Louisiana 2022 Rankings: Offensive Sleepers, Steals

The final preseason rankings for Louisiana’s 2022 class featured a shaken-up top 100 with its share of new faces and big stock-risers. But one of the deepest cohorts in the state’s recent history includes plenty of talent even a little farther down the list and prospects that could prove steals for the right Division-I programs. Here’s more information on half a dozen of those potential sleepers on the offensive side of the ball. And check out <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/louisiana-2022-rankings-defensive-sleepers-steals/">the details on six of their counterparts on defense</a>. <strong>No. 107 — [player_tooltip player_id="129058" first="Owen" last="Harmon"] — 6-3, 210 TE — Iota</strong> As highlighted this summer, among Louisiana’s deep 2022 class is a rare number of notable weapons at a tight end position for which the state is not known for producing talent in high numbers. Westgate standout [player_tooltip player_id="129057" first="Danny" last="Lewis"] is the leader of that crop with several Division-I offers, but FCS programs are still starting to recognize the rest of the playmakers available. The next-ranked prospect at the position in each of this offseason’s rankings updates has been Harmon, another versatile and athletic pass-catcher with current scholarship offers from McNeese State and Louisiana College. <strong>No. 111 — [player_tooltip player_id="186950" first="Treylin" last="Whaley"] — 6-6, 195 WR — Livonia</strong> New Mexico is the first college to recognize the football talent of Livonia’s tall and athletic, but raw multisport standout. Whaley brings impressive length and leaping from the basketball court to the gridiron, as well as the vision and speed to immediately compound defenses’ headaches when he tucks the ball in and turns upfield for big-play yard-after-catch potential. If Whaley ends up locking in on football at the next level, the physical and technical development likely ahead could quickly turn him into an intriguing prospect to watch. <strong>No. 113 — [player_tooltip player_id="136659" first="Caleb" last="Gallashaw"] — 5-8, 180 RB — Leesville</strong> The Wampus Cats’ star is one of the fastest straight-line and best pass-catching running backs in Louisiana’s 2022 class. And while he may not have the prototypical size, Gallashaw is solidly built and physical enough to run between the tackles with enough agility and vision to hit his gaps and put that speed into explosive, up-field action. Belhaven is his first college offer. <strong>No. 129 — [player_tooltip player_id="136523" first="Thomas" last="DArmond"] — 6-0, 185 WR — Episcopal (Baton Rouge)</strong> The productive weapon throughout his high school career has always been a sure-handed receiver with underrated speed and agility the Knights have utilized for big plays in the passing, rushing and return games. And DArmond has worked relentlessly year-round to continue to develop physically and technically to better his game and his chances of college opportunities and success. His first offer came this summer from Samford, where his older brother signed in 2018. <strong>No. 143 — [player_tooltip player_id="139283" first="Quintez" last="Laurent"] — 5-8, 155 ATH — Covington</strong> Like Gallashaw, Laurent is overlooked at times because of his smaller stature. But the Lions’ dynamic athlete has some of the state’s quickest feet to fit the adage of being tough to catch in a phone booth and, like Gallashaw, is tough and confident enough to find his holes between the tackles before ultimately making some defenders look silly at times at the second level. Laurent is also a reliable enough receiver downfield to utilize in the slot. <strong>No. 175 — [player_tooltip player_id="136560" first="Ethan" last="Clark"] — 6-4, 285 OL — Pineville</strong> The teammate and friend of this spring’s fast-rising offensive line prospect [player_tooltip player_id="136551" first="Kaden" last="Moreau"] was just 6-foot, 280 pounds not long ago, but has sprouted up quickly the past couple years and worked hard in the weight room and on his craft to keep up with that frame. Clark, who can work inside or out on the offensive line, has picked up offers from Louisiana College and Graceland University to start his recruitment this summer.