Bootleggers 7v7 New Orleans tryout/preseason 15U eye-catchers
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As the spring nonscholastic/travel 7-on-7 season approaches, 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. Wrapping up the run through…
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Continue ReadingAs the spring nonscholastic/travel 7-on-7 season approaches, 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.
Wrapping up the run through the Louisiana Bootleggers’ regional tryouts will be the particularly strong turnout for the New Orleans area, including 10 talented 15U players below.
The Bootleggers are the state’s — and one of the country’s — longest-tenured organization of its kind, going back 15 years, and feature a handful of regional/metro teams that filter up to the statewide “national” team.
(Note: The scout/writer accepted a position this winter coordinating the roster selection of this organization’s national teams.)
Jaylan Ash Jaylan Ash 6'0" | 145 lbs | WR Archbishop Rummel | 2027 State LA — 6-0, 145 WR — Archbishop Rummel (2027)
The tall, lean Rummel athlete was one of the top receivers at the event in any age group with a confident, competitive mentality to attack even older defenders with his combination of wide catch radius, athleticism and ball skills.
Sy’our Ferrell Sy’our Ferrell 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Bonnabel | 2026 State LA — 6-1, 175 WR — Bonnabel (2026)
One of the bigger targets among the 15U group, Ferrell made a variety of catches on plays downfield, through and over contact and on well-executed comebacks on which he created space with his quick breaks and use of his body positioning against defenders.
Joe Henderson Joe Henderson 5'9" | 130 lbs | DB East St. John | 2026 State LA — 5-9, 130 DB — East St. John (2026)
The Wildcats’ young nickel/safety read, broke on and deflected several passes with his timing, quickness and long reach.
Dylan Henry Dylan Henry 5'11" | 155 lbs | DB Mandeville | 2027 State LA — 5-10, 165 DB — Mandeville (2027)
and Savoy Guidry Savoy Guidry 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Holy Cross | 2027 State LA — 5-11, 160 DB — Holy Cross (2027)
The pair of versatile, confident defensive backs played like veterans with their discipline and patience to appear always in position to
Kenric Johnson Jr. — 5-9, 150 ATH — Riverside Academy (2028)
“Boogie” was a standout as a versatile offensive weapon already this fall as an eighth-grader in Prep Redzone Louisiana’s two chances to see his Rebels play. And, working on his home field, he was again among the top performers not only as a smooth, sure-handed receiver, but also a quick, confident, vocal and versatile defensive back.
Drake Mason Drake Mason 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB John Curtis | 2026 State LA — 6-1, 210 LB — John Curtis (2026)
As challenging as spring 7-on-7 can be for true linebackers, the Patriots’ sophomore had a notably strong showing with his movement in space, navigating the traffic around him and consistently making plays on the ball.
Mason Moore Mason Moore 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Central (Baton Rouge) | 2027 State LA — 5-10, 160 DB/ATH — Central (Baton Rouge) (2027)
Another versatile athlete, Moore transitioned smoothly from a great freshman campaign as a running back and corner to a great day of work at safety. His feel and timing on the back end of the defense were among the biggest highlights of the event.
Ashton Stark Ashton Stark 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR Lutcher | 2027 State LA — 5-9, 150 WR — Lutcher (2027)
The Bulldogs’ young standout has enough size to go with his quickness, athleticism and skillset to make plays from anywhere on the field, working himself consistently free from a variety of defensive backs and showing the ability to make tough, contested catches.
Dwain Swilley Dwain Swilley 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Riverdale | 2026 State LA | 6-3, 190 RB/DB | Riverdale (2026)
Even in joint 15U/18U action, the Scottish Rebels’ sophomore stood out physically with his big, physical build flying around the field. Swilley moved well at his size and made multiple catches downfield.