Six major stock-risers into top 25 in La.’s latest 2025 rankings

Jerit Roser March 29, 2024 @ 11:45 PM

Prep Redzone Louisiana's latest 2025 rankings update dropped this week, including some major stock-risers after strong junior campaigns.   Here's a look at the six prospects in the top 25 who made the biggest leaps to their new positions on the list.     No. 10 [player_tooltip player_id='913900' first='Jasper' last='Parker'] — 6-1, 185 RB — Archbishop Shaw   The Eagles' standout burst his way up Louisiana's loaded 2025 running back rankings with a breakout junior season in which both his power, as one of the state's bigger backs, and breakaway 4.5-second 40-yard speed were on display. Parker has the size and strength to grind out tough yardage, but hits his running lanes with a purpose and can be swiftly off through the second level in a blink when given an opening.   No. 11 [player_tooltip player_id='914207' first='Aidan' last='Anding'] — 5-11, 165 DB — Ruston   An all-state junior campaign helped the Bearcats win their first state championship since 1990, but also showed the hyper-athletic basketball and track standout's sky-high football potential as one of the best defensive backs in not only the state, but the country. Anding is quick, fluid and springy and showed impressive instincts, timing and toughness in his first season of football, including Ruston's matchups against several of the state's top playmakers and college prospects along the way in which he more than held his own.   No. 12 [player_tooltip player_id='912286' first='Devon' last='Oliver'] — 6-3, 275 DL — Parkway   The Panthers' big defensive tackle powered his way into the top tier of Louisiana's increasingly intriguing 2025 class in the position group. Oliver is a strong, stout body capable of plugging the interior, stuffing the run and eating double teams, but also the athleticism to get into the backfield and make disruptive plays behind the lines, moving well at his size and playing with a good motor.   No. 17 [player_tooltip player_id='914208' first='J.T.' last='Lindsey'] — 5-11, 180 RB — Alexandria   Another standout running back zipping up the rankings of the premier position group in Louisiana's 2025 class, Lindsey is among the fastest of the bunch. The Trojans' bellcow in the backfield has run 4.48-second 40-yard and 10.85-second 100-meter dashes as examples of that speed, but also shows some patience at times allowing his blocks to set up and has good size and balance that help him work through and bounce off contact.   No. 18 [player_tooltip player_id='912270' first='Landon' last='Hammond'] — 6-2, 160 DB — Opelousas   Hammond debuted last summer in the top 100 and during the course of his junior year has become one of Louisiana's most highly-regarded and sought-after defensive back prospects by college coaches coast to coast. The state champion Tigers' cornerback has a long, lean frame, quick feet and boasts 4.47-second 40-yard speed and, despite his thin build, is wiry-strong and willing to play physically when called upon.   No. 21 [player_tooltip player_id='291084' first='Kyle' last='Johnson'] — 6-0, 170 ATH — Bunkie   Lindsey's consistent track rival early this spring has proven himself one of Louisiana's top defensive back prospects with his fluid hips, discipline and ball skills to go with his high-end speed. Like Anding, Johnson is a notable three-sport athlete fresh off a strong basketball season. And the next few months appear poised to be a whirlwind with an impressive list of college programs having offered, potentially stopping through Bunkie this spring and hoping to see Johnson at camps this summer.

Prep Redzone Louisiana's latest 2025 rankings update dropped this week, including some major stock-risers after strong junior campaigns.