Eye-catchers, Notes from Tulane prospect camp
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Tulane had a strong turnout for its first round of June prospect camps with back-to-back lineman and skills sessions in Yulman Stadium. Check out a few notes on a dozen eye-catchers, listed in alphabetical order, including a mix of more…
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Continue ReadingTulane had a strong turnout for its first round of June prospect camps with back-to-back lineman and skills sessions in Yulman Stadium.
Check out a few notes on a dozen eye-catchers, listed in alphabetical order, including a mix of more established players and one newer face who stood out.
Armani Cargo Armani Cargo 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB John Ehret | 2024 State LA — 5-11, 160 ATH — John Ehret (2024)
The Patriots’ speedy multisport standout looked right at home on campus where the Green Wave have ramped up their prioritization of keeping him in the city on the heels of his impressive outdoor track season. Cargo was locking down opposing receivers and seemingly help coach up fellow defensive backs between a few reps.
Jalan Chapman Jalan Chapman 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL Warren Easton | 2026 State LA — 75 6-4, 2OL — Warren Easton (2026)
The increasingly high-profile rising sophomore offensive lineman bookended a productive weekend in-state with a Sunday offer from Tulane to go with Friday’s from LSU.
Cornell Harris Cornell Harris 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL St. Augustine | 2024 State LA Jr. — 6-2, 250 DL — St. Augustine (2024)
The Purple Knights’ hard-working, veteran leader on their talented defensive front may have been among the afternoon line camp’s most consistent tackles and gaining a step past blockers with his variety of moves. He and teammate Warren Roberts Warren Roberts 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL St. Augustine | 2025 State LA Jr. at end, eager to prove himself with a breakout junior year, both had memorable reps during the one-on-one session.
Joshua Jackson Joshua Jackson 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR St. Augustine | 2024 State LA — 6-3, 180 WR — St. Augustine (2024)
One of the state’s top rising senior receivers, who has viewed Michigan and Mississippi State as his top two options much of the spring, worked out at the hometown camp and blew by opposing defensive backs much of the evening in front of Tulane, LSU and other in-state coaches.
Marcus Jasmin Marcus Jasmin 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Warren Easton | 2026 State LA — 6-1, 210 DL/LB — Warren Easton (2026)
Chapman wasn’t Easton’s only rising sophomore who had a nice afternoon uptown as Jasmin used his length and quickness to get by blockers on multiple one-on-one opportunities. He’s an additional name to keep an eye on as the Eagles kick off the fall.
D’Khai Joseph D’Khai Joseph 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR East St. John | 2024 State LA — 5-10, 170 WR/ATH — East St. John (2024)
The Wildcats’ quick-footed standout continued his strong offseason by winning most — maybe all but one — of his one-on-one reps at Tulane on yet another day of seemingly living wide-open with his sharp route-running.
Zay Martin Zay Martin 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR University Lab | 2025 State LA — 5-9, 150 WR — University Lab (2025)
Another quick pass-catcher who may be among the state’s top route-runners in the rising junior class, Martin consistently created space for himself to make sure, confident catches in one-on-ones. This figures to be a big year for the younger brother of former A.J. Ellender star Davontavean “Tay” Martin with more opportunities seemingly on the horizon alongside the Cubs’ rising seniors.
Shaun Nicholas Shaun Nicholas 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR West Jefferson | 2024 State LA — 6-2, 190 WR — West Jefferson (2024)
Nicholas is often an immediate eye-catcher among his receiver peers with his height, length and lean, but muscular frame. And the West Jeff standout looked smooth during drill work, shook off an early drop during one-on-one and came back to make multiple big catches downfield.
Makylon Smothers Makylon Smothers 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Destrehan | 2024 State LA — 6-3, 180 WR — Destrehan (2024)
The biggest target of the Wildcats’ deep and talented receiving corps is a notable sleeper to watch in Louisiana’s rising senior class. Smothers reached his peak (thus far) in the Prep Redzone Louisiana rankings last spring with a top-15 spot before an injury cost him the better part of the past year. But he has been back on the field, regaining his stride and showing impressive flashes on the spring practice fields and at Tulane’s evening skills camp.
Landon Sylvie Landon Sylvie 5'10" | 150 lbs | DB Calvary Baptist | 2024 State LA — 5-10, 150 DB — Calvary Baptist (2024)
Sylvie may have been the only player to deny Joseph all camp with one of the highlight reps on a deflected pass deep to the end zone that he then corralled for an interception before stepping onto the sideline. As he headed back toward the line, Tulane cornerbacks coach grabbed him to praise the play and Sylvie’s patience and timing to make it.
Maison Vorise Maison Vorise 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Denham Springs | 2024 State LA — 5-11, 170 DB — Denham Springs (2024)
The Yellow Jackets’ cornerback has been of state’s most consistent takeaway artists on the outside throughout the offseason with a productive 7-on-7 season full of interceptions carrying right into Yulman Stadium with at least one pick and nearly another.