange HS DT 6-2/278/5.0 Tennessee Watch Video
Broussard has played in only four games since his freshman year but he showed up big at the N.O. Combine.
                   
13 14 Elliot Porter  Shaw HS DT 6-4/280/5.2 Watch Video
Porter finished his junior season with 85 stops - 20 for loss - and 11 sacks. May end up on the OL in college.
                   
14 16 Curtis Carter North DeSoto HS CB 6-1/185/4.37 Watch Video
Speed is Carter's best attribute and will likely land him on the offensive side of the ball at receiver.
                   
15 17 Houston Bates St. Paul's HS DE 6-2/230/4.7 LSU Watch Video
Bates is a hard-nosed player that will find a place to play. Whether it's LB, DE or FB remains to be seen.
                   
16 18 D.J. Welter Notre Dame HS OLB 6-1/220/4.55 LSU Watch Video
Welter was in on 128 tackles and was a clog in the middle for Notre Dame's stingy defense in 2008.
                   
17 15 Brandon Jackson Evangel HS DT 6-4/265/5.0 Texas A&M
Jackson plays on what many consider the top D-line in the state. Logged 97 stops and 10 sacks as a junior.
                   
18 21 Charles Barkins O. P. Walker HS OG 6-1/303/5.1 Watch Video
Barkins is very athletic for someone his size and has exceptional feet. Possible move to DT?
                   
19 13 Urell Johnson O. P. Walker HS CB 5-11/174/4.5
Projects as a corner but could play safety in the right scheme. Picked off 3 passes and made 40 stops in '08.
                   
20 19 Luke Charpentier John Curtis HS OG 6-4/290 Watch Video
Charpentier led the charge up front for John Curtis' potent rushing attack in 2008.
                   
21 20 Alex Hill Slidell HS OG 6-4/290
Hill's versatility to play center or guard makes him all the more attractive to college coaches.
                   
22 24 Alfred Blue Hahnville HS RB 6-2/200/4.5
Originally classified for the Class of 2011, Blue has emerged as the state's top running back prospect for 2010.
                   
23 37 Damien Jacobs H.L. Bourgeois HS DT 6-4/280/4.9
Jacobs' stock was on the rise after the May Evaluation Period and it continues to soar after summer camps.
                   
24 25 Walker Ashburn John Curtis HS DE 6-3/250/4.8 Watch Video
Ashburn finished the '08 campaign with 91 tackles and 14 sacks as John Curtis claimed another state crown.
                   
25 29 Andre Hal Port Allen HS CB 5-11/165/4.4 Vanderbilt Watch Video
Hal possesses outstanding speed and plays bigger than his frame would indicate. 58 stops and 5 INTs in 2008.
                   
26 NR Seth Ancar S. Plaquemines HS OLB 6-0/184/4.65 Watch Video
Could play outside linebacker but will he get big enough? Does he have the hips to turn and run at safety?
                   
27 26 Derek Milton Pineville HS RB 5-11/205/4.5 Watch Video
Reclassified for 2010, Milton rushed for 1,400 yards and 13 TDs in '08. Ran for 880 yards and 8 TDs in 2007.
                   
28 22 Gavin Stansbury Franklin HS DE 6-3/232/4.95 Texas A&M
Stansbury finished his junior campaign with 97 tackles, 8 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries.
                   
29 28 Ivan Robinson S. Beauregard HS DT 6-4/260/4.9 Texas A&M
Robinson is quick and athletic with a good burst off the line. Recorded over 100 tackles as a junior.
                   
30 31 Jonathan McKnight John Curtis HS CB 5-11/155/4.5 Watch Video
McKnight intercepted 8 passes and logged 37 tackles. Also accounted for 1,017 all-purpose yards and 6 TDs in '08. 
                   
31 30 Brandon Smith Cen. Lafourche HS CB 6-1/170/4.55 Texas Tech Watch Video
Smith is versatile enough to play corner or free safety on the collegiate level.
                   
32 23 Armand Williams Slidell HS WR 6-3/175/4.5
The biggest question with Williams is where will his athleticism be put to use? Receiver or safety?
                   
33 27 Harold Legania Edna Karr HS DT 6-4/281/5.0
Legania is getting interest on both sides of the ball - defensive tackle and offensive guard.
                   
34 34 Drew Dileo Parkview Baptist HS RB 5-10/175/4.5 Michigan Watch Video
Dileo seems like a perfect fit for Michigan's offense. He's a threat as a RB, WR and return man with his speed.
                   
35 NR Tyrann Mathieu St. Augustine HS CB 5-9/160/4.5
He may be a little on the small side but Mathieu has solid cover skills and good recovery speed.
                   
36 NR Eric Thomas Evangel HS WR 6-2/185/4.5
Thomas has had a productive summer after catching 74 passes for 1,042 yards and 22 TDs in 2008 in only 7 games.
                   
37 36 Taylor Burch Neville HS QB 6-2/205/4.7 Watch Video
The jury is still out on Burch as he recovers from a torn ACL in 2008. He has a live arm and knowledge of the game.
                   
38 38 Ashton Duhe Destrehan HS OG 6-1/303 Watch Video
Duhe is physical at the point of attack and best suited to play inside on the next level.
                   
39 39 Karl Butler Brother Martin HS CB 6-0/182/4.6 Vanderbilt
Butler picked off 4 passes and broke up 25 more as a junior. Also made 23 stops from his corner spot.
                   
40 40 Jeremy Meyers St. Michael's HS QB 6-2/205/4.7 Watch Video
As a junior, Meyers passed for 1,414 yards and 13 TDs, and added 824 yards and 9 TDs rushing.