4th Quarter Mentality 7v7 preseason names to know (18U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the spring nonscholastic/travel 7-on-7 season kicks off, Prep Redzone Louisiana will preview some of the state's student-athletes to watch this spring with a series of tryout eye-catchers and names to know for the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up: A list of seven rising seniors for 4th Quarter Mentality, based out of the Lafayette area, coaches see as notable breakout candidates this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for a list of another half-dozen up-and-coming upperclassmen expected to play with the group this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220984' first='Zyre' last='Colar'] — 5-9, 150 DB — Jeanerette (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior earned all-state honors this fall for his major role in the resurgent Tigers' first quarterfinal run since 1990. Colar snatched six interceptions and broke up another 15 passes with his anticipation and burst that should make him a playmaker to watch on the 7-on-7 circuit as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220979' first='Derrick' last='Collins'] — 5-10, 165 DB — Southside (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collins earned all-district honors for his Sharks this fall as a versatile defensive back with a nose for the ball and big plays from interceptions and pass breakups to forced fumbles, recoveries and tackles for loss, regardless of where he lined up on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914125' first='Gavin' last='Duplechin'] — 6-1, 180 DB — St. Thomas More (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cougars turned to several less-experienced players to take on bigger roles on their defense this fall, and Duplechin — a versatile potential corner or safety — was among the top playmakers who helped the team win its second straight state championship with his nose for the big takeaways in the secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220969' first='Floyd' last='Flugence'] — 6-0, 195 WR — Crowley (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gents' multisport standout is one of the bigger, more physical targets on the roster with the ability to make tough, contested catches — whether going up over defenders or making the receptions through contact — and good vertical speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='912270' first='Landon' last='Hammond'] — 6-1, 155 DB — Opelousas (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hammond wrapped up 2023 as a member of his school's first-ever state championship and kicked off 2024 with his first Power Five offer from Arizona State. The Sun Devils won't likely be the last big offer for the long, speedy and potentially versatile defensive back as he takes his high-end speed and ball skills on the road this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220982' first='Korey' last='Malone'] — 5-11, 165 WR — Rayne (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of a couple notable skill guys to watch in the Wolves' rising senior class, Malone looks smooth on film working primarily out of the slot and gliding past defensive backs, then tracking the ball well for catches out away from his body.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913924' first='Braylon' last='Noel'] — 5-10, 160 DB — Acadiana (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top defensive backs on a Wreckin' Rams team that made a run back to a state championship game on the strength of its defense and rushing attack, Noel is a versatile athlete in the secondary capable of playing corner or safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->