Louisiana 2025 rankings update countdown: Nos. 50 to 41

Prep Redzone Louisiana will release its latest 2025 rankings this week, followed by 2026 and 2027 updates and first 2028 rankings in the weeks to follow.   Leading up to the complete, 400-player list on Thursday, we will count down the top 50 in more detail.   And make sure to check back following the release for additional features and notes on the 2025 cohort, including looks at debuts, stock-risers and the highest-ranking unsigned seniors.     50. [player_tooltip player_id='291089' first='Jackson' last='Bradley'] — 6-3, 215 QB — Oak Grove   The Louisiana Tech was a standout athlete, leader and winner the entirety of his high school career, including back-to-back state championships in 2022 and 2023, and had another impressive season this fall. Bradley completed 125 of his 189 passes (66.1%) for 2,058 yards and 34 touchdowns to just six interceptions as a senior, while rushing for another 676 yards and 13 scores. His athleticism and physicality with the ball in his hands, the speed of his weapons and the prowess of the Tigers' line often outmatched their Class 1A and 2A competition in recent years. And the transition to the Division-I FBS level will present its challenges, but — as we've shared during the past year-plus — his performances with more passing opportunities as an upperclassman and in some 7-on-7 and workout sessions have us more optimistic than most in his ability to do so at a high level.   49. [player_tooltip player_id='291094' first='Kylin' last='Wheeler'] — 5-11, 175 WR — Rayne   A handful of players in the top 50 still have college decisions to be finalized, but Wheeler is one of just two FCS-bound prospects thus far and looks like a potential steal for Nicholls State, new coach Tommy Rybacki and new offensive coordinator Gabe Fertitta. The Rayne speedster is one of the fastest players in the class, gliding past opposing defenses for nearly 2,000 yards the past two seasons with an explosive 22.5-yard average per catch, and has shown flashes of the ability to make physical catches through contact.   48. [player_tooltip player_id='734867' first='Emile' last='Picarella'] — 6-2, 215 QB — University Lab   The Cubs' quarterback has the strong build, big arm and confidence on the move that has piqued colleges' interest going back to his underclassman years at St. Joseph in Madison, Miss., before moving to his family's home-state Louisiana last summer. Picarella set a new program record in his first season at U-High with 34 touchdown passes and 2,312 yards to his talented and veteran squad and, after graduating a pair of college receivers, completed 155 of 244 passes (63.5%) for 2,160 yards and 20 touchdowns as his senior follow-up. He is one of the highest-profile remaining available prospects in the class and at the sport's most premium position.   47. [player_tooltip player_id='291157' first='Jayden' last='Gloston'] — 5-11, 175 DB — University Lab   One of the state's stronger senior cornerbacks, the Ragin' Cajuns signee used his hands and all-around physicality well in press coverage to disrupt receivers from their release and does a nice job mirroring and playing with patience to time his plays on their breaks and the ball. Gloston also shows good speed, including initially catching recruiting attention from Texas Tech and others for his sprint times on the track, and all all-around athletic profile that make him one of the most highly regarded prospects heading to Lafayette in this class.   46. [player_tooltip player_id='914088' first='Jackson' last='Jones'] — 6-7, 300 OL — Pine   The big mauler from Franklinton is one of the highly ranked prospects in this class helping TCU continue to find and land blockers from Louisiana to help build its offensive line. Jones heads to Fort Worth already with great size as a Division-I lineman and a high school highlight reel loaded with physical play from explosive first contact through the whistle that helped pave the way for Pine's first 10-win season in program history and a combined 19-7 record the past two year.   45. [player_tooltip player_id='710768' first='Daejawn' last='Smith'] — 5-11, 170 WR — Edna Karr   Easily the biggest senior-season stock-riser for the 2025 class, the explosive athlete moved from running back to his more natural position at receiver and exploded for 1,007 yards and 13 touchdowns on 63 catches, while also proving himself a threat with occasional opportunities in the rushing and return games. Smith's explosiveness made him a threat at every level from quick screens to field-stretching verticals and was one of the highlights of the Cougars' climb back to their first state championship since 2019. And in-state Louisiana Tech gained the benefit of his late-surging recruiting stock with a November offer and December signing.   44. [player_tooltip player_id='710274' first='Dylan' last='Singleton'] — 6-4, 300 DL — Loreauville   The Texas Tech signee has been another of the more under-the-radar or less prominently covered prospects among the state's FBS-bound seniors, but quietly has the potential to become a steal in the Red Raiders class. Singleton was an explosive two-way lineman and multisport standout during his high school career that in addition to being a big-bodied run-stuffer inside, also possesses notable athleticism as a disruptive force in the trenches that was highlighted by 27 tackles for loss as a senior.   43. [player_tooltip player_id='914206' first='Gresham' last='Perry'] — 6-4, 295 OL — Teurlings Catholic   How often does an offensive linemen earn All-District MVP honors? That distinction alone should speak heavily to both the ability and leadership of the Tulane signee. Strong throughout his high school career and more impressive by the year, Perry was a star in the trenches for a Teurlings Catholic team that was 10-2 this fall behind its standout line play overall. He has primarily played left tackle for the Rebels, but could end up sliding inside for the Green Wave. The younger brother of recent LSU lineman Thomas Perry showed good mobility to stay in front of defenders. And once he got his hands on opposing players, they appeared to be effectively out of the play and more likely than not to be put on their back on the turf.   42. [player_tooltip player_id='1220957' first='Juelz' last='Baptiste'] — 6-5, 295 OL — St. Augustine   The Tulane signee was a leader and anchor for the talented Purple Knights team's offensive line as one of the state's longest and most athletic blockers. Baptiste excelled at left tackle with his Division-I frame and nimble feet at his size, a combination that piqued interest from Power-Four programs during his colleges and make him one of the top prospects in his hometown Green Wave's 2025 class.   41. [player_tooltip player_id='710076' first='Joshua' last='Brantley'] — 6-4, 200 ATH — Ruston   Where the Bearcats' star quarterback ends up on the college football field remains to be seen, but Tulane coach Jon Sumrall is clearly — and understandably — excited that it will be in a Green Wave jersey. Brantley is a tall, long athlete who consistently showcased his speed and physicality the past two years as the triggerman of Ruston's run-first offense, which made two state-title games under his guidance and won the program's first championship since 1990.

Prep Redzone Louisiana will release its latest 2025 rankings this week, followed by 2026 and 2027 updates and first 2028 rankings in the weeks to follow.